Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) officially opened 63 transitional shelters constructed for families affected by Cyclone Dithwa at Rangala Waththa, Kandy, on 17 September 2026. The project, funded by the Government of Japan, was inaugurated in the presence of Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka H.E Akio Isomata, and Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. The ceremo...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special Public Day programme was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo on 16 September, providing an opportunity for retired Tri-Forces personnel, their family members and other public to directly present their concerns and grievances. The programme was organised with the objective of p...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The change of command at the Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, SLAF Academy, China Bay, took place today (17 September 2026). The Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader KL Dhanawalawithana MSc (Mil Tec), BSc (Avn Stu), handed over the duties to Wing Commander LRTPB Senevirathna Msc (Def & Strat stu), MLRHRM, psc. The newly appointed Commanding Officer, Wing Commander LRTPB Senevirathna Msc (D...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaziang, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (15 Sep). During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the Chinese Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular attention to ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Eric Meyer, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (15 Sept). During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the U.S. Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed avenues for further strengthening the longstandin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Fire and Rescue Service conducted a High-Rise Building Rescue (HRBR) and Fire Evacuation Drill at Havelock City, Colombo, on 16 September 2026. This marked the first-ever fire evacuation and high-rise rescue drill conducted at the building, which has a total height of approximately 98.01 meters. The exercise was designed to enhance the operational readiness, coordination and res...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the inaugural meeting of the National Tsunami Ready Board (NTRB) held at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo on 14 September. The meeting marked an important step towards strengthening Sri Lanka's coastal disaster preparedness and resilience through the implementation of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready R...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The "9th Inter Unit Golf Championship 2026" of the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded successfully at the Eagles' Heritage Golf Course, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, following three days of keenly contested golfing from 09 to 11 September 2026. The Awards Ceremony was held on 11 September 2026 and was graced by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena, as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A team of Veterinary Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Agro Unit, comprising he Commanding Officer of Agro Unit Group Captain Sampath Jayathilake and Wing Commander Henry Jinarathne, provided veterinary assistance to the Department of Wildlife Conservation in the safe tranquilization and relocation of an elephant from the Thalawa area. The intervention was carried out following reports of the elep...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Base Ratmalana on 11 September 2026. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana Air Vice Marshal Dinesh Jayaweera. During the parade, Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service and civilian personnel in recognition ...