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...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a two-day training programme for Personal Staff Officers (PSOs) to Director Generals on 27 and 28 October 2026 at the ‘Infinity’ Conference Hall, Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura.The programme was conducted under the directives of the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, and under the supervision...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 48th Anniversary on 27 October 2026 with a series of commemorative activities, reflecting the Base’s commitment to service, welfare and community engagement.The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Nipuna Thanippuliarachchi. During the parade, Flight Sergeant TM Fahim of Operations Grou...

Air Vice Marshal Asoka Koralage USP, MSc-NS & SS, ndc was appointed as the Director General Welfare in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (28 October 2026). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Asoka Koralage  at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newl...

Phase I and Stage I of Phase II of the renovation project for Airmen Married Quarters (AMQs) and Officers Married Quarters (OMQs) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake were completed on 24 October 2026, coinciding with the Commander’s Inspection.This initiative marks a significant milestone in the Sri Lanka Air Force’s ongoing efforts to improve residential facilities and enhance th...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, concluded the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Katunayake today (24 October 2026).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha and during the parade, Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service p...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Women’s Handball Team continued its remarkable dominance in Defence Services sports by clinching the title at the Defence Services Handball Championship 2026, held at the Indoor Stadium, Army Cantonment, Panagoda, on 23 October 2026.Since the introduction of handball to the Defence Services Games, the SLAF Women’s Team has maintained an unbeaten record ...

SLAF Station Koggala marked its 42nd anniversary on 19 October 2026 with a series of commemorative events held under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Mangala Seneviratne USP,MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The Anniversary programme commenced with the customary Working Parade and during the parade Commanding Officer addressed the Officers, Airmen and...

The 23rd consecutive Flight Safety Workshop for Non Commissioned Officers and the 2nd batch for the year 2026 was successfully concluded at the No.61 flight Lecture Hall, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The workshop was conducted from 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 with 30 NCOs representing all Directorates participated for this workshop. This 5-day workshop covered the main Flight Safety areas...

The second session of the motivational drive for Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) sportsmen and sportswomen representing Cycling, Judo, Kabaddi and Table Tennis was held on 22 October 2026 at SLAF Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura, under the guidance of the President of the Air Force Sports Council and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. The half-day programme was conduc...

A Buddhist religious ceremony organised to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy on 22 and 23 October 2026, with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe together with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe.On ...

The Sri Aviation Unit, deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), successfully organised the “Tuskers Talent Show” on 16 October 2026. The event provided a vibrant platform for service personnel serving in the mission to showcase their hidden talents, foster camaraderie and break the monotony of opera...

The No. 18 Young Officers’ Course was successfully conducted at the Advanced Regiment Training School SLAF Regimental Training Centre, Ampara, on 21 October 2026. Seven officers of the SLAF Regiment Branch successfully completed the training programme. The certificate awarding ceremony was graced by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Palavi, Group Captain Ananda Kumarasiri RSP, MSc (D...