Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Prasanka Martino was appointed as the Director General Aeronautical Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (01 September 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Prasanka Martino at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director G...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Legal Division of the Sri Lanka Air Force successfully conducted the 7th and 8th Legal Aid Programmes for Air Force personnel at SLAF CTS Dla and SLAF Stn Wla on 28 and 29 August 2026, respectively. The programmes were conducted through a series of sessions covering a brief introduction to the legal system of Sri Lanka, Air Force Law, an introduction to the prevention of dangerous drugs and online gambling...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: On the sidelines of Exercise ATLAS ANGEL-II 2026, a delegation from the U.S. Montana National Guard, led by Brigadier General Trace Thomas and Brigadier General Renea Dorvall, accompanied by officials from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, visited the Ministry of Defence on 01 September. During the visit, the delegation met the Overlooking Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Additional...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake marked its 75th Anniversary of dedicated service to the Nation with a series of commemorative events, reflecting its proud legacy and enduring contribution to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The anniversary celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, commanded by Group Captain Gihan Rodrigo and reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal Amith Jayamaha. The hist...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Inspectorate of Flight Safety, under the leadership of the Director Flight Safety, conducted the 17th Annual Flight Safety Poster Competition Awards Ceremony at Air Force Headquarters this morning (01 September 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasith Sumanaweera, and the Director...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Adjutant General of the State of Montana National Guard and Head of the Delegation, Brigadier General Trace Thomas, called on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, today (31 August 2026). During the meeting, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, Brigadier General Thomas and the delegates engaged in productive discussions on matters of bilateral importan...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A 6-member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters today (31 August 2026). The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Promeet Bose. The head of the delegation, Air Commodore Promeet Bose, along with a few members, called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, where symbolic mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion. Di...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC), led by Ms. Anvita Sinha, Joint Secretary and Senior Directing Staff (Civil Services) of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), met with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), during a courtesy call at his office in Colombo today (31 August). The visiting delegation, comprising senior foreig...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme for officials of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on 25 August 2026 at the Galle District Secretariat. In an era where child protection and the advancement of women's rights are increasingly intertwined with the digital environment, this important capacity-bu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired Public Day Programs in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala on 29 and 30 August, respectively. The sessions provided an accessible platform for members of the veteran community, their families, and the general public to directly raise their concerns and seek assistance on welfare and service related matters. The prog...