A shramadana campaign was conducted by SLAF Stn BIA at Katana Pradeshiya Sabha Play Ground and Shanthi Elders’ Home Yatiyana on 20th and 21st February 2019 respectively in par with the 68th Air Force Day Celebrations. The Commanding Officer Group Captain SN Fernandopulle, all Officers and more than 50 Airmen participated in the event. ...

The newly constructed sanitary system for Rajagala Primary School was handed over by Group Captain HWR Chandima, the commanding officer of the SLAF Station Ampara on 20th February 2019. The construction work of the project was carried out by SLAF Station Ampara under the guidance of the Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force and Directorate of Welfare. The project was funded by the...

The biannual Aero India Exhibition organized under the theme “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities” commenced today at Yalahanka Air Force Station, Benglauru, India. This Exhibition which is organised every two years has already carved a niche for itself globally as a premier aerospace exhibition, with eleven successful editions organized since 1996. More than 60,000 business visito...

The press briefing of the "68th Air Force Day Exposition and Air Tattoo - 2019" and the 20th consecutive “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya-2019 ” was held at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo yesterday (20th February  2019). The Sri Lanka Air Force will be celebrating its 68th Anniversary on the 2nd of March 2019. In upholding its tradition of rich history, the "AIR FORCE DAY" is ...

The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off today (18 February 2019) at the Colombo Light House Galley. The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne graced the event as the Chief Guest while the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva and the Commander of the Air...

The SLAF Angampora team, the winners of the first ever Sri Lankaˈs Got Talent Show organized by Sirasa TV, launched an island wide awareness and publicity program last Friday (15 February 2019) under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Rifle Green Grounds.Following their success at the Sri Lanka’s Got Talent competition, the...

The Directorate of Sports conducted a special workshop for Coaches/ Trainers of SLAF Sports Pools in liaison with professionals of the National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) and Ministry of Sports from 14 to 15 February 2019 at the AFHQ’s Old Conference Hall. The aim of the workshop was to enhance the knowledge of Coaches/ Trainers of SLAF Sports Pools on the golden rule...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda conducted a full day Leadership Training Programme at Holy Cross College, Payagala on 9 February 2019 under the guidance of Group Captain BAMP Balasuriya, the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Katukurunda. This was conducted as per the directions given by the Directorate of Training on the request by the School Director Reverend Father Vincent Ash...

The newly constructed “The Clippers” Hair and Beauty Salon was declared open by the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Seva Vanitha Unit , Mrs Anoma Jayampathy at SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) yesterday (7 February 2019). This Salon is intended to provide beauty culture services to the ladies of SLAF Station BIA.The President Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF...

IPSC Sharp Shooter -2019 organized by the Hill Country Sport Shooting Club was held from 30 January to 3 February 2019 at Hanthana Firing Range Kandy. 151 top shooters from 12 Shooting Clubs in the country including the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Police participated in this major Championship. This is an internationally recognized Level III meet and will be considered as a trial for Intern...

The newly constructed Officers’ Mess Building at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathi yesterday (4 February 2019). The new building will house the Dining Hall, Ante Room, the Bar, Ladies Room, Billiards Room and a State of the Art Kitchen and will also have a VIP Suite.  The construction project was c...

Dressed in their Ceremonial finery, the participants of the 71st National Day Parade, comprising members of the Armed Forces, the Police and a multitude of others, bustled about the Galle Face Green at the crack of dawn, making their way to their positions, in preparation for the parade of the year, the 71st National Day Parade.  The arrival of the President of the Democ...

A rehearsal for the 71st National Day Parade was held this morning (2 February 2018) at the Galle Face Green. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy was present to inspect the rehearsals. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal DLS Dias, the Director Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal SK Pathirana, the Director Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando, Senior of...

No 3 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS) at SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 12th anniversary yesterday (1 February 2019) under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader PGVCP Nandasena. In view of the anniversary No 3 ADRS carried out a Shramadana Campaign and an alms giving program at “Sith Sewana Mentally Handicapped Children’s Home” at Thanamalvila on 30...

Squadron Leader WKS Bandusena handed over the command of SLAF Station Mullaitivu to Group Captain SPVK Senadheera on 30 January 2019. The traditional 'Handing over Taking Over’ parade was conducted and was commanded by Squadron Leader PBM Madahapola at the Station Parade Ground....

In keeping with a concept of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilians employed by the SLAF, the Seva Vanitha Unit organized a programme to felicitate students who performed extremely well at the Grade 5 Scholarship examination and GCE A/L Examination during the year 2018. The programme was held today (30 January 2019) at the AFHQ Auditorium under the ...

The Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters today (29 January 2019).  Official plaques were exchanged between the Vice Chancellor and the Commander to mark the occasion.Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya Appointe...

SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) celebrated its 21st anniversary on 25 Jan 2019 under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SN Fernandopulle. In view of the anniversary SLAF Station BIA carried out a shramadana campaign at Browns Beach Negombo, a Fatigue programme at Bolawalana Church and a Blood Donation Programme at the Station premises on 22 Januar...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony organized by the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa to invoke blessings on those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the country, all serving members in the SLAF, sister services and their families was held on 24 January 2019 under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando.The Pirith Chanting was follo...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by Venerable Lunugamwehera Suneetha Thero was held at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (24 January 2019).  Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the programme. ...

A team of Bangladeshi Air Force personnel consisting of a Squadron Leader, a Flight Lieutenant, two Flying Officers and six JNCOs reported to the SLAF Combat Training School on 21 Jan 19 and commenced their Airfield and Base Defence Proficiency Course yesterday (24 Jan 19). The Course will be conducted from 22 Jan to 30 Mar 19.The Course content aims:to enhance the service knowledge of B...