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 “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...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Palavi on 05 September 2026. Upon his arrival, the Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain Ananda Kumarasiri, formally welcomed the Commander and accorded him a ceremonial street line.During the Commander’s speech, the Commander awarded Certificates o...

The No.01 Supply and Maintenance Depot SLAF Base Katunayake marked its 75th Anniversary yesterday (04 September 2026), commemorating Seventy-Five years of dedicated service and contributions towards the Sri Lanka Air Force.The anniversary celebrations commenced with the customary working parade which was followed by an address by the Commanding Officer; Group Captain RML Randeniya. He ex...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Performing Arts Wing joined the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific for a vibrant public concert held yesterday (04 September 2026) at the Arcade Independence Square, Colombo, as part of Exercise Atlas Angel II – 2026. The programme featured Sri Lankan and American favourites, dance performances, joint performances and music developed through the shared ...

A full day Training of Trainers (ToT) session on institutionalising the national initiative “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka” was conducted at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayawardenepura, on 04th  September 2026.The programme was conducted with the objective of enhancing the knowledge and capacity of selected SLAF personnel to effectively promote and i...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Browns EV (Pvt) Ltd, a leading electric vehicle company in Sri Lanka, and LOLC Finance PLC, a leading financial institution, on 04 September 2026 at Air Force Headquarters.The MoU aims to facilitate the provision of a range of electric vehicles to serving and retired SLAF personnel at concessionary rates, furt...