Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva was appointed as the Director General Planning of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 August 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed...

Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera was appointed as the Director General Constructions Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 August 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the ...

The Malay Cove Tide Watch Warrant Officers’ and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ (WOs’ and SNCOs’) Cabana 2 was ceremonially declared open yesterday (28 August 2025), further strengthening the welfare infrastructure of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. This newly established cabana, dedicated to WOs and SNCOs, is located adjacent to Cabana 1, which was ceremonially ina...

The Headquarters Officers’ Sports Fiesta 2025 was successfully conducted yesterday (28 August 2025) at Riffle Green Grounds, Colombo with the participation of a large gathering of officers. The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, as the Chief Guest. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Air...

The Fire School and Fire Training Management School (FS&FTMS) at SLAF Station Katunayake proudly celebrated its 9th Anniversary yesterday (27 August 2025), marking a journey that began on 27 August 2016.The celebrations were held under the leadership of the present Commanding Officer, Group Captain Chamil Hettiarachchi, with a series of activities organized to commemorate the occasio...

The official website of the Sri Lanka Air Force, www.airforce.lk, has been awarded the Overall Gold Winner at the BestWeb.lk 2025 competition, organized by the LK Domain Registry. The competition is held annually to recognize and reward the best websites in Sri Lanka.In addition to the overall award, the website also received the Gold Award in the Government Website Category and the Best...

The Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) at SLAF Base Katunayake successfully delivered a life-extended Y-12 (IV) aircraft to No. 8 Light Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Rathmalana today (27 August 2025), following a comprehensive overhaul. This milestone marks the first ever completion of a Y-12 (IV) aircraft overhaul in the history of the SLAF, showcasing the capability of the AOW to undertake...

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya called on the Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe this morning (25 August 2025).Inspector General of Police was received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and the Guard of Honour was conferred by the No. 43 Colour Wing of the SLAF.Inspector General of Pol...

The SLAF Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi Teams showcased outstanding skills the Vision Anniversary Champions Kabaddi Tournament 2025, held on 23 and 24 August 2025 at the PD Sirisena Public Grounds, Maligawatta, claiming both championship titles in the respective categories.The SLAF Men’s Kabaddi Team secured the championship by defeating the Sri Lanka Navy in a thrilling final with a sc...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa successfully conducted the No. 11 Heliborne Operation Course with the participation of 29 personnel. Among them were two foreign officers from the Bangladesh Air Force and Army, one officer from the Sri Lanka Navy and one officer from the Special Task Force (STF). The remaining participants represented the Sri L...

The Inter-Unit Volleyball Championship 2025 was held from 18 to 22 August 2025 at SLAF Base Katunayake. The finals and awards ceremony were graced by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayewardene, who attended as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged Champions in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, while SLAF Base Anuradhapura and SLAF Comba...

The Change of Command at No 03 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS), SLAF Station Weerawila held on today (22 August 2025) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at Squadron premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PGVCP Nandasena MSc (Def and Strat Stu), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander WDEH Walpita psc....

A forest fire erupted near the Hambantota New District Hospital, within the Hambantota Divisional Secretariat, today (22 August 2025).The firefighting operation was carried out under the coordination of the Hambantota District Disaster Management Coordination Unit, with the joint support of SLAF Station Weerawila, the Hambantota Port, the Tangalle Municipal Council, the Hambant...

In a remarkable tribute to its proud aviation heritage, the Sri Lanka Air Force has mounted a PT-6 trainer aircraft as a monument at the National Cadet Corps Training Centre, Rantambe.This accomplishment was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Directorate of General Engineering , Directorate of Civil Engineering, SLAF Base Katunayake, Aeronautical Engineering Wing, Air...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized Men's and Women's "Intermediate Boxing Championship-2025" which was held from 18 August 2025 to 21 August 2025 at the Royal MAS Boxing Arena, Colombo 07. The SLAF Boxing team participated and excelled flying colours by winning six Gold, four Silver and two Bronze medals at this Championship. The leading Boxing teams of the country incl...

The Awarding Ceremony of Qualification Insignia was held today (19 August 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Accordingly, Flight Engineer, Air Surveillance and Fighter Controller Brevets were awarded to the individuals who qualified for the respective training courses.The awardees who ...

The SLAF has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health to further strengthen cooperation in combating dengue and other public health challenges through the use of SLAF drone technology.The updated agreement was officially signed today (19 August 2025) between the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Secretary to the Ministry of ...

SLAF Javelin thrower, Aircraftman Tharanga PR, who recently established a new National Record, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (18 August 2025) prior to his departure to represent Sri Lanka at the World Throwing Championships 2025 in Mokpo, South Korea.The prestigious championship is scheduled to be held on 21 a...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, serving under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 14 June 2025. Further, another commendation received to the unit, headed by the 10th Aviation Contingent Commander, Group Captain Udi...

The SLAF Women’s Hockey Team emerged champions at the “Nijabima Satan” 9-a-side Hockey Tournament, organized by the Past Pupils’ Association of Vijaya College, Matale and held today (17 August 2025) at the Nandimithra Ekanayake International Hockey Ground, Matale.In a thrilling final encounter, the SLAF Women’s Team displayed outstanding skill and determination to defeat the SL...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 26 English Medium and No. 97 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held on  yesterday  (15 August 2025) at the SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickrmasinghe as the Chief Guest and Vice Chancellor, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, D...