Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 4 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Browns EV (Pvt) Ltd, a leading electric vehicle company in Sri Lanka, and LOLC Finance PLC, a leading financial institution, on 04 September 2026 at Air Force Headquarters. The MoU aims to facilitate the provision of a range of electric vehicles to serving and retired SLAF personnel at concessionary rates, further strengthening the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 4 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The joint training exercise Atlas Angel - II 2026 conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Pacific Air Force and the United States Montana National Guard concluded successfully. The closing ceremony of the joint training exercise 'Atlas Angel - II 2026' conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force, the United States Montana National Guard and the Pacific Air Force in coordination with the United States Embassy was h...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) represented Sri Lanka at the 28th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference, held in Victoria, Canada, from 31 August to 2 September 2026. During the conference, the Defence Secretary participated in multilateral discussions on key regional and international security concerns, contributed valuable insights, and s...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MHRM, BSc (Def Stu) Aero Eng, C Eng (UK), MRAeS, AMIE (SL), ndc, psc, assumed duties as the new Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 01 September, succeeding Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, who relinquished the appointment upon completion of his tenure. The formal assumption of duti...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Squadron Leader Raini Balasooriya assumed duties as the Commanding Officer of the Women's Wing, Sri Lanka Air Force, on 03 September 2026, becoming the first Lady Officer to hold this appointment. In her new capacity, she is entrusted with providing leadership and direction to women personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with responsibility for their discipline, welfare, professional development, training and c...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, inspected the ongoing renovation work of the Airmen Married Quarters at SLAF Base Katunayake on 02 September 2026, reaffirming the Air Force's continued commitment to enhancing the welfare and living standards of its personnel and their families. The renovation project, initiated under the guidance of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air F...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Inter-Unit Indoor and Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 was successfully conducted from 24 August to 01 September 2026, with the finals and awards ceremony held on 02 September 2026 at SLAF Base Katunayake. The finals and awards ceremony were graced by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and President Air Force Sports Council, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, as the Chief Guest. Indoor and Beach Volle...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: No. 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake commemorated its 69th Anniversary today (02 September 2026), marking nearly seven decades of distinguished service to the nation. The Squadron was established on 01 September 1957 under the command of Flight Lieutenant PH Mendis. Since its inception, the Squadron has been led by 33 Commanding Officers and is currently under the command and guidance of Win...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A special ceremony to hand over appointment letters to 160 newly recruited civilian employees to fill vacancies in the Civil Administrative Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held today (02 September 2026) at Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters. The appointment letters were presented under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara, who attended the occasion at the invita...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A formal ceremony to present appointment letters to the latest intake of civilian staff for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was held today (Sep 02) at SLAF Headquarters. The event was graced by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest. During the proceedings, 160 new civilian recruits officially joined the SLAF cadre. This intake notably in...