Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
The No. 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya, celebrated its 17th anniversary on 01 June 2025. To commemorate the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron parade ground and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PWDB Rathnayake.
The origin of UAV operations in Sri Lanka trace back to 1996, with the formation of No. 11 UAV Flight at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda under the command of Flight Lieutenant DS Talagala. The squadron was later re-established at SLAF Bases Vavuniya and Anuradhapura, playing a pivotal role in aerial surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
During the Humanitarian Operatio...