Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Australian Defence Attache Colonel Amanda Johnson and the newly appointed Defence Attache Captain Ben Fennell called on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (03 November). The meeting provided an opportunity to formally introduce the incoming Defence Attache and mark the conclusion of Colonel Johnson's tenure in Sri La...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-03 13:09:19 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > COMMANDER OF THE AIR FORCE DELIVERS GUEST LECTURE AT NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a Guest Lecture on the theme 'Role of Sri Lanka Air Force in National Security' for the Tri-Services, Police and Foreign Officers of Course No. 05 at the National Defence College today (03 November ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion on developing a structured programme to facilitate National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) for officers and other ranks retiring from the Tri Services, enabling them to pursue successful second careers, was held on 29 October at the Office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.). The discu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit deployed in the Central African Republic has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and operational excellence by undertaking a highly confidential and high-risk hostage rescue operation on 19 October 2026 to rescue three civilians who had been abducted and detained as hostages for more than 8 months. The rescue location was situated approximately 2...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Security Forces personnel have already commenced active involvement in the national initiative to protect Sri Lanka's wild elephant population and mitigate human-elephant conflict, with joint operations conducted alongside wildlife authorities resulting in the detection of illegal firearms, explosive traps and the arrest of three suspects, including a woman, in the Kekirawa area. This coo...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a meeting at his office in Colombo today (02 November) to discuss the financial sustainability of the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA). The meeting focused on the role and responsibilities of the RVSA, particularly the contribution of funds credited to the Authority through revenue generated by the National Lotteries B...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-02 23:52:13 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF STATION PALAVI COMMEMORATES ITS 19 TH ANNIVERSARY SLAF Station Palavi proudly commemorates the 19th Anniversary of its establishment marking a significant milestone in its history on 01 November 2026. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect upon the station's proud heritage, achievements and dedicated service towards safeguarding the nation's air...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-02 23:40:29 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > TWO-DAY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR SLAF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS A two-day Training and Development Workshop for preschool teachers of the Sri Lanka Air Force was successfully conducted on 31 October and 01 November 2026 at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. The workshop aimed to enhance the professional competencies of preschool teachers through mode...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-02 23:31:54 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > CERTIFICATE AWARDING CEREMONY OF NO. 09 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE BASIC COURSE The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 09 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Basic Course was held on today (02 November 2026) at No 49 CBRNE Wing SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Actg Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-02 19:26:39 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SRI LANKA AIR FORCE KABADDI PLAYERS ACHIEVE HISTORIC SUCCESS AT THE COMMONWEALTH KABADDI CHAMPIONSHIP The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 was held from 23 October to 31 October 2026, at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Organized as a test event and showcase to promote kabaddi for future inclusion in the main Commo...