The Change of Command of the SLAF Hospital Ratmalana took place yesterday (05 January 2026). The traditional handing over / taking over parade was held at the Hospital premises, during which the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander ANH Mendis MBBS (Sri Lanka), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), formally handed over command to Group Captain HMAP Wijayanayake MBBS (Sri Lanka), Pg Dip (Def Mgt...

The No. 10 Fighter Squadron, known as the “Lion Cubs,” marked its 30th anniversary today (05 January 2026), commemorating three decades of service to the SLAF. The anniversary celebrations began with a Working Parade held at the squadron hangar premises, under the patronage of Group Captain WMTGPS Wijekoon, the Commanding Officer of the squadron.Addressing the officers and airmen, Gr...

The Sri Lanka Carrom Federation hosted the 32nd Federation Cup Carrom Championship – 2025 from 20 December 2025 to 04 January 2026. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) concluded the tournament with notable achievements.Corporal Shaheed MHM, a member of the SLAF Carrom Team, clinched the championship in the Men’s Singles event and secured the No. 1 ranking in Sri Lanka Carrom. The SLAF als...

The Change of Command of the Parachute Training School at SLAF Regimental Training Centre Ampara took place today (04 January 2026). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over Parade was held at the school premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander MAV Gomis handed over command to Squadron Leader UVS Bandara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc.  Wing Commander G...

Fourteen (14) Air Scouts trained at SLAF Base Anuradhapura were awarded the Chief Commissioner (CC) Badge today (03 January 2026). The awardees represented several leading schools in the Anuradhapura District.The ceremony was held at SLAF Base Anuradhapura under the direction of Assistant Headquarters Commissioner, Group Captain Krishantha Perera, with the assistance of Assistant Distric...

SLAF Station Palaly marked its 45th Anniversary on 01 January 2026 with a series of ceremonial, religious and welfare activities.The day’s proceedings commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Suranga Seneviratne. Following the parade, the Commanding Officer and all personnel participated in multi-religious observances. Thereafter, p...

SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala marked its 55th Anniversary today (02 January 2026). The anniversary celebration activities were conducted under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Kolitha Abeysinghe. The celebrations commenced with a symbolic Working Parade, during which the Commanding Officer appreciated the personnel for their valuable service rendered during ...

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place at the 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 the commencement of the cere...

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 extended its support to restore damaged steps in the Mahagiridabaya area, located along the sacred route to Adams Peak, following extensive damage caused by Cyclone Ditwa.A total of 121 SLAF service personnel from SLAF Base Katunayake, SLAF Base Ratmalana, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura and SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa actively participated in the renovation programm...

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...