Air Force News
7:21pm on Saturday 7th July 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya today (07th July 2018).During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas of the Station including Station Headquarters, Main Operations Room, 215 Regt Sqn HQ, Works Section, Supply Section, SWO’s Office, MI Room Airmen’s /Airwo...
7:21pm on Saturday 7th July 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda today (07th July 2018).Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain VB Edirisinghe. The following service personnel were awarded ...
7:16pm on Saturday 7th July 2018
A 21 member Soccer Team from Bangladesh Air Force arrived at BIA today (07 July 2018) to participate in a friendly Soccer Tournament with their SLAF counterparts under the Sports Exchange Programme. The team will remain in Sri Lanka till 13 July 2018 during which period three soccer matches and country tours have been arranged.The team comprising the Manager, Squadron Leader SM Shamim Re...
6:35pm on Saturday 7th July 2018
The Closing Ceremony of the 4th batch of the Finishing School was held at Helitours Training Centre SLAF Trade Training School Ekala today (07 July 2018). Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit graced the occasion as the chief guest and gave away the certificates and prizes. A total of 18 participants including daughters of serving and retired service person...
6:35pm on Saturday 7th July 2018
The NCO Management School of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay held its No.3 English Medium and No.74 Sinhala Medium Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Courses Award Ceremony on the 6th of July 2018 under the patronage of Air Vice Marshal MD Ratnayake, Director Aeronautical Engineering of the SLAF.The primary objective of conducting this course is to impart a sound academic and ...
6:25pm on Saturday 7th July 2018
SLAF     Men and women’s teams bagged the 2018 Taekwondo championship with 09 gold medals.Defence Services Taekwondo Championship 2018 was held on 03rd, 04th and 05th July 2018 at the Indoor Gymnasium of SLAF Base, Katunayake.SLAF     Men’s and Women’s teams bagged the 2018 Taekwondo championship with the  SLAF Men’s Team securing Four (4) Gold ...
4:30pm on Thursday 5th July 2018
The outgoing Defence and Armed Forces Attaché of the Embassy of Israel in Bangkok, Mr. Dan Carmel made a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Air Force Headquarters today (05th June  2018).A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and the outgoing Attaché. Subsequently, mementoes were also exchanged to mark the occas...
3:57pm on Wednesday 4th July 2018
The Annual all-night ‘Pirith Chanting’ Ceremony to commemorate personnel of the SLAF who made the supreme sacrifice or, are missing in action during active service and to invoke blessings on their souls, was held on 03 July 2018 night followed by an almsgiving for 110 Venerable Maha Sangha today (04 July 2018) at SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala.The ‘Reliquary’ (Karaduwa) was ta...
3:57pm on Wednesday 4th July 2018
Two Officers and two Airmen received their Loadmaster Brevets from the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, today (04 July 2018).The following Officers and Airmen of the 16th and 17th Basic Air Load Master Courses pinned on their  badges after successfully completing the Ground Training and Basic Loadmasters’ Flying Training on AN -32 and MI-17 Aircraft at SL...
9:27pm on Tuesday 3rd July 2018
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.  At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.” Laurence Binyon For the Fallen.Even as it strides ahead to meet the security challenges of the future, being ever mindful that it is able to look back on having fulfilled its role of securing the nation...
4:55pm on Tuesday 3rd July 2018
A 23-member delegation from the Zimbabwe National Defence University comprising of Senior Officers of Tri-Services who are currently on their Overseas Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters today (03 July 2018).The delegation was headed by Air Vice Marshal MT Moyo, the Commandant of the Zimbabwe National Defence University. On their arrival to Air Force Headquart...
1:27pm on Tuesday 3rd July 2018
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) official website, “www.airforce.lk” won the Gold Award in the Government Category of the Best Web Competition 2018, whereas the Silver and Bronze awards were won by the web sites of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Navy respectively....
11:32pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly constructed Soccer and the Hockey Ground Complex at SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala today (02 July 2018).This was a long felt requirement of the Air Force which has become a reality and is now dedicated to the future of SLAF Sports. The construction of the Ground Complex was carried out by the Special...
11:18pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
Baseball Inter Unit Championship Tournament was conducted at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala from 18 June 2018 to 02 July 2018. 11 teams representing different Air Force establishments participated in the keenly contested tournament.Preliminary round matches were played from 18 June 2018 to 25 June 2018 and the final match was played between SLAF Trade Training School Ekala and Sri ...
11:17pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
Today (02 July 2018), the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy handed over the Fifth and Sixth Houses constructed under the “Commander’s Housing Project” by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit to the spouse of Late Corporal Gunasekara MWNS and Flight Sergeant Pradeep Kumara WW at Rathupaswala and Divulapitiya respectively. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva...
11:16pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
The SLAF Cricketers, both Men’s and Women’s Teams excelled at the Defence Services Cricket Championship – 2018 which was conducted from 3rd May 2018 to 30th June 2018. The men’s Team became the Joint Champion with SL Army whilst Women’s emerged Runner-up.The Award Ceremony was conducted at SL Navy Grounds Welisara and the Deputy Chief of Staff of SL Army Major General Kariyakar...
2:15pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
A vital and long outstanding requirement was fulfilled when the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy officially launched the “SLAF Doctrine” today (02 June 2018) at AFHQ. Initial copies of the “SLAF Doctrine” were handed over to the members of the Air Force Board of Management.The doctrine will provide seamless integration of all elements of the SLAF and also...
12:58pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
The 4th formation day celebration of SLAF hospital Colombo began with a parade reviewed by Commanding Officer, Group Captain PAV Padmaperuma. Addressing the gathering, the Commanding Officer thanked all who contributed to uplift the standards of the hospital, its contributions to the humanitarian operations, action during natural disasters, future challenges and its responsibilities towa...
12:35pm on Monday 2nd July 2018
The Air Defence Command and Control Centre at SLAF Station Mirigama celebrated its 12th Anniversary on 1st July 2018. The Working Parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PC Dissanayake. A Cricket Tournament was organized and celebrations concluded with an All Ranks Lunch. In line with the celebrations, a Fatigue and Alms Giving Programme was conducted on 26th J...
9:47am on Saturday 30th June 2018
The Importance of the Radar Station at SLAF Piduruthalagala was emphasized by Neth FM 0625 News (FM 95 & 94.8) this morning as reported by Hemantha Kahawalage. This news also appears on the Neth FM website http://nethnews.lk/article/55755...
12:39pm on Friday 29th June 2018
The Passing out Parade of No.62 Intake Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No.14 Intake Lady Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No. 166 (A) and 166 (B) Regular Airmen Recruit Course, No.36 Regular Airwomen Recruit Course, No 129 Volunteer Airmen Recruit Course, No 12 Volunteer Airwomen Recruit Course and No 34 Direct Entry Airmen and Airwomen Recruit Course was held at Sri...
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