Under the guidance and directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place at the newly opened Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex yesterday (01 January 2026). The ceremony aimed to invoke blessings upon all personnel of the Air Force, their families, fallen air warriors and the entire nation.Prior to ...

On the first working day of 2026, the SLAF Headquarters ceremonially marked the commencement of the New Year with its First Working Day programme. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and was attended by members of the Air Force Board of Management, all officers, other ranks and civilian staff.The programme commenced wit...

The SLAF Aviation Unit deployed at Bria under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was temporarily detached to Obo today (31 December 2025) to undertake critical operational commitments. This deployment was necessitated by urgent troops resupply and troop insertion tasks in the high-threat and volatile operational ...

The SLAF Inter Unit Archery Championship 2025 was successfully held on 29 and 30 December 2025 at SLAF Base Katunayake.Regiment SLAF Base Katunayake emerged as the Overall Champions in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships, demonstrating outstanding performance throughout the competition. SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Men’s Runners-up position, while SLAF Station Bandaranaike...

The SLAF conducted a two-day medical outreach programme on 30 and 31 December 2025 at Unit 03 – Public Hall, Manich Farm, Settikulum (Mannar Road) and Unit 04 – GS Office, Varikutiyur. The programme was held under the guidance of the Director General of Health Services to provide basic healthcare services to residents in the Mannar area.The programme was coordinated by the Base Comma...

SLAF Station Iranamadu provided educational assistance to children residing at the ‘Trust Girls’ Hostel’ in Ramanadhapuram village, Kilinochchi, yesterday (30 December 2025), in line with the Christmas celebrations.The donation programme was conducted at the premises of St. Roche’s Church, Ramanadhapuram, with the participation of officers and other ranks of SLAF Station Iranamad...

Twelve (12) newly enlisted Student Officers of the 80th Intake of Direct Entry Officers were administered their oaths today (30 December 2025) at Air Force Headquarters in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. This was done prior to departing for their basic training at the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa. The Commander congratulated ...

The SLAF Station Weerawila Fire Service Unit conducted a Fire Safety Awareness Lecture and Firefighting Demonstration yesterday (29 December 2025) for students of the Technical College, Weerawila, further strengthening inter-agency collaboration and promoting institutional fire safety awareness.The programme included a comprehensive lecture on fire prevention techniques, emergency respon...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 37 Disaster Management and First Response Basic Course was held today (29 December 2025) at the SLAF Disaster Management Training School (DMTS) Digana. The Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Commanding Officer of the Disaster Management Training School, Group Captain DGPL...

The Change of Command of the Air Defence Gunnery Training School at SLAF Station Iranamadu took place today (29 December 2025). The traditional Handing Over and Taking Over Parade was held at the school premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader BMPI Balasooriya MSc (Mil Tech), BA (Def Stu), formally handed over command to Squadron Leader IC Ipalawaththage.Sq...

Under the direction of Commander, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Lasith Sumanaweera, Air Force Fire and Rescue Service successfully concluded the first ever Specialized Emergency Response Team (SERT) Training Course, with the Certificate Awarding ceremony at Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS). This landmark programme mar...

The fall out parade of No. 174 Regular Airmen, No. 44 Regular Airwomen, No. 42 Direct Entry Airmen and Airwomen, No. 18 Volunteer Airwomen Recruit Courses was held at the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa today (24 December 2025). The parade was commanded by the Acting Officer Commanding Training, Wing Commander Prebath Senevirathne.The Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Mar...

The Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial today (24 December 2025) donated a consignment of medical items to the SLAF during a visit to SLAF Headquarters.The donation is intended to support the SLAF’s ongoing humanitarian assistance and medical outreach programmes, which provide vital aid to communities affected by recent natural disasters and other emergencies. The medical supplies will b...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, together with the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera visited today (23 December 2025) the Colombo Central Bus Stand, Pettah, to inspect the ongoing renovation works. This project is being implemented under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, which aims to enhance urban infrastructure and promote environmental cle...

The Pass Out Parade of the No. 11 Contingent of the Aviation Unit assigned to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) took place today (23 December 2025) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, took the salute as the parade was led by Group Captain Asiri Pathirage, the C...

The Change of Command at SLAF Base Vavuniya was held yesterday (23 December 2025) where Group Captain DGNB Senavirathne RWP, RSP and Bar, USP, MLRHRM, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (Con & Pea Stu), psc, qfi handed over the command to Air Commodore KAPS Kuruwita MSc (Strat Stu), MA (IR), MIM (SL), fawc, ndc.Air Commodore KAPS Kuruwita previously held the appointment as Director Air Intelli...

The membership badges of newly enlisted Air Scouts were ceremonially awarded today (23 December 2025) at the Air Scout Headquarters, Sri Lanka Air Force Guwanpura, marking an important milestone in their scouting journey.The event was graced by the Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima, as the Chief Guest. Also present were the Chairman SLAF Air Scout Group,...

The certificate awarding ceremony to mark the successful completion of the Narcotic Search and Clearance Course by Military Working Dogs and their handlers was held at No. 48 K-9 Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake, today (23 December 2025).This programme was conducted for the second time since 2020, following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant step in enhancing the oper...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (CAR), successfully carried out a critical Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 15 December 2025, under extremely hostile and volatile conditions.The mission was launched in response to an urgent request for the evacuation of two United Nations personnel who had sustained combat-re...

The Unidil Group of Companies donated a consignment of medical supplies and essential relief items to the SLAF today (19 December 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, in support of ongoing humanitarian relief activities.The donation is intended to support the SLAF’s medical and humanitarian assistance programmes being carried out for communities affected by recent floods and landslides in ...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Fire Safety Awareness Training Programme conducted for Sri Lanka Air Force retired personnel was held today (19 December 2025) at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS), SLAF Base Katunayake. The Director Air Traffic Services, Air Commodore Nandika Salgado, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony concluded ...