The Junior Command and Staff College at SLAF Academy China Bay commemorated its 26th Anniversary today (04 March 2025), under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Sameera Vidanapathirana. As a part of the celebrations, the Commanding Officer delivered a customary address to all Officers, Student Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff reflecting on the institutio...

The newly constructed hangar facility at the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, MINUSCA, Central African Republic, was officially declared open by the Head of Office, Sector East, Mr. Bara Dieng, yesterday (03 March 2025). The facility was then formally handed over to the Contingent Commander of the 10th SLAF Aviation Contingent, MINUSCA, Group Captain Uditha De Silva.Construction of the hangar co...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Accordingly, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the lette...

Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne RWP and two Bars, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc(Strat Stu), MPhil, MIM (SL), MITD (SL), ndc (Ind), fawc, qfi, bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (03 March 2025), after completing 36 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Wickr...

Sri Lanka Carrom Federation hosted the 55th  National Carrom Championship from 18 January to 01 March 2025. SLAF concluded the tournament with notable victories.A member SLAF Carrom team, Aircraftman Shaheed MHM, became the National Champion of the 55th  National Carrom Championship (Men’s Single Event). SLAF secured the Championship in the Men’s Double Event with Corporal ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force hosted its traditional cocktail event in commemoration of 74 years of distinguished and honorable service to the nation. This proud legacy has been forged through the dedication, sacrifice and commitment of the sons and daughters of Sri Lanka, who have selflessly placed the country above all else. The celebration took place yesterday (02 March 2025) at the Eagles�...

Under the direction of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, as the Sri Lanka Air Force marks its 74th anniversary, a special programme was held yesterday (02 March 2025) for the families of Killed in Action (KIA) and Missing in Action (MIA) SLAF personnel.In recognition of their service, the SLAF has extended financial and material support to the Next of Kin (NO...

The 12th Anniversary of No. 3 Leisure and Recreation Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake was celebrated yesterday (02 March 2025) with a formal working parade held at the Banquet Hall premises.During his address to the staff, the Commanding Officer, Group Captain HKH Dias, highlighted the distinguished history of the formation and acknowledged the significant contributions of past members over ...

‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025’ was held for the 26th consecutive time, coinciding with the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Men’s race was held from 28th February to 02nd March 2025, in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from abroad participated in this race, covering a total distance of 422km. Chamod De Silva from Sri Lanka Police won th...

The final and third stage concluded, which is the three-day strive of the Men’s race, at the iconic city Gallface Green Colombo today (02 March 2025).  Today’s journey from Kandy  to Colombo covered a distance of 155.2 km. Saranga Perera from Sri Lanka Army secured the 1st in the third leg and Prabath Madusanka  from  Sri Lanka Navy and Sachintha Piumal from the S...

The Sri Lanka Air Force celebrated the 74th anniversary today (02 March 2025) with all SLAF establishments. The proceedings commenced with the Guard of Honour which was held at Air Force Headquarters under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.The Commander addressed everyone present at AFHQ as well as all members of the SLAF through live streaming...

The Inter Unit Wushu Championship 2025 concluded yesterday (28 February 2025), at SLAF Base Katunayaka. The finals and awards ceremony took place at the SLAF Base Katunayaka Gymnasium, graced by the presence of the Director General Construction Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Chandana Geethapriya, as the Chief Guest.In the Men's category, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged as the cha...

The second stage of the 26th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya concluded today (01 March 2025), in Kandy after a route spanning 118.3km. Chamod De Silva, representing the Sri Lanka Police, emerged victorious in this leg of the race.  Avishka Madonza from the Diamond Riders Club secured the second position, followed by Sandaruwan Pinto of the Sri Lanka Army in third place.Tomorrow,(02 Mar...

The First leg of the 26th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended at Rathnapura today (28 February 2025) having covered a distance of 145km. Sri Lanka Navy Cyclist, Suresh Prasanga won the 1st leg of the race while Chamod De Silva from Sri Lanka Police and Sandaruwan Pinto of Sri Lanka Army finished as second and third places respectively.The second leg of the race will begin tomorrow (01 Mar...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025, the 26th edition of the race, was flagged off this morning (28 February 2025) in front of SLAF Station Weerawila by the Director General Air Operations and former Chairman Air Force Cycling, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera. The moment was attended by Director General Sports, Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando. This year’s race, which commenced toda...

The Sri Lanka Air Force, which is gearing up to celebrate its 74th  anniversary as the "Guardians of the Skies" conducted the "Pichcha Mal Pooja" at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya for the eighth consecutive time. The event was organized under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe yesterday  evening (27 February 2025) by SLAF Headquarters Sri...

The Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Badulla and other relevant agencies, successfully conducted a Hospital Safety Plan and Evacuation Drill at the Central Bus Stand, Bandarawela, yesterday (27 February 2025).The SLAF DART team, comprising one officer, eig...

An athlete from the SLAF, Aircraftman Rumesh Tharanga, delivered an outstanding performance at the "Strive Program A - Domestic Meet" held in Perth, Australia yesterday (26 February 2025). His remarkable throw secured him the top position in the competition, further solidifying his status as one of Sri Lanka’s leading javelin throwers.This achievement marks Rumesh’s second-best throw...

A discussion on the current security situation in the country was held today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Air Force.The meeting focused on future security measures, with in-depth discussions on enhancing the Sri Lanka Air Force as a maritime security air force within the Indian Ocean region. The Air F...

The newly established filling station at SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura was officially declared open by the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe, yesterday (24 February 2025). This facility has been set up to cater to the fuel requirements of SLAF vehicles operating at and visiting the Air Force Headquarters. The station provides Lanka Petrol 92 Octane, Lanka ...

A Bell 412 helicopter from the No. 4 Squadron of the SLAF was deployed to carry out Bambi Bucket Operations to extinguish a sudden wildfire that broke out in the Nallathanniya Valamale Upper Forest Reserve, located in Maskeliya, Nuwara Eliya District.The deployment was carried out following a request from the Ministry of Disaster Management, in accordance with directives from the Ministr...