Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today, 5 October 2026. During the official interaction, the two dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on training and academic activities. The cordial ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Fall Out Parade of No. 175 Regular Airmen, No. 43 Direct Entry Volunteer Airmen and No. 137 Volunteer Airmen Recruit Courses was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, on 05 October 2026. The parade was commanded by the Chief Instructor Recruit Training, Squadron Leader Nuwan Wickramasinghe. The Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hett...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the reception held to mark the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea as a special guest at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, on 02 October. Hosted annually by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, the reception was graced by the Chief Guest, Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Deputy M...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully conducted a Medical Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) Programme with the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) from 28 September to 01 October 2026 at SLAF Hospital Ratmalana. Initiated following the first Myanmar-Sri Lanka Air Staff Talks, the programme aimed to strengthen professional cooperation, foster engagement and facilitate knowledge sharing in the fields of Aviation Me...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially declared open Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mattala on 02 October 2026. Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly welcomed by the inaugural Commanding Officer, Group Captain Kelum Wimalarathne, and accorded a street lining ceremony. During the visit, the Commander inspected the land identified for the proposed establishment of a new Air B...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila today (02 October 2026). Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nirup Wanasinghe. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade, commanded by the Commanding Officer. During the parade, Certificates of Commen...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) recently reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Ministry of Defence premises during a visit to the site. During the visit, project officials briefed the Defence Secretary on the progress achieved, infrastructure readiness and the remaining work. Noting that construction is nearing completion, he emphasized...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) convened a stakeholder meeting today (02 October) at the Ministry of Defence premises, under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the Task Force, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The meeting reviewed ongoing measures to prevent and combat human trafficking, progress under the Nation...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion on assessing the feasibility of developing a master plan for the proposed Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion and Value-driven Employment (THRIVE) Project, aimed at transforming Colombo and the Western Province into a vibrant, inclusive and economically dynamic tourism destination, was held today (02 October) at the Ministry of Defence. The meeting was co-chair...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Renovated classrooms and sanitation facilities at Muttur Muslim Girls' College in Trincomalee were handed over to students on, 1 October 2026, following a joint initiative supported by the Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation, USA and the Sri Lanka Navy. The project was carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, with financial support from the Royal College Old Boy...