The ‘Clean Sri Lanka Initiative' is organizing a three-day ecosystem enrichment programme for elephants in the Puttalam District from 10 to 12 October 2025. This significant environmental effort aims to restore and protect the natural habitats of wild elephants in the Tabbowa Reservoir area, thereby helping to mitigate human-elephant conflict.The programme focuses on the removal of inv...

The Change of Command at Air Defence Command and Control Centre at SLAF Station Mirigama was held today (12 October 2025). The traditional Handing over/Taking over parade was conducted at the Station premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain ECA Jayasundara USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt) MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), psc handed over the Command to Group Cap...

The No. 02 Aerial Sniper Course, comprising two officers and six airmen, successfully concluded at the SLAF Regimental Training Centre, Ampara, yesterday (10 October 2025). The course commenced on 22 September 2025 and was designed for experienced and proficient marksmen of the Sri Lanka Air Force, aiming to enhance their specialized skills in aerial sniping operations.Throughout the cou...

A delegation from the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) of Pakistan visited the Air Force Headquarters today (09 October 2025).The delegation was headed by Brigadier General Azmat Shabbir, Managing Director of the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation, Pakistan.The head of the delegation, along with several members, called on the Commander of the Air Forc...

A two-day Training and Development Workshop for Sri Lanka Air Force preschool teachers was successfully held on 04 and 05 October 2025 at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. The programme aimed to enhance educators’ professional skills using modern, play-based, and STREAM-aligned teaching methodologies, in line with the latest government reforms in early childhood education.The firs...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Weerawila today (06 October 2025). Commander of the Air Force was warmly received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nirup Wanasinghe.The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, which was commanded by the Commanding Officer. During the parade a Certi...

An Outbound Training Programme was successfully conducted by SLAF Station Koggala yesterday (05 October 2025) for the Joint Consultation Unit (JCU) of MAS Intimates – Unichela Koggala, with the participation of 35 members. The programme was held under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Priyadarshana Hettiarachchi, at the Station premises.The day commenced...

SLAF Station Koggala ceremonially launched its Yoga Session Series yesterday (03 October 2025), with the objective of enhancing the physical and spiritual wellbeing of service personnel.The inaugural session was conducted by Mr. Chaminda Ruhunage, International Yoga Instructor and Director of the Yaha Yoga Academy, who guided participants through a series of structured practices designed...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Mirigama today (03 October 2025). The Commander was warmly welcomed on arrival by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Mirigama, Group Captain Thushara Bandara.During the inspection, the Commander visited several key areas, including the Station Headquarters, the...

The Change of Command at No.9 Attack Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held on 01 October 2025.The traditional Handing over/Taking over parade was conducted at the squadron premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain LYW Senevirathna RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the command to Group Captain KDWK kodikara RSP ...

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited Air Force Headquarters today (01 October 2025).The Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and accorded a ceremonial welcome. He later held discussions with the Commander and met with the Air Force Board of Management on matters related to operational and a...

The Change of Command at No. 61 Helicopter Flight - SLAF Base Ratmalana, took place with traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade yesterday (29 September 2025) at Flight Premises. The new Flight Commander, Wing Commander MGH De Silva RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc took over duties from Flight Commander, Group Captain KDWK Kodikara RSP and Three Bars, USP, ...

The Change of Command at the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (30 September 2025).The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MAS Heshal USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the command to Gro...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted yesterday (29 September 2025). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander KEND Gunaratne USP, MPP (Sing), MSc (Def & Stat Stu), BSc (Aero Eng - USA), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMIE (SL), psc handed ...

The ‘Hero Cup Wrestling Championship 2025’ was conducted at the NM Perera Prajamandala Hall, Wanathamulla, from 26 to 28 September 2025.The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team emerged Overall Champions – 2025, securing seven Gold and four Silver medals.In addition, Leading Aircraftwoman Rathnayake RMKM was awarded the ‘Best Technical Women Wrestler' Trophy for the year 2025...

Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias was appointed as the Director General Air Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 September 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Direct...

Air Vice Marshal Thushara Weeraratne was appointed as the Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 September 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Thushara Weeraratne at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed ...

The 81st Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) was held yesterday (28 September 2025) at the Grand Maitland Reception Hall, Colombo. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe along with a distinguished gat...

The Military Attaché of Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Captain (Navy) Hussain O Alkowaileet, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (26 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.Following a cordial discussion, the Commander and the Defence Attaché exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commended Warrant Officer N.Sathyarajan of the Air Communicator Trade on 26 September 2025 at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura, for his extraordinary act of bravery.Warrant Officer Sathyarajan was the first to voluntarily descend into a deep ravine at great personal risk to rescue numerous casualties trapped within the...

The No. 7 Helicopter Squadron located at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, which asserts a glamorous history from 1994 to date, rendering 30 years of dedicated service to the nation, celebrated 31st anniversary yesterday  (23 September 2025). The Squadron was initially established as the No. 401 Squadron on 23 September 1994, with Bell 212 and Bell 206 helicopters. Later on, it was re-designa...