The Helicopter Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programme among the SLAF, the Montana National Guard and the United States Cost Guard was successfully concluded at SLAF Base Ratmalana and Katunayake.The programme was conducted by the SLAF from 4 to 8 August 2025, with the participation of aviation professionals from both forces. The opening ceremony was held with the distinguished p...

The SLAF conducted a conference yesterday (07 August 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, led by the Command Master Warrant Officer, Master Warrant Officer M Damith. The event brought together Master Warrant Officers, Warrant Officers from Academy, Bases and Stations, as well as senior Airwomen from various Air Force establishments. The conference was aimed at enhancing the knowledge and per...

The 53rd Inter Unit Swimming Championship 2025, organized by the SLAF Aquatic Sports Team, was successfully held from 05 to 07 August 2025 at the Aquatic Sports Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, with the participation of students from guest schools, including St. John’s College - Nugegoda, Prince of Wales - Moratuwa, Anula Vidyalaya - Nugegoda, Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya – Kiribathg...

An awareness lecture on ‘Domestic Violence and Child Safety’ was organized by the Welfare Committee of SLAF Station Mirigama on 05 August 2025. The event was held under the directives of the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardene and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Mirigama, Group Captain MHMTCK Bandara.The lecture was conducted...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Division conducted a one-day workshop titled ‘Sport Physiology, Training Principles and Sports Ethics’ yesterday (06 August 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The event was attended by over 140 participants, including Physical Training Instructors, sports pool players, masseurs and trainers. The objective of the workshop was to enhance participants’ the...

The closing ceremony of the No. 02 Basic Fighter Controllers’ Course was held yesterday (06 August 2025) at the Air Defence Command and Control Centre (ADC&CC), SLAF Station Mirigama, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the capabilities of the National Air Defence System (NADS) in Sri Lanka.The event was graced by the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Desha...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the Tri Forces Trainees of No. 36 Disaster Management and First Response Basic Training Course was held at SLAF Disaster Management Training School (DMTS) Digana, today (06 August 2025). The Director Ground Operations Personnel & Planning Air Commodore Manoj Galappaththi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Commanding Officer Disaster Manag...

The Annual SLAF Hindu Religious Ceremony was held at the Captains Garden Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10, today (06 August 2025) with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe.During the ceremony, blessings were invoked on those of the Air Force who made the...

The Karate Finals of the 13th Defence Services Games 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Army, were held on 04 and 05 August 2025 at the SL Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda. The tournament concluded with impressive and spirited performances, highlighting the increasing competitiveness and high standards of Karate within the Tri-Services.The SLAF Women’s Karate Team emerged as Champions, se...

The Research and Development Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake commemorated its 10th anniversary yesterday (05 August 2025), marking a significant milestone in its decade-long journey of innovation and progress. Established in 2015, the Wing has consistently spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing the indigenous research and development capabilities of the SLAF.Over the past ten years, the...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Koggala during the evening hours today (05 August 2025). Upon his arrival, the Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain Priyadarshana Hettiarachchi.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the S...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Katukurunda today (05 August 2025). The Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain MP Abeywickrama received the Commander on his arrival.During the inspection, the Commander toured all areas of the station, which include direct operational support, administrative suppo...

A comprehensive fire and rescue drill was successfully conducted today (05 August 2025) at the Central Bank Headquarters in Colombo, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Air Force Fire and Rescue Unit. The exercise was aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, testing response procedures and strengthening coordination during high-rise fire incidents.The drill was conducted under the ...

SLAF Station Iranamadu celebrated its 14th anniversary today (03 August 2025) with a series of events held under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Jayaratne Amarasinghe.Customary working parade was held during which the Commanding Officer addressed the officers, airmen and civilian staff. The Commanding Officer congratulated the 28 personnel who got promoted on 01 Au...

The Flying Instructors’ Workshop for the year 2025 commenced under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and was conducted with the guidance of the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva and the Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal Dammika Dias.The workshop was organized and held at No. 1 Flying Training Wing, ...

The Dental Hospital at SLAF Station Colombo commemorates its 11th anniversary today (01 August 2025).The Formation Day celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore JPW Jayawickrama.As part of the anniversary celebrations, a ‘Shramadana’ campaign was conducted at the Dental Hospital premises. Additionally, an out...

The Inter Unit Badminton Championship 2025 was held at the Health Management Centre (HMC), Thummulla, from 28 July to 30 July 2025. The final matches and the Awards Ceremony took place at the same venue yesterday (30 July 2025).The event was graced by the Director General Construction Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Vajira Seenadheera, who attended as the Chief Guest.SLAF Base Ratmalana em...

The Annual Islamic Religious Ceremony of the SLAF was held this morning, (30 July 2025) at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attended the event as the Chief Guest, accompanied by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe.The ceremony was organized by the Directorate of Welfare and carefully coord...

In celebration of the 52nd Anniversary of SLAF Station Morawewa, an All-Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held yesterday (29 July 2025). This solemn spiritual observance was conducted in remembrance of SLAF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Prayers and blessings were also invoked for the repose of their souls, as well as for the well-being of all cur...

The Carrom Finals of the 13th Defence Services Games 2024/2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Army, were successfully held on 28 July 2025 at the Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka in Colombo. The tournament concluded with exhilarating performances, underscoring the growing competitiveness and high standards of Carrom within the Tri-Services.The competition was conducted in two segments, featur...

The Annual Air Force Christian Commemorative Service, where the Air Force remembers and appreciates those who laid down their lives in the name of service and the nation, was held at St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya, today (29 July 2025) 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...