Master Warrant Officer SMNP Samarakoon took over duties as the Command Master Warrant Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias today (24 June 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The first ever Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the SLAF, Master Warrant Officer GGM Ranjith Kumara ceremonially handed over his appo...

Wing Commander KMSPB Kulathunga handed over the command of No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Wing Commander DL Hewavitharana on 23rd June 2019. The traditional “Handing Over Taking Over Parade” was conducted and was commanded by Squadron Leader EMN Ekanayake at the Squadron premises. ...

A friendly cricket tournament followed by a social gathering with the participation of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain KC Geethapriya, all Officers, Other Ranks, and all civil staff was the highpoint of the 17th Formation day celebrations of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing at SLAF Base, Katunayake, which fell on the 22nd of June 2019.The M&EE Wing was established...

The Second Session of No 01 Administrative and Management Performance Development Module for Base Commanders and Commanding Officers commenced on 19th June 2019 at SLAF Academy China Bay and concluded on 21st June 2019. The inauguration was made with the address by the Commanding Officer of Junior Command and Staff College at the SLAF Academy China Bay, Group Captain SDGM Silva.The aim o...

The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Sajjad Ali called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias today (21 June 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Advisor and the Commander held a discussion on matters of mutual interest before exchanging mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Air Field Construction Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday (20th June 2019).AFCW, earlier known as RRR Wing was formed to undertake rapid repairs of runways. However, the task was extended to include the construction of buildings and other infrastructure developments as well. In 2012, RRR Wing was entrusted with construction of Iranamadu Runway and s...

The Badge Awarding Ceremony of the No. 52 Airmen, No. 28 Navy Personnel and No. 2 Foreign Students EOD Basic Courses was held today (19th June 2019) at the Main Lecture Hall of the EOD Training School at SLAF Station Palavi. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palavi, Group Captain GSN Priyadarshana participated as the Chief Guest.The courses commenced on the 14th of January 2019 with...

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over a Wheel Chair (Commode Type) to Sergeant Bandara AGW today (19th June 2019) at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo.Assistance was provided for the daughter of Sergeant Bandara AGW who has been disabled....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Navy Headquarters premises today (19 June 2019). The Air Force Commander was received with a Guard of Honour at Navy Headquarters. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the two Commanders to mark the o...

The outgoing Defence Attaché at the US Embassy in Colombo, Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hess paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (19 June 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.Lieutenant Colonel Hess thanked the Air Force Commander for the support extended to him during his tenure as Defence Attaché before mementos were exchanged to m...

The Thailand International North Bangkok University Judo Championship was held at the North Bangkok University in Thailand from 15th to 17th June 2019 attended by more than 19 countries including Japan, Korea and Vietnam. The championship was organized by the Thailand Judo Association. Four SLAF Judoka participated in the Championship. Leading Aircraftman Darmawardana RCN in the under 73...

The All Island Open Women’s 3x3 Pick Up Game 2019, Basketball tournament organized by Sri Lanka Basketball Federation was held at the Nawala Gateway College on the 16th of June 2019. Eight Women’s Teams participated and SLAF played in the Finals against the Track Master Team where the SLAF Team emerged as Runner Up of the tournament....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne today (17 June 2019). This is the first official call on the Chief of Defence Staff by Air Marshal Dias upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 17th Commander.After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were e...

The present Shooting Coach of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Warrant Officer Chandana GM (Retired) has been selected as the National Shooting Coach by the National Shooting Sports Federation for the upcoming South Asian Games which are due to be held in Nepal.Warrant Officer Chandana who hails from Panadura served in the SLAF from 1985 to 2007. He is a product of Bandaragama Galthude Kanishta ...

The Passing out Parade of No.64 Intake Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No.16 Intake Lady Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No. 168 Regular Airmen Recruit Course, No.38 Regular Airwomen Recruit Course, No. 131 Volunteer Airmen Recruit Course and No.14 Volunteer Airwomen Recruit Course was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa this morning (14th ...

The Civil Engineering Wing (CEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 16th anniversary yesterday (13th of June 2019).The CEW, established to undertake all the major construction and renovations in the Sri Lanka Air Force and of the State Sector as planned by the Air Force Headquarters, presently consists of 20 Civil Engineering Officers and 1637 airmen trained under various discipline...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry premises today (12 June 2019).The occasion being the Commander’s first official calls on the State Minister of Defence upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 17th Commander, mementoes were exchanged between the State Minist...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General S H S Kottegoda (Retd) at the Ministry premises today (12 June 2019).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the Secretary of Defence upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 17th Commander, mementoes were exchanged between th...

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over a wheel chair to Sergeant Ekanayake EMGS today (12th June 2019) at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo.Assistance was provided for the father of Sergeant Ekanayake who has been disabled for the past four years....

The Japan- Sri Lanka Friendship Association donated two Fire Engines, a Squad Fire Engine and an Ambulance to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters, this morning (12 June 2019). The delegation led by Dr (Mrs). Eranga Thilakaratne and Mr. Goto Hideki, the President of Hitex Manufacturing Co-operation, ceremonially handed over documents pertaining to the said...

Captain Asdi Yasin Yanuar Pribadi, Defence Attache of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters today (11 June 2019).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...