A C‑17 aircraft of the United Arab Emirates Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (02 December 2025) carrying humanitarian assistance for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa.The relief consignment, brought by a 76-member Emirati Humanitarian Relief Team, includes essential supplies such as food, safety kits and tents. The donation was officially handed over to Sri Lankan author...

A specialized training session on the advanced Aarogya Maitri/BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri) Cube mobile hospital system was conducted today (01 December 2025) at SLAF Base Katunayake for SLAF medical personnel. The session was led by the visiting Indian Air Force (IAF) Medical Team, following the recent arrival of the BHISHM Cube units in Sri Lanka to supp...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) C‑130J aircraft landed at Katunayake this evening (30 November 2025), carrying two BHISHM Cubes and a five-member medical team led by Wing Commander Sanjay Kumar.BHISHM Cubes are modular, self-contained medical units designed for rapid deployment in disaster-affected or remote areas. Each Cube is equipped to provide emergency medical care, including trauma ma...

A SLAF Bell 212 helicopter, which had been engaged in the distribution of dry and fresh rations in the Lunuwila area, made an emergency landing this evening near the Lunuwila Bridge. Five Air Force personnel, including two pilots, were onboard at the time of the incident.With the assistance of residents in the area, all injured personnel were promptly evacuated and transferred to Maravil...

Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) arrived in Sri Lanka today (29 November 2025) to support the ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations across disaster-affected areas. The helicopters brought a 22-member troop contingent along with essential Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) equipment to strengthen ongoing relief efforts.The helicopters were captain...

An IL-76 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) landed in Sri Lanka today (29 November 2025), carrying 80 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) including four females, along with four sniffer dogs. The aircraft also brought essential disaster relief supplies and rescue equipment to support ongoing operations.The team, led by Commandant Praveen Kumar Tiwari of the 8th...

A C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force(IAF), carrying Disaster Relief Supplies provided by the Government of India for families displaced by the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, early morning today (29 November 2025).The aircraft delivered a consignment of essential items, including hygiene kits. Rep...

The President, His Excellency, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited the Air Force Headquarters yesterday (28 November 2025), where he remained overnight to personally monitor and guide the SLAF’s ongoing rescue and humanitarian relief operations across affected regions.The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha was in attendance, extending full support ...

The SLAF Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 47th Anniversary 23 November 2025, with celebratory events being held on 26 November 2025. A series of events, including community service projects and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain Sanoj Jayaratne together with all officers, other ranks and the civilian staff...

The No. 49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated 6th anniversary yesterday (27 November 2025). The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Daham Wickramarathne. Following the parade, the Commanding Officer addressed all ranks of the Wing exten...

The Graduation Ceremony of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC) Course No. 04 was held today (27 November 2025) at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was received by the Commandant of the National Defence Co...

A SLAF Bell 212 helicopter successfully rescued three civilians who were stranded on the upper floor of a two-storey house in Mahawa (Ella) after severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Deduru Oya.The rescue operation was carried out today (27 November 2025) by an aircrew from No. 4 Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Ratmalana. Despite challenging weather conditions and rising floodwat...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 27 English Medium and No. 98 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held yesterday (26 November 2025) at SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Director General Administration, Air Vice Marshal Thushara Sirimanne as the Chief Guest. The event was held under the supervision of the Commandant of SLAF Academy Chin...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe visited the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Colombo Harbour today (26 November 2025). Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Santosh Jha and the Commanding Officer of the vessel, Captain ...

A Bell 212 aircraft of No. 7 Helicopter Squadron was deployed to Delft Island to transport Advanced Level answer scripts due to adverse weather conditions in the area. The mission was completed safely and the answer scripts were handed over to the Northern Province Education Ministry without delay.The mission was captained by Flight Lieutenant Bashitha Jayaweera, with Flying Officer Thas...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF conducted a fire and rescue drill at Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters, today (26 November 2025).A total of 43 SLAF firefighters, Kotte Fire brigade , Suwasariya ambulance service and other elements participated in the exercise under the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer, Group Captain Hemantha Balasooriya. The SLAF team demonstrated rescue tac...

The SLAF Regiment Training Centre Ampara proudly celebrated its 36th Anniversary yesterday (25 November 2025), marking more than three decades’ service to the SLAF.In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith chanting programme was held on 24 November 2025, invoking blessings on the Centre, its personnel and their families. This was followed by an Arms Giving hel...

The SLAF extended prompt assistance in responding to a fire that broke out at the Singer Showroom in Vavuniya yesterday (25 November 2025).Upon receiving information about the incident, a team of SLAF personnel from SLAF Base Vavuniya was immediately dispatched to the scene. Working in coordination with the Vavuniya Fire Brigade, Police, and other emergency responders, the SLAF team supp...

The No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron located at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday (24 November 2025), making a remarkable 30 year milestone on a distinguished 30 year history of illustrious service to the nation since its establishment in 1995. Marking the occasion, the customary Working Parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by ...

The 21st consecutive Flight Safety Workshop for Non - Commissioned Officers and the 2nd batch for the year 2025 was successfully concluded at SLAF Base Ratmalana. The workshop was conducted from 17 to 21 November 2025 with 36 Non – Commissioned Officers representing all Directorates participated for the workshop. This 5-day workshop covered the main flight safety areas such as Safety M...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa recently concluded the No. 12 Heliborne Operation Course, which saw the participation of 29 personnel from various services. The course included a foreign officer from the Indian Air Force, an officer from the Sri Lanka Navy and an officer from the Special Task Force (STF), while the remaining participants repre...