A helicopter rescue exercise was successfully conducted today (18 June 2026) at Peanut Farm Beach in Panama area with the objective of strengthening security and safety arrangements for both domestic and international tourists.The exercise was carried out under the supervision of the the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias, Director General Ground Operations, ...

The Inter Unit Taekwondo Championship 2026 was conducted from 16 to 17 June 2026, with the Awarding Ceremony held at the Indoor Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Gihan Senevirathne, graced the occasion.At the conclusion of the championship, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged as the Men's Champions, while SLAF Trade Training School Ekala ...

The SLAF secured three Gold Awards, one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP).The convention was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, yesterday (17 June 2026), bringing together over 400 teams representing a wide range of in...

The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Fu Xiao, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (17 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.Following a cordial discussion, the Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The Awarding Ceremony for Certificates of Commendation and Qualification Insignia was held today (16 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion.Certificates of Commendation were presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Air Force. In addition, a Loadmaster Brevet was conf...

The SLAF, in collaboration with Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, successfully hosted the 5th edition of the Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup, which concluded today (14 June 2026). The inter-club golf tournament was held for the first time at Eagles’ Citadel Golf Course, Sigiriya, amidst the scenic surroundings of the region, renowned for its iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and rich cultural her...

The Civil Engineering Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 23rd Anniversary yesterday (13 June 2026). Since its establishment, the Wing has played a significant role in supporting the infrastructure development requirements of the Sri Lanka Air Force through the execution of construction, renovation and development projects undertaken in accordance with directives from Air Force H...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attended an inspection visit and discussion at the renovated Colombo Central Bus Terminal today (12 June 2026) alongside the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The Colombo Central Bus Terminal,...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (11 June 2026) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in line with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2026.This meritorious event was organized under the supervision of Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayewardene and co...

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held today (11 June 2026) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.This is one of the premier events in SLAF’s calendar that has been planned annually and this year’s event was organized under the s...

The SLAF successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft today (11 June 2026) at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernization of the nation's fighter fleet.    Following an extended period of ground validation and system integration activities, the upgraded aircraft successfully re-entered the fli...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today (09 June 2026). The Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Air Commodore Sanoj Jayaratne, welcomed the Commander upon his arrival. A street line was accorded in honour of the Commander, together with the Air Force Standard. During the cour...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Sigiriya today (09 June 2026). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Udara Andradi and was accorded a Street Line. The Commander awarded the Certificates of Commendation to the following personnel for their meritorious contribution to ...

A proposal introducing attractive loan facilities for SLAF personnel through state and private banking institutions was recently submitted by a Board of Officers headed by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena.Accordingly, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to a comprehensive loan package offered by Hatton National Bank (HNB), covering Personal, H...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit successfully conducted the second session of the ‘HerShield’ Legal Awareness Programme yesterday (08 June 2026) at the Eagles Lakeside Banquets & Convention Hall, Attidiya, with the participation of over 350 Officers, Airmen and Airwomen representing various SLAF establishments.The programme was organized with the objective of enhancing legal awareness ...

As part of World Environment Day celebrations, a Herbal Garden Establishment Programme was held at the Pollinator Garden, Goluwapokuna Estate, SLAF Base Katunayake, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable green initiatives.The programme was jointly organized by the SLAF Agriculture Unit, Katunayake and Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd. The initiative aime...

As part of the commemorative activities marking the 75th Anniversary of the SLAF, the Directorate of Health Services, in collaboration with the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM), conducted a Medical Outreach Programme at Vijayaraja Maha Vidyalaya, Pihimbiyagollewa, Anuradhapura, today (07 June 2026).The programme was organized to provide essen...

The 11th Contingent of Sri Aviation serving under MINUSCA in the Central African Republic celebrated International Peacekeepers’ Day “Blue Helmet Day” on 29 May 2026 with a series of events conducted within the mission area.As part of the commemorative activities, Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) programmes and sports activities were organized with the participation of contingent...

The 11th Sri Lanka Aviation Contingent under MINUSCA in the Central African Republic commemorated Vesak through a series of religious and cultural events held at Sri Aviation. On the first day, the morning programme commenced with a Sil observance, followed by multi-religious activities conducted throughout the day. On the second day, the evening celebrations featured a vibrant Vesa...

A training programme on the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System was successfully conducted at Air Force Headquarters on 02 June 2026 under the guidance of the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Gladwin Athapaththu and the Chief Procurement Officer, Group Captain Prageeth Samadasa.Organized by the Procurement Division, the workshop brought together officers and airme...

In line with World Environment Day, a tree planting programme was held at the SLAF Regimental Centre Ampara today (05 June 2026). The programme was officially inaugurated by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Prabath Alexander, with the planting of a Kubuk sapling at the open ground near the Main Guard Room of the Centre.As part of the programme, 50 Kubuk saplings and 50 Mee saplings,...