The main commemorative ceremony marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Commemoration was held on 08 November 2026 at the War Heroes’ Monument, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.The annual commemoration is organised by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with the tri-Forces, to honour and ...

The 'Inter Unit Drill Competition 2026 concluded on a high note today (06 November 2026) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a two-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, who attended as the Chief Guest.A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF esta...

The Air Force Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 17 TH Anniversary on 05 November 2026 under the guidance of the Commanding officer, Group Captain KAASK Munasinghe.Anniversary commenced with the customary Working Parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Group Captain KAASK Munasinghe. The parade marked a significant occasion to recognize the dedication, discipline and commitme...

Sergeant Lasintha MGR was awarded the Flight Engineer Badge by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, during a ceremony held at the Commander’s Office, Air Force Headquarters.Sergeant Lasintha received the badge in recognition of his achievement of completing 55 hours and 40 minutes of flying experience on the Mi-17 helicopter, fulfilling the required flying hou...

The Change of Command ceremony at No 111 Unmanned Air Vehicle Squadron SLAF Base Vavuniya, was held on 05 November 2026. The formal Handing over/ Taking over parade was conducted at the Squadron premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PWDB Rathnayake USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Mgt), psc formally handed over the command and responsibilities of the ...

The 2026 Inter-Unit Men’s and Women’s Cricket Championships of the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded at the SLAF Base Katunayake Cricket Ground, showcasing an exciting display of cricketing talent, competitive spirit and sportsmanship among the participating teams.The Men’s final was contested between SLAF Regiment Training Centre Ampara and SLAF Base Vavuniya, while the Women’s fina...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF conducted a fire and rescue drill at Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters, on 05th November 2026. The exercise was conducted under the command of Sqn Ldr Gayashan Adikari who served as the Exercise Commander.A total number of 45 SLAF firefighters, Colombo Fire brigade, Kotte Fire brigade, Suwasariya ambulance service and other elements participated in ...

The Change of Command official parade of Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana was held on 03 November 2026 and the traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at the Base Parade Square.  The Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMLGNL Rajasinghe USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MLRHRM, BSc (Mgt), PG Dip (Def Mgt), psc, formally handed over ...

The Inter-Unit Basketball Championship 2026 was held at the Air Force Health Management Centre, Thummulla, from 29 October 2026 to 03 November 2026, with the finals conducted yesterday (03 November 2026) successfully. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, graced the finals and award ceremony as the Chief Guest.In the Women's category, SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala...

The outgoing Australian Defence Attaché Colonel Amanda Johnson and the newly appointed Defence Attaché Captain Ben Fennell called on Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquaters today (04 November).The meeting provided an opportunity to formally introduce the incoming Defence Attaché and mark the conclusion of Colonel Johnson's tenure in Sri La...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), actively participated in the celebrations marking the 81 Anniversary of the United Nations on 26 October 2026. The contingent joined fellow peacekeepers and international personnel in a series of sport events, cultural performances, a...

A newly constructed classroom and a renovated washroom complex at Mo/Janasankha Model School, Mahagodayaya, Buttala were completed as a community service project in line with the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. This project was conducted with the generous financial contribution of private donors valued at approximately Rs. 2.5 Million and with the manpower support of Sri Lan...

The Change of Command official parade of General Engineering Wing Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake was held on 03 November 2026. The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the General Engineering Wing premises. The Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PGHHS Dharmakeerthi BSc (Eng), C Eng, MIE (SL), MSc (Mil Tech), ptsc formally handed over the command and responsibilit...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a Guest Lecture on the theme ‘Role of Sri Lanka Air Force in National Security’ for the Tri-Services, Police and Foreign Officers of Course No. 05 at the National Defence College today (03 November 2026).The Commandant of the National Defence College, Major General Chamila Munasinghe along with ...

SLAF Station Palavi proudly commemorates the 19th Anniversary of its establishment marking a significant milestone in its history on 01 November 2026. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect upon the station’s proud heritage, achievements and dedicated service towards safeguarding the nation’s airspace while reaffirming its continued commitment to the mission and objectives ...

A two-day Training and Development Workshop for preschool teachers of the Sri Lanka Air Force was successfully conducted on 31 October and 01 November 2026 at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. The workshop aimed to enhance the professional competencies of preschool teachers through modern, play-based and STREAM-aligned teaching methodologies, in keeping with the latest government re...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 09 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Basic Course was held on today (02 November 2026) at No 49 CBRNE Wing SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Actg Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodore WADC Wijesinghe as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of this course is to equip specially selected servicemen with th...

The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 was held from 23 October to 31 October 2026, at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Organized as a test event and showcase to promote kabaddi for future inclusion in the main Commonwealth Games, this landmark tournament featured 13 men's teams and 10 women's from across Commonwealth countries including Sri La...

The fifth edition of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Annual Golf Tournament, organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Eagles’ Golf Links, was successfully held on 01 November 2026 at the Eagles’ Golf Links, China Bay, Trincomalee. The tournament, which is open to both male and female golfers, brought together a large number of participants for a day of competitive golf and sportsmanship.Ceylon...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit deployed in the Central African Republic has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and operational excellence by undertaking a highly confidential and high-risk hostage rescue operation on 19 October 2026 to rescue three civilians who had been abducted and detained as hostages for more than 8 months. The rescue location was situated approxima...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted an awareness programme titled “Artificial Intelligence and its Emerging Challenges in the Workplace” for officers at Air Force Headquarters on 28 October 2026 . The programme was initiated by the Directorate of Administration under the guidance of the Director General Administration, Air Vice Marshal Thushara Sirimanne, with the objective of enhancin...