Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:

2026-11-07 06:52:51 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- >

SLAF INTER UNIT DRILL COMPETITIONS CONCLUDE ON A HIGH NOTE

The 'Inter Unit Drill Competition 2026 concluded on a high note today (06 November 2026) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a two-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, who attended as the Chief Guest.

A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF establishments participated in the drill competition. From these, two Airmen teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka , SLAF Base Anuradhapura and two Airwomen teams SLAF Base Katunayaka, SLAF TTS Eka qualified for the finals.

The team from SLAF Base Anuradhapura team comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer LADSP Appuhami, SLAF Base Katunayaka team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant EANM Edirisinghe showcased exceptional skills and emerged as the champions, receiving the Championship Trophies from Air Marshal VB Edirisinghe. The teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer APC Manajith, SLAF TTS Ekala team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant HMM Withana secured the second place in respective categories, while the teams from SLAF CTS Diyatalawa comprised of Airmen led by SVR fernando, SLAF Base Higurakgoda team comprised of Airwomen led by Flying Lieutenant BN Pinnaduwa claimed the third place in respective categories.

A Band Display was held featuring the Dharmaraja college Kandy Eastern Band and Nalanda College Colombo Western band - both of which achieved success in inter-school cadet competitions this year.

Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman Organizing Committee and Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, senior Officers, Officers and other ranks, specifically the school cadets, teachers and Principals of the respective winning schools, attended this grand occasion.

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The 'Inter Unit Drill Competition 2026 concluded on a high note today (06 November 2026) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a two-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, who attended as the Chief Guest.

A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF establishments participated in the drill competition. From these, two Airmen teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka , SLAF Base Anuradhapura and two Airwomen teams SLAF Base Katunayaka, SLAF TTS Eka qualified for the finals.

The team from SLAF Base Anuradhapura team comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer LADSP Appuhami, SLAF Base Katunayaka team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant EANM Edirisinghe showcased exceptional skills and emerged as the champions, receiving the Championship Trophies from Air Marshal VB Edirisinghe. The teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer APC Manajith, SLAF TTS Ekala team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant HMM Withana secured the second place in respective categories, while the teams from SLAF CTS Diyatalawa comprised of Airmen led by SVR fernando, SLAF Base Higurakgoda team comprised of Airwomen led by Flying Lieutenant BN Pinnaduwa claimed the third place in respective categories.

A Band Display was held featuring the Dharmaraja college Kandy Eastern Band and Nalanda College Colombo Western band - both of which achieved success in inter-school cadet competitions this year.

Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman Organizing Committee and Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, senior Officers, Officers and other ranks, specifically the school cadets, teachers and Principals of the respective winning schools, attended this grand occasion.

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The 'Inter Unit Drill Competition 2026 concluded on a high note today (06 November 2026) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a two-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, who attended as the Chief Guest.

A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF establishments participated in the drill competition. From these, two Airmen teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka , SLAF Base Anuradhapura and two Airwomen teams SLAF Base Katunayaka, SLAF TTS Eka qualified for the finals.

The team from SLAF Base Anuradhapura team comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer LADSP Appuhami, SLAF Base Katunayaka team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant EANM Edirisinghe showcased exceptional skills and emerged as the champions, receiving the Championship Trophies from Air Marshal VB Edirisinghe. The teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer APC Manajith, SLAF TTS Ekala team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant HMM Withana secured the second place in respective categories, while the teams from SLAF CTS Diyatalawa comprised of Airmen led by SVR fernando, SLAF Base Higurakgoda team comprised of Airwomen led by Flying Lieutenant BN Pinnaduwa claimed the third place in respective categories.

A Band Display was held featuring the Dharmaraja college Kandy Eastern Band and Nalanda College Colombo Western band - both of which achieved success in inter-school cadet competitions this year.

Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman Organizing Committee and Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, senior Officers, Officers and other ranks, specifically the school cadets, teachers and Principals of the respective winning schools, attended this grand occasion.

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The 'Inter Unit Drill Competition 2026 concluded on a high note today (06 November 2026) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a two-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, who attended as the Chief Guest.

A total of 27 teams representing (Airmen and Airwomen) all SLAF establishments participated in the drill competition. From these, two Airmen teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka , SLAF Base Anuradhapura and two Airwomen teams SLAF Base Katunayaka, SLAF TTS Eka qualified for the finals.

The team from SLAF Base Anuradhapura team comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer LADSP Appuhami, SLAF Base Katunayaka team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant EANM Edirisinghe showcased exceptional skills and emerged as the champions, receiving the Championship Trophies from Air Marshal VB Edirisinghe. The teams from SLAF Base Katunayaka comprised of Airmen led by Flying Officer APC Manajith, SLAF TTS Ekala team comprised of Airwomen led by Flight Lieutenant HMM Withana secured the second place in respective categories, while the teams from SLAF CTS Diyatalawa comprised of Airmen led by SVR fernando, SLAF Base Higurakgoda team comprised of Airwomen led by Flying Lieutenant BN Pinnaduwa claimed the third place in respective categories.

A Band Display was held featuring the Dharmaraja college Kandy Eastern Band and Nalanda College Colombo Western band - both of which achieved success in inter-school cadet competitions this year.

Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman Organizing Committee and Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, senior Officers, Officers and other ranks, specifically the school cadets, teachers and Principals of the respective winning schools, attended this grand occasion.

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