SLAF INTER UNIT DRILL COMPETITIONS CONCLUDE ON A HIGH NOTE
The 'Inter Unit Drill Competition 2026 concluded on a high note yesterday (06 November 2026) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a two-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal VB Edirisinhe, who attended as the Chief Guest.
A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF establishments participated in the drill competition. From these, two Airmen teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka , SLAF Base Anuradhapura and two Airwomen teams SLAF Base Katunayaka, SLAF TTS Eka qualified for the finals.
The team from SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Airmen team led by Flying Officer LADSP Appuhami, SLAF Base Katunayaka Airwomen team led by Flight Lieutenant EANM Edirisinghe. Regshowcased exceptional skills and emerged as the champions, receiving the Championship Trophys from Air Marshal VB Edirisinhe. The teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka, Airmen team led by Flying Officer APC Manajith, SLAF TTS Ekala Airwomen team led by Flight Lieutenant HMM Withana secured the second positions, while the teams from SLAF CTS Diyatalawa Airmen team, led by SVR fernando, SLAF Base Higurakgoda Airwomen team led by Flying Lieutenant BN Pinnaduwa claimed the third position.
A Band Display was held featuring the Dharmaraja college Kandy Eastern Western Band and Mahanama College Colombo Western band - both of which achieved success in inter-school cadet competitions this year.
Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman Organizing Committee and Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Vjira Senadheera, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, senior officers, officers and other ranks, specifically the school cadets, teachers and Principals of the res pective winning schools, attended this grand occasion.
A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF establishments participated in the drill competition. From these, two Airmen teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka , SLAF Base Anuradhapura and two Airwomen teams SLAF Base Katunayaka, SLAF TTS Eka qualified for the finals.
The team from SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Airmen team led by Flying Officer LADSP Appuhami, SLAF Base Katunayaka Airwomen team led by Flight Lieutenant EANM Edirisinghe. Regshowcased exceptional skills and emerged as the champions, receiving the Championship Trophys from Air Marshal VB Edirisinhe. The teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka, Airmen team led by Flying Officer APC Manajith, SLAF TTS Ekala Airwomen team led by Flight Lieutenant HMM Withana secured the second positions, while the teams from SLAF CTS Diyatalawa Airmen team, led by SVR fernando, SLAF Base Higurakgoda Airwomen team led by Flying Lieutenant BN Pinnaduwa claimed the third position.
A Band Display was held featuring the Dharmaraja college Kandy Eastern Western Band and Mahanama College Colombo Western band - both of which achieved success in inter-school cadet competitions this year.
Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman Organizing Committee and Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Vjira Senadheera, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, senior officers, officers and other ranks, specifically the school cadets, teachers and Principals of the res pective winning schools, attended this grand occasion.
