The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, concluded the Commander’s Inspection – 2026 yesterday (13 November 2026), following a comprehensive review of Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, SLAF Station Colombo, and associated establishments.

The day commenced at AFHQ Sri Jayewardenepura with a Ceremonial Guard of Honour, after which the Commander awarded Certificates of Commendation to 71 Airmen and one Civilian personnel for their dedicated and meritorious service. 

Master Warrant Officer    BGP Fernando (Ops Grd (Sp)    
Warrant Officer    KPD Pathinayake(A&P Fitt (Sp))
Warrant Officer    PPD Chathuranga(A&P Fitt (Sp))
Warrant Officer    WMS Pushpa Kumara     (Ops Grd (Sp))
Warrant Officer    WADA Mettananda (Log Supsr (I))
Warrant Officer    USR De Silva    (Aero E&I Fitt (Sp))
Warrant Officer    WAR Lakmal    (Ops Grd (Sp))
Warrant Officer    DACP Gunawardana    (Admin Splst (I))
Warrant Officer    KU Nayanananda (Admin Splst (I))
Warrant Officer    EHD Sampath    (Acct Splst (I))
Warrant Officer    ERNA Elewaththa (Water Wks Tech Splst (I))
Warrant Officer    BAS Anuradha (Acct Splst (I))
Warrant Officer    MSS Silva (Admin Splst (I))
Warrant Officer    AMGIB Aththanayake (A&P Fitt (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Rathnayake RMDS (Ops Grd (I))
Flight Sergeant    Bandara PBMU (Ops Grd (I))
Flight Sergeant    Sameera PLN    (MT Fitt (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Jayasinghe JAST (HCO (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Wickramanayake WASD (Comp Tech (I))
Flight Sergeant   Thilaksha HBD (Comp Tech (I))
Flight Sergeant    Kumarathunga NGL (Admin Splst (I))
Flight Sergeant    Kumara DADCP (Ops Grd (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Pushpakumara HMW    (Ops Grd (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Rajapaksha RARPK (Acct Splst (I))
Flight Sergeant    Jayaweera MADA (Log Supsr (I))
Flight Sergeant    Rathnayake KAGAN (MT Fitt (I))
Flight Sergeant    Liyanage LRK     (Ops Grd (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Jayasundara JMCD (PTI (I))
Flight Sergeant    Wasana  LMLT (A&P Fitt (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Bandara RASL (Grd Stwd Junr Supsr (I))
Flight Sergeant    Ananda SMSP     (Ops Grd (Sp))
Flight Sergeant    Samarasinghe ADCN    (Dvr Mech (II))
Flight Sergeant    Ranjankumara    KRS (Elect Tech (I))
Sergeant    Nawarathna DMLD (Ops Grd (I))
Sergeant    Bandara HMS    (Ops Grd (I))
Sergeant    Nishan KA (Provost (I))
Sergeant    Abeykoon AMTD (Cat Junr Supsr (I))
Sergeant    Ekanayaka OGWDB (Acct Splst (I))
Sergeant    Kumarasinghe WS (Comp Tech (I))
Sergeant    Bandara HDN    (Den Tech (I))
Sergeant    Thissa Kumara WG (Comp Tech (I))
Sergeant    Niranjith WA    (Admin Splst (I))
Sergeant    Rupasinghe HGGC (Admin Splst (I))
Sergeant    Ranasinghe JMPRB (Arm Fitt (Sp))
Sergeant    Singhabahu SRT (Log Supsr (I))
Sergeant    Samarasinghe SAIN (MT Fitt (I))
Sergeant    Dilhan EAD (Admin Splst (I))
Sergeant    Maduwantha KWG (Admin Splst (I))
Sergeant    Madhushanka AL (Admin Splst (I))
Sergeant    Wasana Kumara WGK (Qty Ser Asst (I))
Sergeant    Tharanga PR (Ops Grd (III))
Sergeant    Dinusha KY (Grd Stwd (II))
Corporal     Rajapaksha RGDP (Comp Tech (I))
Corporal     Sarath Kumara RM (Ops Grd (I))
Corporal    Egodawatta EGMLRC (Ops Grd (I))
Corporal    Ekanayake ENP (Ops Grd (I))
Corporal    Lakmal MHN    (Comp Tech (I))
Corporal    Fernando WHSV (Comp Tech (I))
Corporal    Hussain YS (Admin Splst (I))
Corporal    Madusanka AY (PTI (I))
Corporal    Dimantha Kumara JA    (Const Eq Tech (I))    
Corporal    Chandrakumara HMP    (AC Mech (I))
Corporal        Erandi WP (Ops Grd (III))
Leading Aircraftman    Sooriyadasa SBBT (Agri Asst (II))
Leading Aircraftman    Gunawardhana PTN (Ops Grd (I))
Leading Aircraftman    Nissanka NASK (Ops Grd (I))
Leading Aircraftman    Janaka WS (Ops Grd (I))
Leading Aircraftman    Lakshan RDT    (Comp Tech (I))
Leading Aircraftman    Maharim RM    (Ops Grd (I))
Leading Aircraftman    Madubashani EGC (Log Asst (II))
Leading Aircraftman    Sudantha OM    (Ops Grd (III))
Civil    Mr. J Idamgodage (Mess Boy (II))

The Commander of the Air Force conducted a comprehensive inspection of all Directorates, Divisions and Units at Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ), covering a wide range of key operational, administrative and support functions. The inspection included the Air Secretariat, Seva Vanitha Unit and Directorates responsible for Budget, Planning, Foreign Affairs, Air Operations, Administration, Training, Welfare, Media, Information Technology, Logistics, Finance, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Procurement, Cyber Operations, Audit and other support functions.

Coinciding with the Commander’s Inspection, the Space Operations Centre of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Space Division was officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the SLAF’s capabilities in the space domain. This strategic initiative is expected to enhance the Air Force’s space surveillance capabilities and strengthen its efforts to safeguard national interests and security in the increasingly important space domain.

As part of the inspection programme, the Commander also visited SLAF Detachment Battaramulla and the Airmen and Airwomen accommodation area at Kinnadeniya, where he reviewed the facilities and living conditions of service personnel.

He then joined All Ranks for lunch at the Warrant Officers’ and SNCOs’ Mess, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, followed by an inspection of the Station Headquarters. During this visit, the Commander delivered a general address at AFHQ, where he highlighted the importance of professionalism, discipline, and responsible use of the new high-tech facilities at Headquarters. He emphasized maintaining the Air Force’s longstanding reputation through ethical conduct, continuous training, and knowledge-sharing. In conclusion, the Commander extended his appreciation to the Commanding Officer and all personnel for their dedicated efforts in upholding the highest standards of the establishment.

The Commander also inspected SLAF Guwanpura, inspecting key operational and welfare facilities, including the SLAF Dental Hospital, Pre-School and Day Care Centre, MT Complex, Bakery, Works Section, Clippers Salon, Welfare Shop and recreational amenities. Further Commander visited Health Management Center, Officers’ Married Quarters at Kollupitiya and SLAF Station Colombo.

The inspection formally concluded at the AFHQ Officers’ Mess, Thummulla followed by a social gathering. This event marked the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Commander’s Inspection Series across the Sri Lanka Air Force.