Special Airborne Force
| Special Airborne Force (SABF) | |
|---|---|
SABF insignia | |
| Active | 1989 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Type | Special Airborne forces |
| Role | Special Operations, VIP Protection, Anti-Hijack and Hostage Rescue operations, Urban warfare, Urban combat rider duties |
| Part of | Directorate Of Ground Operations, Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | SLAF Headquarters |
| Nickname | SABF |
| Anniversaries | April 24 |
| Engagements | 1987–1989 The Southern Insurgency Ealam warSri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Wing Commander Sumedha Ritigala |
The Special Airborne Force (SABF), also known as Special Airborne Wing, is the first elite special force in the Sri Lanka Air Force and forms part of the SLAF Regiment. It provides air assault capabilities and VVIP protection.