The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2025 was convened at the War Heroes Memorial at Battaramulla today (19 May 2026) for the 17th consecutive time, under the patronage of the Honorable President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.During the ceremony, the President paid homage to the supreme sacrifi...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a cultural reception for Mrs. Sarita Singh, the President of the Air Force Families Welfare Association and the loving spouse of the Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Headquarters Officers’ Mess, Thummulla today (19 May 2026).The event was attended by the spouse of the Defence Adviser of India in Sri Lanka, spouse of th...

The official commencement of the Regional Training Cycle on Assistance and Protection for Member States in Asia took place yesterday (18 May 2026) in Colombo and scheduled to be conducted till 22 May 2026. This landmark international training program is hosted by the SLAF No 49 CBRNE Wing in collaboration with, National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention ...

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (19 May 2026) at Air Force Headquarters. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and was afforded a Guard of Honour w...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh paid a floral tribute to the warriors of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who made the supreme sacrifice during their tenure in Sri Lanka. The ceremony was held at the IPKF memorial, Battaramulla today (19 May 2026). This event was attended by other IAF visiting dignitaries, Base Commander S...

Air Commodore Krishantha Hewapathirana was appointed as the Director General Constructions Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (19 May 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Commodore Krishantha Hewapathirana at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to...

The No. 02 Information Technology Wing (No. 02 ITW) at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala celebrated its 7th anniversary yesterday (17 May 2026) with a series of events organized to commemorate the occasion. The celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain KDC Krishantha, in the presence of officers, other ranks and c...

The Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange (ISAFE) – Colombo 2026, co-hosted by the SLAF and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), was successfully conducted from 11 to 14 May 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Colombo in line with the SLAF 75th Anniversary celebrations. The event brought together Air Force personnel, flight safety specialists and subject matter experts ...

The United States Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC), in collaboration with the No 3 Maritime Squadron of the SLAF Academy China Bay, successfully conducted the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Subject Matter Expert Exchange (ISR SMEE) programme from 11 to 15 May 2026.The programme was organised with the participation of SLAF and SL Navy personnel, including flying ...

With the objective of enhancing awareness on personal financial management, savings, investment opportunities and responsible financial decision-making among SLAF service personnel, the Directorate of Welfare, in liaison with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), conducted an Awareness Programme yesterday (15 May 2026) on Financial Literacy and Investment.The programme was conducted by quali...

Construction Machinery Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 13th Anniversary today (15 May 2026). The day’s proceedings began with the customary working parade, which was attended by Officers and Airmen of the Wing and reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander UMSB Ariyarathna.To commemorate the occasion, a tree planting programme was carried out within the Wing premise...

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Israel to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Eli Toledano Eitan, called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, at Air Force Headquarters today (13 May 2026), on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force.The meeting included a brief discussion between the Chief of Staff and the visiting Attaché on matters of...

The fall out parade of No.174D Regular Airmen, No.44D Regular Airwomen, No.136D Volunteer Airmen, No.18D Volunteer Airwomen and No.42D Direct Entry Recruit Courses took place yesterday (12 May 2026), at SLAF Academy China Bay.  The occasion was graced by Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena as the chief guest. Commandant and All Officers of SLAF Academ...

The fall out parade of No. 174-C Regular Airmen, No. 44-C Regular Airwomen, No. 42-C Direct Entry Airmen and Airwomen, No. 18-C Volunteer Airwomen Recruit Courses was held at the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa yesterday (12 May 2026). The parade was commanded by the Officer Commanding Training, Group Captain Wasantha Lakshman.The Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Desha...

The SLAF Novices Boxing Team delivered an impressive performance at the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Men’s and Women’s Novices Boxing Tournament – 2026, held from 04 to 08 May 2026 at the Sri Lanka Boxing Association Gymnasium, Diyagama.Represented by four boxers, the SLAF team secured one Gold Medal and one Silver Medal at the tournament. Aircraftwoman Senarathne KGK cli...

The No. 61 Helicopter Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 13th anniversary today (06 May 2026) with a series of commemorative events. The celebrations commenced with a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity conducted at the Sri Piyarathanaaramaya Temple, Ratmalana, under the guidance of the Flight Commander, Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe.The customary Working Parade was...

The Awarding Ceremony for Certificates of Appreciation was held today (06 May 2026) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion.Certificates of Appreciation were presented to officers and airmen in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Notably, the recipients were those who played a pivotal role in shouldering th...

The SLAF recognized its outstanding athletes who brought international acclaim to the nation by securing medals at the Asian Beach Games 2026 in China. A special felicitation ceremony was held today (06 May 2026) at Air Force Headquarters under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force and President Air Force Sports Council, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.In recognition of their exc...

A proposal of a lucrative loan packages for SLAF personnel from state and private banks was submitted by the Board of Officers headed by Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena. Meanwhile the MoU for the loan packages (Personal, Housing and Vehicle) in which incorporated to the said proposal, submitted by the Commercial Bank, was signed today (05 May 2026) at the A...

The Aeronautical Research and Development Wing (AR&DW) at SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 5th anniversary today (30 April 2026). As the pioneering body of aeronautical research in the SLAF, the AR&DW continues to contribute to the SLAF through a series of aeronautical and avionics-related research and development initiatives. Functioning as a centre that prom...

In parallel with the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Directorate of Health Services, in collaboration with SLAF Station Weerawila, conducted a cataract surgery programme on 28 and 29 April 2026.The initiative was aimed at supporting the parents of SLAF service personnel. The procedures were carried out by a qualified medical team to ensure appropriate standards of ophtha...