The Sri Lanka Air Force netball players showcased outstanding performances at the 2026 State Service Netball Championship, which commenced on 16 September 2026 at the Valarmathi Sports Ground, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, securing their dominance throughout the tournament.Organised by the State Service Netball Sports Association, the tournament featured 52 teams representing 18 Government Ins...

The Radar Maintenance Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly commemorated its 17th Anniversary on 20 September 2026. Established on 20 September 2009, the Wing has evolved into a vital maintenance organization responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and sustainability of radar systems supporting Sri Lanka’s National Air Defence Network.To mark this significant milestone, a cus...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala today (19 September 2026).Upon arrival, the Commander was warmly received by the Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader Asanka Bopitiya, and accorded a ceremonial Street Lining. During the inspection, a Certificate of Commendation was aw...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School (SLAF CTS) Diyatalawa on 18 September 2026.The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF CTS Diyatalawa Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa. During the parade, Certificates of Commenda...

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) officially opened 63 transitional shelters constructed for families affected by Cyclone Dithwa at Rangala Waththa, Kandy, on 17 September 2026. The project, funded by the Government of Japan, was inaugurated in the presence of Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka H.E Akio Isomata, and Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Ed...

A motivational drive aimed at enhancing the mental preparedness and competitive performance of Sri Lanka Air Force sportsmen and sportswomen representing Billiards & Snooker, Carrom, Elle, Handball, Rowing and Kayaking was conducted yesterday (17 September 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.The programme was conducted under the guidance of the President, Air Force Sports Council and Com...

The change of command at the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School, SLAF Academy, China Bay, took place today (17 September 2026). The Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader KL Dhanawalawithana MSc (Mil Tec), BSc (Avn Stu), handed over the duties to Wing Commander LRTPB Senevirathna Msc (Def & Strat stu), MLRHRM, psc.The newly appointed Commanding Officer, Wing Commander...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Fire and Rescue Service conducted a High-Rise Building Rescue (HRBR) and Fire Evacuation Drill at Havelock City, Colombo, on 16 September 2026. This marked the first-ever fire evacuation and high-rise rescue drill conducted at the building, which has a total height of approximately 98.01 meters. The exercise was designed to enhance the operational readiness...

The “9th Inter Unit Golf Championship 2026” of the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded successfully at the Eagles’ Heritage Golf Course, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, following three days of keenly contested golfing from 09 to 11 September 2026.The Awards Ceremony was held on 11 September 2026 and was graced by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena, as the Chief Gu...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Ratmalana on 11 September 2026.The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana Air Vice Marshal Dinesh Jayaweera. During the parade, Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service and civilian p...

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A delegation from the Australian Defence College (ADC) visited the Air Force Museum at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana on 09 September 2026, as part of their field application and research visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Base Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana, Air Vice Marshal Dinesh Jayaweera.During the visit, the delegation was briefed on th...

The INDRA Mk II Ground-Based Air Surveillance Radar Systems play a vital strategic role in strengthening the surveillance capability of the National Air Defence System. They provide essential air situation awareness and support the timely detection and monitoring of aerial threats. Maintaining these systems at a high level of operational readiness is therefore essential to the continuous...

A team of Veterinary Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Agro Unit, comprising he Commanding Officer of Agro Unit Group Captain Sampath Jayathilake and Wing Commander Henry Jinarathne, provided veterinary assistance to the Department of Wildlife Conservation in the safe tranquilization and relocation of an elephant from the Thalawa area.The intervention was carried out following...

The “Elephant Rock” Crew Rooms, established under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe  and under the supervision of the Director General Air Operations (DGAO) and Director General Civil Engineering (DGCE), to cater to the air operational requirements of the Eastern Sector, were officially declared open by Group Captain PS Alexander, Comma...

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe on 09 September 2026 at Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters.Upon arrival, the Vice Chief of the Air Staff was received by the Commanding Officer, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri, and was accorded a...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Squash Team secured the Second Runners-Up position at the Second Edition of the Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026, held from 31 August to 4 September 2026 at the Squash Complex, No. 3 BRD Station, Indian Air Force Camp, Chandigarh, India. The tournament brought together six teams representing the Sri Lanka Air Force, Royal Air Force, I...

The Sri Lanka Air Force marked a significant milestone in its manpower development efforts with the Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the first batch of Operations Ground (Ops Grd) personnel re-mustered to the Operator Motor Transport (OMT) Trade. The ceremony was held on 07 September 2026 at SLAF Base Katunayake. This initiative is particularly significant as it revives the re-mustering...

A delegation from the Australian Defence College visited Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters today 09 September 2026. The delegation comprised of 12 officers and was headed by Colonel Adam Geoffrey McGuinness, a senior representative of the Australian Defence College.The senior members of the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Ban...

A total of Twenty-Four (24) Sri Lanka Air Force personnel, comprising Eighteen (18) athletes and Six (06) officials, have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 20th Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 04 October 2026.The selected SLAF athletes will represent the nation across several sporting disciplines at this prestigious continenta...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport today (05 September 2026).Upon his arrival, the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana, warmly welcomed the Commander and accorded him a ceremonial street line.During the ins...