The Change of Command at Equipment Provisioning & Accounting Unit SLAF Base Katunayake, took place yesterday (27 March 2025). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Unit Parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis USP handed over the Command to Group Captain ARG Rodrigo USP.The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain...

An Iftar programme was held yesterday (27 March 2025) at the Airmen’s Mess of the SLAF Academy, China Bay. The event was graced by the presence of the Director General Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Gihan Senavirathna, the Commandant, Air Commodore Amal Perera, Commanding Officers from all formations, a cross-section of officers and Muslim service personnel of the Acad...

The Sri Lanka Air Force is set to embark on an ambitious project to develop a unified software solution, the ‘National Education Management Information System’ for the Ministry of Education. This initiative, aligning with the goals of the 'Clean Sri Lanka' campaign to enhance national efficiency through technological advancement, aims to integrate, streamline and enhance the operatio...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe in his capacity as the President of the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC), graced a special felicitation ceremony held this morning (26 March 2025), at Air Force Headquarters. The ceremony honoured sportsmen and women of the SLAF who exceled in various disciplines including Boxing, Weightlifting, Judo, Lifesaving, Karate, Wrestl...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Weerawila was held today (26 March 2025). The Traditional Handing Over / Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square where the Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader HKSA Silva BSc(Avn Stu) handed over the Command to Group Captain WMNN Wanasinghe USP MMS(Mil Com-PRC), Pg Dip( Def Mgt), psc.The new Commanding Officer, Group Captai...

The Change of Command at No 01 Supply & Maintenance Depot (S&MD) SLAF Base Katunayake was held on 24 March 2025. The traditional Handing-over and Taking over Parade was conducted at the Depot Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore NP Meregalage handed over the command to Group Captain RML Randeniya.The outgoing Commanding Officer is set to assume the ...

The Chief of the Office of Defence Cooperation at the US Embassy, Commander Sean Jin, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (25 March 2025). Simultaneously, the newly appointed Chief of the Office of Defence Cooperation, Lieutenant Commander Ros Lary, made his inaugural call on the Commander.During the meeti...

The Change of Command at No. 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot (S&MD) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was taken place today (25 March 2025). The traditional handing over taking over parade was conducted at the Depot Parade Square, where the Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WP Gunawardhana handed over the command to Group Captain LS Jayaweera USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), B Com (...

The 20th consecutive Flight Safety Workshop for Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and the first batch for the year 2025 was successfully concluded at the Air Force Museum Auditorium, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The workshop was conducted from 17 March 2025 to 21 March 2025 with 39 NCOs representing all Directorates participated for this workshop. This 5-day workshop covered the main flight safet...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2024 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake yesterday (21 March 2025) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence th...

SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura celebrated its 65th Anniversary on 21 March 2025 the celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore MPA Galappaththi.Following the parade, the anniversary celebrations featured recreational activities, in which  all members of the station actively p...

Major General HHKSS Hewage, the Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (21 March 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Commandant and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging mementos to mark the visit....

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...