The SLAF participated in the Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2026 (TRINEX-26), held from 21 to 24 July 2025 at the Port of Trincomalee and in the eastern seas. Conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Navy, the exercise focused on enhancing coordination in joint maritime operations and improving operational readiness in a multi-domain environment.Air Force participation included the depl...

The outgoing Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (24 July 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.Colonel Muhammad Farooq was accompanied by the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Talha B...

In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Air Force and the Director General Air Operations, SLAF Base Vavuniya conducted a scenario Bases Operational Flying and Ground Training Exercise yesterday (22 July 2026) under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain Chandana Ratnayake. The exercise, conducted utilizing a Y-12 aircraft from No. 08 Squadron, while aiming t...

The SLAF Karate Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 10th South Asian Karate Championship, organized by the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) and held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 14 to 21 July 2026.Representing Sri Lanka with distinction, the SLAF contingent made a significant contribution to the national team's success by securing one Gold Medal, four Silver Medals and fiv...

The Annual Islamic Religious Ceremony of the SLAF was held this morning, (21 July 2026) at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe graced the event.The ceremony was organized by the Directorate of Welfare and carefully coordinated by SLAF Base Ratmalana.During the proceedings, the officiating Mowlavi offered prayers and invoked the ble...

The SLAF promptly responded to a fire that broke out at the Singer Showroom, located opposite the Mirigama Bus Stand yesterday (20 July 2026).Upon receiving information regarding the incident, a team of 20 SLAF personnel from SLAF Station Mirigama, comprising members of the Regimental Special Forces (RSF) and the Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART), was immediately deployed to t...

The SLAF conducted a two-day Fire Awareness Training Programme for Security Officers of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC at the Fire School and Fire Training Management School (FS&FTMS), SLAF Base Katunayake, on 18 and 19 July 2026.A total of 24 Security Officers from Commercial Bank participated in the programme, which comprised both theoretical and practical training sessions. The lec...

According to the Directives of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health, the SLAF has significantly intensified an island wide Dengue Prevention Programme, mobilizing personnel across the country in close coordination with respective Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Offices. In recognition of this national commitment, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Ediris...

The Inter-Unit Judo Championship 2026 was held from 13 to 15 July 2026 at SLAF Base Katunayake, with over 100 male and female athletes representing various SLAF establishments competing in the tournament.The final session and Awards Ceremony were held today (15 July 2026), marking the conclusion of an intense and spirited competition conducted across eight weight categories for men and s...

The SLAF Parachute Training School, SLAF RTC Ampara proudly celebrated its 24th Anniversary today (15 July 2026). Initially, the Parachute Training School was established on 15 July 2002 at SLAF Base Katunayake in view of conducting Basic and Advanced parachute training for Officers, Airmen / Airwomen of SLAF, Sister Services and Special Task Force under the guidance of qualified instruc...

Master Warrant Officer MWCS Kumara assumed duties as the new Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the SLAF, succeeding Master Warrant Officer M Damith, under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (15 July 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.The Commander handed over the appointment letter to Master Warrant Officer MWCS Kumara at the Commande...

The Annual Air Force Christian Commemorative Service, where the Air Force remembers and appreciates those who laid down their lives in the name of service and the nation, was held at St. John Dal Bastone Church, Pelawatte today (14 July 2026) under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishan...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection of the SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (10 July 2026). As a part of the inspection, the Commander reviewed the Parade, which was commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore Pradeep Piyarathne.In recognition of their exemplary dedication and outstanding cont...

The Media Division of the SLAF conducted a five-day Potential Compères Training Programme at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) from 06 to 10 July 2026 with the aim of enhancing the event-hosting and presentation skills of SLAF personnel.The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Director of Research, Training and Foreign Relations of the SLBC, Mr. Indika Jayarathn...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport took place today (10 July 2026) at the station premises. The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain SK Weerasekara handed over command to Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana. The new Commanding Officer, Air Commodore GSN Priy...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palavi took place today (08 July 2026) at the station premises. The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana handed over command to Group Captain WMA Kumarasiri. The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain Kumarasiri, previously held the appo...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited the Colombo Central Bus Stand, Pettah, today (08 July 2026) to review the progress of the ongoing renovation project being carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka programme.During the visit, the Commander conducted a comprehensive inspection of the project site to assess the progress of the renovation works and to ensur...

The Certificate and Badge Awarding Ceremony of No. 06 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Advanced Course was held today (07 July 2026) at No. 49 CBRNE Wing SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of this course was to equip specially select...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted a special inspection today (07 July 2026) to review the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Children’s Ward Complex at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.During the visit, the Commander inspected the construction work and received an update on the current progress of the project. The new five-storey facility,...

27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (06 July 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.Upon arrival, Vice Admiral Fernando was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and was accorded a Guard of Honour presented ...

An awareness programme on the Prevention of Illegal Investing Plans, Economic Breakdown and Rebuilding of Sri Lanka Economy was successfully conducted at Air Force Headquarters today (06 July 2026).The programme was organized on the initiative of the Legal Division of SLAF with the objective of enhancing participants' understanding of illegal investment schemes, the underlying causes of ...