The Passing Out Parade (POP) of Paratroopers was held today (27 June 2025) at the SLAF Regimental Training Centre (RTC) in Ampara. The event was attended by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe as the Chief Guest along with senior officers from the Tri-Services and the Special Task Force (STF).The ceremony began with static line jumps performed by th...

The opening ceremony of the newly established Administrative Building and Play Station of the preschool at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held today (26 June 2025). This event marked the fulfillment of a long-standing requirement for a dedicated administrative space to support the preschool's operations.The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of the Air Force Seva Vanit...

In response to a request from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the SLAF deployed dedicated teams to assist in a Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Operation conducted from 21 to 23 June 2025. The initiative aimed to safely deter wild elephants from entering human settlements and agricultural lands in areas identified as high-risk for human-elephant conflict. This joint operation ...

Bank of Ceylon ceremoniously inaugurated its new Limited Service Branch at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda, yesterday (25 June 2025). The opening ceremony was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe along with the Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, Mr. Kavinda De Zoysa and Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera.This new ...

Bell Textron formally presented Pilot Safety Award certificates to Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera yesterday (23 June 2025) at Air Force Headquaters.Air Marshal Edirisinghe was recognized for completing 6,142 accident-free helicopter flying hours, while Air Vice Marshal Sumanaweera was honour...

The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing (M&EEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 22 June 2025. Currently, the Wing comprises seven officers specializing in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, along with 197 airmen trained across multiple technical disciplines.The Wing’s primary responsibility is the management and execution of all Mechani...

The Handing Over / Taking Over parade in view of the Change of Command at SLAF Station Palaly was conducted on 16 June 2025 at the Station Parade Square. The traditional customs proceeded, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMA Kumarasiri RSP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (IR), MRDP, psc. temporarily handed over the Command to Wing Commander WAPM Wickramaarachchi MSc (...

The Inter-Unit Judo Championship 2025 was held from 18 to 20 June at SLAF Base Katunayake, with over 130 male and female athletes competing in the tournament.The final session and awards ceremony took place yesterday (20 June 2025), marking the culmination of an intense and spirited competition conducted across eight weight categories for both men and women.SLAF Trade Training School Eka...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (19 June 2025) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in line with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2025.This meritorious event was organized under the supervision of Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayewardene and co...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Iranamadu was held today (20 June 2025) at the station premises. The Handing Over / Taking Over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DSS Seneviratne USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc., handed over the command to Group Captain J Amarasinghe USP, MHR, MHRM, Pg Dip (D...

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2025 was held today (19 June 2025) 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 Certificate and Badge Awarding Ceremony for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Course of No.49 Officers, No.09 Lady Officers, No.64 Airmen, No.17 Airwomen and No.39 Navy Personnel was  held today (19 June 2025) at SLAF Station Palavi, where 40 personnel from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Navy celebrated the successful completion of their intensive training. The ...

The delegation from the Embassy of United States of America in Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters today (18 June 2025). The delegation was made up by Outgoing  Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson and the newly appointed  Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House.During the cordial...

The SLAF Agro Unit participated in the Global Day for the Mitigation of Desertification and Drought, held yesterday (17 June 2025) at Sobadaham Piyasa, Ministry of Environment. The event was graced by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Anton Jayakodi as the Chief Guest.A delegation of SLAF officers, led by the Commanding Officer of the Agro Unit, Group Captain Daminda Sam...

The Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE 2025), organized by the Chefs Guild of Lanka in collaboration with the World Association of Chefs Societies and CDC Events and Travels (Pvt) Ltd, returned for its 22nd consecutive edition from 13 to 15 June 2025 at the BMICH, Colombo. This premier event brought together leading professionals from the food, beverage and hospitality industries, with over 3,...

The Sri Aviation Unit Bria, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic, successfully executed a critical Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 14 June 2025 amidst a highly hostile environment. The operation involved an Mi-17 helicopter (UNO 326P) tasked with the urgent onsite casualty pickup of three UN personnel from Zemio who were severely wounded in ...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (17 June 2025).After the cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Edirisinghe and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association visited Sigiriya yesterday (16 June 2025) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and support local communities. The visit was conducted with the approval of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisingha and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya, Group Captain SV Premawa...

As part of the national ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, a comprehensive upgradation of the Central Bus Stand in Colombo is set to commence, aimed at enhancing the infrastructure, cleanliness and sustainability of one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. The SLAF has been assigned to implement the upgrading, based on SLAF's relevant technical experience in public sector projects.The ...

The Change of Command at the No 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron (No 01 ADRS), SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (16 June 2025). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Squadron premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander DRT Mallawaarachchi Msc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander PGUN Dharmap...

The Civil Engineering Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 22nd anniversary yesterday (13 June 2025). This formation was established to undertake major construction and renovation projects for the Sri Lanka Air Force and the state sector, as directed by Air Force Headquarters. The customary working parade was held and reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain ND Ek...