A K-8 advanced jet trainer aircraft attached to No. 05 Fighter Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake crashed this morning (21 March 2025) in the Wariyapola area, Kurunegala, during a training exercise. Both pilots on board successfully ejected and no fatalities have been reported.The aircraft was carrying a qualified flight instructor and another pilot, both of whom have been admitted to the ...

The Change of Command at SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (20 March 2025). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Base Commander Air Vice Marshal NHDN Dias WWV and Bar, RSP and Bar, USP, MDS, Pg, Dip (IR), ndc, psc, qhi handed over the command to Air Commodore AV JAYASEKERA WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP and two bars, USP, MSc (Sec & S...

The Change of Command of SLAF Base Ratmalana was held yesterday (18 March 2025). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Base Commander Air Commodore AV Jayasekera WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP and two bar, USP, fawc (Pak), psc, qfi. handed over the command to Air Commodore JMDRAP Jayamaha USP, ndc, psc, qfi. Air Commodore AV Jayasekera will ...

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (18 March 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.The Deputy Defence Attaché, Captain Liang An, also attended the occasion. The visiting Defence Advisors and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest...

The SLAF and SriLankan Airlines Limited have entered into a partnership today (18 March 2025) by signing an agreement aimed at enhancing aviation training services. The agreement was signed at Air Force Headquarters, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two organizations.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe,  signed the MOU o...

The change of command of Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing (MTR&OW), SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (17 March 2025). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade was conducted at the MTR&OW premises, where the formerly Actg Commanding Officer, Wing Commander MADN Indunil handed over the command to incoming Commanding Officer Group Captain SN Kiriwella BSc (D...

The No. 6 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura celebrated  its 32nd anniversary on 15 March 2025 under the leadership of Group Captain AR Pathirage. Established on 15 March 1993 at SLAF Base Katunayake with the induction of Mil Mi-17 helicopters, the squadron was subsequently relocated to SLAF Base Vavuniya on 29 April 1993 and later shifted to SLAF Base Anuradhapura to cat...

The SLAF demonstrated the athletic capabilities at the 49th National Sports Festival Cross-Country Race, held on 16 March 2025 at the Nuwara Eliya. Leading Aircraftman Sivarajan M secured the gold medal in the men's 10 km cross-country race, completing the course in an impressive time of 34 minutes and 21 seconds. Meanwhile, Leading Aircraftwoman Ariyadasa ANL delivered a commendabl...

The 13th Defence Services Parachute Championship 2024/2025 was successfully held on 13 and 14 March 2025 at the Drop Zone Sri Lanka Air Force Regimental Training Centre Ampara. The championship which tested the precision, teamwork and aerial expertise of the Tri-Services, concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the same venue.The competition featured four challenging events which incl...

The SLAF Men’s Team emerged as Champions, while the SLAF Women’s Team secured the runners-up position at the Defence Services Beach Volleyball Championship 2025. The tournament was held from 12 to 14 March 2025, at the SLAF Beach Volleyball Courts in Katunayake.In the finals, the SLAF Men’s Team triumphed over the Sri Lanka Army with a decisive 2-0 victory, marking their seventh De...

The finals and awards ceremony of the Inter-Unit Baseball Championship – 2025 took place yesterday (14 March 2025) at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, under the guidance of the Chairman of Air Force Baseball Air Commodore Chandimal Hettiarachchi.  The Director General of Ground Operations, Air Commodore Ruwan Chandima, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.In the Women’s ...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, today (14 March 2025). During the meeting, His Eminence extended the best wishes of the Catholic community of Sri Lanka and invoked divine blessings upon the Commander and all members of the Sri Lanka Air Force....

The delegation from the Institute of Security Governance from USA paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (14 March  2025). The delegation was headed by the Country Project Coordinator, Mr. Matt Ashley. The team members paid the courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, where they engaged in a constructive discussion on matter...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commenced the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Palaly today (12 March 2025).The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Ananda Kumarasiri, welcomed the Commander upon his arrival and a Guard of Honour was conferred. Certificate of Commendation were awarded for following airman for meritorious c...

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School at SLAF Station Palavi commemorated its 13th Anniversary today (12 March 2025), under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Sudesh Pushpakumara.The Commanding Officer reflected on the illustrious history of the EODTS and acknowledged the significant contributions of past and present members over the 13 years of journey. H...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a “Kapruk Pooja” invoking blessings for the SLAF in parallel with the celebration of its 74th Anniversary. This religious event was held today evening (11 March 2025) at the sacred Ruwanweliseya under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Ed...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the traditional Flags Blessing Ceremony today (11 March 2025) at the sacred ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ Anuradapura as part of the 74th Anniversary celebrations. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, along with the participation of all Base Commanders, Academy Commandant, Station...

The No. 01 Information Technology Wing (No. 01 ITW) at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 12th anniversary today (11 March 2025). The celebration began with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain API Sampath Kumara.As part of the event, the Commanding Officer delivered the address to all officers, other ranks and civilian staff, reflec...

The No.01 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS), stationed at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 19th Anniversary today (10 March 2025) with a series of religious activities. A 'Shramadhana' campaign was conducted at the “Sri Jayadarshanarama” Temple at Bolawalana, Negombo and a Pirith chanting for spiritual blessings of the squadron and personnel was conducted under the guidance of Co...

The No.02 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 19th anniversary today,(10 March 2025). The squadron was originally established on 10 March 2006 with the Indra MK -11 radar system. The Formation Day proceedings commenced with a parade, which was observed by the Commanding Officer Squadron Leader JAK Jayawickrama.A service day initiative was conducted on 26 Febru...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted the ‘මාතෘ වරුණ’ programme in line with International Women’s Day 2025 today (10 March 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura. The event was organized under the guidance and initiative of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, to honour and support women embracing the journey of mothe...