The Change of Command of SLAF Base Vavuniya was held yesterday (14 August 2026). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Base Commander, Group Captain RMCJK Ratnayake RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt), MSc (Mil Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi, handed over the command to Air Commodore NK Thanippuliarachchi RWP, RSP and Two Bars, USP, MMSc (Strat St...

The 14th Defence Services Games, which bring together the three Armed Services in a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, ceremonially commenced today (14 August 2026) at the Wave n' Lake Multi-Functional Hall, Welisara, in the gracious presence of the Tri-Services Commander. The Deputy Minister of Defence graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.This year, the Games are hosted by the S...

The Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Training School at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No.10 Search and Rescue Course from 06 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. The course comprised with 20 RSF personnel including one (01) Foreign Training Officers (Representing Garud Commando Force) from Indian Air Force.Search and Rescue Courses for foreign and RSF personnel have been specially designed to...

Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne is a proud product of St. Joseph's College, Colombo and a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 1996. He joined the Sri Lanka Air Force on 28 May 1992, and was commissioned on 28 May 1996, as a Pilot Officer in the Aeronautical Engineering Branch.During his tenure in the SLAF, he has served in various capacities, with some noteworthy ...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted today (12 August 2026). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain Uditha Wijerathna USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), AMITD(SL), psc handed over the command to Air Commodore WADC Wijesinghe USP, MSc (NSW...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 82 Junior Command and Staff Course was held yesterday (10 August 2026) at the auditorium of the Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Academy China Bay. The event marked the successful conclusion of a comprehensive 14 weeks academic programme, attended by 23 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, two Officers from the Sri Lanka Army and two Officers fr...

A special emergency health security drill was conducted at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on 07 August 2026 to enhance preparedness for managing a suspected case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) involving an arriving passenger. The primary objective of the exercise was to enhance preparedness for infectious disease emergencies that may occur within an international Airport environme...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Koggala today (07 August 2026). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Mangala Seneviratne and was accorded by a street line. The Commander awarded a Certificate of Commendation to LAC Wasantha Kumara OKD (Water Works Technician) in recognitio...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Katukurunda today (07 August 2026). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MP Abeywickrama, and was accorded by a street line. The Commander awarded the Certificates of Commendation to the following personnel for their meritorious contribution...

The Research and Development Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated 11th anniversary yesterday (05 August 2026) marking a significant milestone in surpassing a decade-long journey of progress. With established in 2015, the Wing has consistently spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing the research and development capabilities of SLAF.Over the past eleven years, the Wing has played a s...

The Change of Command of No. 01 Flying Training Wing (FTW) SLAF Academy China Bay was held today (05 August 2026) where Group Captain TP De Silva USP, qfi handed over the command to Group Captain TME Mutaliph RSP and Bar, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, Pg Dip(Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), psc, qfi . The Handing Over/ Taking Over parade was held at the Wing premises with the participation of Wing personnel...

SLAF achieved a remarkable feat at the 56th National Carrom Championship held from 30 July to 4 August 2026 by securing all major championship titles.Organized by the Sri Lanka Carrom Federation, the tournament witnessed outstanding performances by SLAF carrom players across the Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories.In the Men's Singles event, Corporal Perera BUC emerged as the N...

Sri Lanka Air Force athlete Rumesh Tharanga, who brought immense pride to the nation by securing the Gold Medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (05 August 2026) in recognition of his outstanding achievement.Sergeant Rume...

SLAF Station Iranamadu marked its 15th Anniversary yesterday (03 August 2026) with a series of commemorative events held under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Jayarathna Amarasinghe.The anniversary programme commenced with the customary Working Parade, during which the Commanding Officer addressed the officers, airmen, and civilian staff of the Station. As part of ...

Group Captain TME Mutaliph RSP and Bar, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, Pg Dip(Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), psc, qfi handed over the command of No. 8 Tactical Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana to Wing Commander SR Wijayagunasekara today (03 August 2026). The Handing Over / Taking Over Parade was held at the Squadron premises with the participation of Squadron personnel.Group Captain Mutaliph, who ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attended the 82nd Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA), held at Eagles' Lakeside, Attidiya yesterday (01 August 2026).The event was graced by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest, the Command...

The SLAF Dental Hospital Colombo celebrated its 12th Anniversary yesterday (01 August 2026).The anniversary celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore JPW Jayawickrama.To mark the occasion, an outbound programme was conducted at the Kanro Holiday Resort, Hanwella, with the participation of the staff and civil pers...

The Change of Command at No 2 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing (MTR&OW) in SLAF Base Vavuniya took place today (01 August 2026). The Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader HDH Jagathsinghe BSc (Eng), AMIE (SL), Z handed over the duties to Wing Commander KEND Gunaratne USP, MPP (Sing), MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Aero Eng-USA), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMIE (SL), pscThe ...

The Directorate of Logistics successfully conducted an Experience Sharing Session by retired SLAF Load Masters and a Refresher Training Programme for SLAF Load Masters today (31 July 2026) with the objective of refreshing their professional knowledge and enhancing operational readiness.The programme was organized to ensure that SLAF Load Masters remain proficient in their specialized dut...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (30 July 2026). Upon his arrival at Air Force Headquarters, Lieutenant General Rodrigo was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddi...

SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated its 53rd Anniversary yesterday (28 July 2026) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nilendra Perera.The anniversary celebrations commenced with a customary working parade held at the Station Parade Square, followed by a cricket tournament at the Station Sports Ground with the participation of station personnel.As part of the annivers...