Air Vice Marshal Shehan Wijayanayake USP, MBA in HRM bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (24 June 2026), after completing over 36 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he was serving as the Director of the National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention at the Ministry of Defence.Air Vice Marshal Wijayanayake made an ...

The SLAF ceremonially inducted ten Bell 206 TH-57 Sea Ranger Helicopters into aircraft inventory today (23 June 2026) at SLAF Base Ratmalana during a prestigious ceremony headed by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake.The helicopters were received from the Government of the Unit...

The US Pacific Air Forces Command Chief, Command Chief Master Sergeant Katie McCool, paid an office call on the Command Master Warrant Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Master Warrant Officer M Damith, today (23 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, during which matters of mutual interest were discussed.The official visit concluded with the ...

Commander of the US Pacific Air Forces, General Kevin B. Schneider, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (23 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.Upon arrival, General Schneider was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and was accorded a Guard of Honour presented by t...

The delegation from the National Defence University of Pakistan paid a visit to the SLAF Headquarters today (22 June 2026). The delegation consists of 12 Officers, headed by Air Commodore Muhammad Sheheryar, a senior representative of National Defence University of Pakistan.The senior members of the delegation made a courtesy call to the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal ...

The State Services Netball Team successfully defended its Inter-Association Netball Championship title for the second consecutive year by defeating the Mercantile Services Team in the final of the Inter-Association Netball Tournament 2026, held yesterday (21 June 2026) at the Torrington Outdoor Grounds, Colombo.The tournament, which was initially postponed due to adverse weather conditio...

The Air Field Construction Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 17th anniversary yesterday (20 June 2026) which was commenced with a customary working parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the Air Field Construction Wing, Group Captain Kapila De Silva. Moreover, the sports activities were also organized with the participation of all members of the Wing.In parallel to the cel...

Corporal Rumesh Tharanga of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the world's No. 2-ranked men's javelin thrower, returned to Sri Lanka yesterday (20 June 2026) following a remarkable international campaign that included outstanding performances on the Diamond League circuit. During the tour, he secured three gold medals and one silver medal, highlighted by a sensational 92.62m meeting record in Rome...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attended the Inaugural Conference of the 14th Defence Services Games, held today (19 June 2026) at Navy Headquarters.The conference focused on the planning and conduct of the Defence Services Games for the years 2026 and 2027. Discussions centred on enhancing the standard of military sports, strengthening inter-service sporting r...

The SLAF Command Welfare Fund (CWF) organized an Awareness Session on the Corporate Online Banking Facility today (19 June 2026) in coordination with People's Bank Headquarters, with the objective of introducing a secure, efficient and technology-driven banking solution for the management of the Fund's financial operations.During the session, representatives from People's Bank Headquarte...

A helicopter rescue exercise was successfully conducted today (18 June 2026) at Peanut Farm Beach in Panama area with the objective of strengthening security and safety arrangements for both domestic and international tourists.The exercise was carried out under the supervision of the the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias, Director General Ground Operations, ...

The Inter Unit Taekwondo Championship 2026 was conducted from 16 to 17 June 2026, with the Awarding Ceremony held at the Indoor Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Gihan Senevirathne, graced the occasion.At the conclusion of the championship, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged as the Men's Champions, while SLAF Trade Training School Ekala ...

The SLAF secured three Gold Awards, one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP).The convention was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, yesterday (17 June 2026), bringing together over 400 teams representing a wide range of in...

The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Fu Xiao, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (17 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.Following a cordial discussion, the Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The Awarding Ceremony for Certificates of Commendation and Qualification Insignia was held today (16 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion.Certificates of Commendation were presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Air Force. In addition, a Loadmaster Brevet was conf...

The SLAF, in collaboration with Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, successfully hosted the 5th edition of the Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup, which concluded today (14 June 2026). The inter-club golf tournament was held for the first time at Eagles’ Citadel Golf Course, Sigiriya, amidst the scenic surroundings of the region, renowned for its iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and rich cultural her...

The Civil Engineering Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 23rd Anniversary yesterday (13 June 2026). Since its establishment, the Wing has played a significant role in supporting the infrastructure development requirements of the Sri Lanka Air Force through the execution of construction, renovation and development projects undertaken in accordance with directives from Air Force H...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attended an inspection visit and discussion at the renovated Colombo Central Bus Terminal today (12 June 2026) alongside the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The Colombo Central Bus Terminal,...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (11 June 2026) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in line with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2026.This meritorious event was organized under the supervision of Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayewardene and co...

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held today (11 June 2026) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.This is one of the premier events in SLAF’s calendar that has been planned annually and this year’s event was organized under the s...

The SLAF successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft today (11 June 2026) at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernization of the nation's fighter fleet.    Following an extended period of ground validation and system integration activities, the upgraded aircraft successfully re-entered the fli...