Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the 42nd War Heroes' Day of the Police Special Task Force as the Chief Guest at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, Kalutara, this morning (01 September). Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Minister paid tribute to the STF war heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. He stated that the n...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The bilateral exercise, 'Atlas Angel - II - 2026,' led by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), commenced today (31 August 2026) at No 2 Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake. This comprehensive five-day training will be conducted in partnership with the Montana National Guard (MTNG) and marks a significant collaboration between the United States and Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Police, with the observers...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: No. 1 Flying Training Wing (No 1 FTW) proudly known as the "Cradle of Military Aviators" commemorated its 75th Anniversary today (01 September 2026) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay marking seven and a half decades of distinguished service and excellence in military flying training. The proud history of No. 1 FTW dates back to 01 September 1951, when No. 1 Flight of the Royal Ceylon Air Force was ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, SLAF Academy China Bay, celebrated its 26th Anniversary on 01st September 2026 under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader KL Dhanawalawithana. The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, was established in the year 2000 with the primary aim to develop leadership qualities and managerial skills of the Non-Commissioned Officers to ...
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...