Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Wing at SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated 22nd anniversary yesterday (07 July 2025). The RSF Wing was established as an integral special unit of the SLAF Regiment and it takes up a wide variety of operations, including Air Base Defence and Rescue (ABDR) Operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations, Comba...

The Directorate of Logistics successfully conducted a four-day refresher training programme on ‘Safe Load Handling’ for 16 qualified Air Loadmasters of the SLAF. Held from 01 to 04 July 2025, the programme was organized under the direction of the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Gladvin Atapattu. Its primary objective was to update participants’ knowledge and enhance th...

Firefighters from the SLAF Station Palavi, in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit, the Palavi Municipal Council Fire Brigade, SLNS Thambapanni of the Northwestern Naval Command, and the Sri Lanka Army’s 58th Infantry Division, conducted a joint operation to contain a fire at a garbage dump in the Puttalam area yesterday (05 July 2025)....

As part of the island-wide "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, SLAF Station Katukurunda successfully conducted a clean-up, repair and repainting of frequently used public fixtures in the Kalutara area yesterday (04 July 2025).The programme, carried out under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, covered six key locations, including technical...

The finals of the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2025 were held today (04 July 2025) at the SLAF Health Management Centre, Colombo. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, graced the finals and awards ceremony as the Chief Guest. Also present were the President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Jayewardenepura, Mrs. Muzeen Noor, Chairperson of the SLAF ...

The Air Defence Command and Control Centre (ADC&CC) at SLAF Station Mirigama commemorated its 19th anniversary recently. Established in 2006, the ADC&CC serves as the nerve centre of the National Air Defence Network, with the primary mandate of safeguarding national airspace.Since its inception, the ADC&CC has played a pivotal role in enhancing national security through its c...

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid an official visit to Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (04 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura.Upon his arrival, the Army Chief was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyas...

The foundation stone for a new five-storey building at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital was ceremonially laid today (03 July 2025). This significant development project is being undertaken with the full supervision and dedicated labour of the Sri Lanka Air Force, while the financial sponsorship is generously provided by the Founder and Chairman of the Indra Traders Group, Mr. Indra Kumara...

Master Warrant Officer M Damith took over duties as the Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (02 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander handed over the appointment letter to Master Warrant Officer M Damith this morning at the Commanders Office.The Outgoing Co...

The Performing Arts Wing (PAW) of SLAF Base Katunayake, originally established as the SLAF Band in 1970, marked its 55th Formation Day yesterday (01 July 2025). Under the guidance of the former Director of Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayerathna Amarasinghe, a series of activities were organized. The commemorative events commenced on 30 May 2025 with a community cleaning project a...

The Handing Over / Taking Over Parade to mark the Change of Command at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held yesterday (01 July 2025) at the Station Parade Square. The event followed customary proceedings, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), ceremonially handed over command to Group Captain RPDM Ranrajeewana RWP, MSc (Def &...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his official call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the Navy Headquarters today (02 July 2025).The Commander of the Navy warmly welcomed Air Marshal Edirisinghe to Navy Headquarters, where they engaged in cordial discussions. Subsequently, the two Commanders exchanged mementos to commemorat...

The SLAF Hospital Colombo celebrated its 11th anniversary today (01 July 2025). The formation day celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TVSS Alwis. She addressed all officers, airmen and civil staff, expressing gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the development of the hospital since its inception. S...

The Change of Command of Air Field Construction Wing SLAF Base Ratmalana was conducted on 16 June 2025 at the Air Field Construction Wing. The traditional customs proceeded, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KADDT Kariyapperuma BSc (Eng), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), GCGI (SL), AMIE (SL), MIE(SL), I Eng temporarily handed over the command to Wing Commander BGW Perera AMIIE (SL) t...

The SLAF Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) convened the periodic meeting for the second quarter of 2025 at Air Force Headquarters on today (01 July 2025), under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.The agenda of the meeting included a comprehensive review of the IAU’s strategic framework which included vision, core objectives and progress in implemen...

The change of Command at No 2 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing in SLAF Base Vavuniya took place today (30 June 2025). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BS Gamage BSc (Def Stu) Aero Eng, A Eng, AMIE (SL), MIM (SL) handed over the duties to Wing Commander GDP Premadasa USP, BSc (Mech Eng). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BS Gamage will contin...

The Baseball Finals of the 13th Defence Services Games 2024/2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, were successfully held on 27 June 2025 at the Japan–Sri Lanka Friendship Baseball Ground, Diyagama. The tournament concluded with thrilling performances, highlighting the growing competitiveness and high standards of baseball within the Tri services. In the Men’s category, the SLAF...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa today (28 June 2025).Prior to the formal inspection, the Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, which was commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Morawewa, Group Captain Prabath Alexander.Certificates of Commendation we...

SLAF Station Katukurunda conducted a Book Donation Programme at Malegoda Primary School yesterday (27 June 2025). A total of 53 schoolchildren benefited from this initiative.The event was organized under the guidance and support of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, in commemoration of the Sri Lankans who sacrificed their lives during the 30-year conflict.The eve...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy in China Bay today (27 June 2025). Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore Amal Perera. Certificates of Commendation were awarded by the...

A dedicated training session focusing on ‘Legal Aspects in Contract Administration and SLAF Procurement Practices’ was successfully conducted for logistics officers of the SLAF at the SLAF Trade Training School (TTS), Ekala today (27 June 2025).This session was delivered by Director Supplies and Services at Air Force Headquarters, Group Captain Kapila De Silva, who provided in-depth ...