Sri Lanka Air Force

Offical Twitter page for Sri Lanka Air Force

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

🚁 SLAF Aviation Unit (MINUSCA) executed a high-risk CASEVAC in Am Dafok after a hostile attack on Zambian Battalion patrols. Despite severe weather & a volatile LZ, the crew safely evacuated 14 casualties across Birao & Bria. 🇱🇰🕊️
More details: https://t.co/6slGeHzvZs

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ධර්මාලෝකයෙන් ලෝවැසියන් සුවපත් වන පින්බර පොසොන් පොහොයක් වේවා..

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

🚁🇱🇰 SLAF expands rotary-wing fleet with 10 Bell 206 (TH-57 Sea Ranger) helicopters, enhancing pilot training, operational capability and emergency response readiness under strengthened Sri Lanka–US defence cooperation. @PACAF @USEmbSL

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🇺🇸🤝🇱🇰 Forging stronger wings for the future.

Commander of US Pacific Air Forces, General Kevin B. Schneider, met with Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe — reinforcing strategic cooperation, operational excellence & enduring partnership.

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄

The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum will be temporarily closed on 23rd June 2026 only.

We regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

🇱🇰 The Lion Cub takes flight once again!

The SLAF successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft. Featuring advanced avionics and enhanced multirole capabilities, the upgraded Kfir strengthens Sri Lanka’s air defence and future readiness.

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄

The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum will be temporarily closed on 6th June 2026 only.

We regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

A significant milestone in Sri Lanka–United States defence cooperation. Ten TH-57 ‘Sea Ranger’ helicopters have arrived in Sri Lanka and will soon be inducted into service with the SLAF, strengthening aviation training, HADR and search and rescue capabilities.
#srilankaairforce

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

කරුණාව, දයාව සහ මෛත්‍රියෙන් පිරී සිත් ඇතිවන
සුබ වෙසක් මංගල්‍යයක් වේවා!

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

Eid Al Adha Mubarak!
May Allah fill your life with peace, happiness and countless blessings

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

Remembering Sri Lanka’s fallen heroes at the 17th National War Heroes Commemoration in War Heroes Memorial.

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🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳 Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka highlights the enduring friendship and defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. The visit included tributes at the IPKF Memorial and official engagements with the Sri Lanka Air Force.

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

Welcome home, Champion
Corporal Tharanga PR returns to Sri Lanka after a sensational GOLD medal performance — 89.28m and a new meet record at the Kip Keino Classic 2026 in Nairobi!
The nation is proud.
#WelcomeHome #SriLanka #GoldMedalist #Athletics

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

Congratulations to Leading Aircraftwoman Lankathilaka GIS on winning bronze medal in Women's Long Jump at the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, held at Sanya, China.
#asiangames2026 #Sanya2026 #6thasiangames #womenslongjump #bronzemedal #AsianGames #womeninsports #BronzeandProud

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SLAF strengthens expressway safety 🚒🇱🇰

Fire & rescue services now active at Seeduwa, Galanigama, Kurundugahahetakma, Pinnaduwa & Sooriyawewa—ensuring faster response to accidents and emergencies across key routes.
#SLAF #RoadSafety #srilanka #ExpresswaySafety

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17 SLAF athletes will represent Sri Lanka at the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026 in China, competing in Athletics, Handball, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Kabaddi. 💪🏽🏆
Wishing them the very best!
#SLAF #AsianBeachGames2026

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

Best wishes to all celebrating Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
#slaf #sinhalaandtamilnewyear2026 #avurudu2026

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A Bell 412 from No. 4 Squadron, SLAF Base Ratmalana, carried out Bambi Bucket operations to douse a fire at the Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala.
#SLAF #srilankaairforce #DisasterResponse #bambibucket #bell412 #no4squadron #emergencyresponse #PublicSafety

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

SLAF proudly declared open the Pollinator Garden at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a significant step towards environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. 🌿🐝
#SLAF #PollinatorGarden #sustainability #srilankaairforce #planetearth #biodiversity #SilentHeroes

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Air Force Commander inspects the finishing stage of Phase One at Colombo Central Bus Terminal ahead of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year.
More details: https://t.co/yKUly0Ysbc
#CleanSriLanka #urbanrenewalproject #SLAF #srilankaairforce #colombo #PublicService