Basic life support and first aid training for SLAF Fire Fighters was arranged at all SLAF establishments under the guidance of Air Vice Marshal (Dr) LR Jayaweera, the Director Health Services as per the directives from the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. In line with this program, SLAF Station Colombo conducted the above course from 15 to 26 June 2020 in two sessi...

The newly appointed Commandant of the Police Special Task Force, Deputy Inspector General of Police Waruna Jayasundara called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at Air Force Headquarters this morning (25 June 2020).The Commander warmly welcomed the new Commandant of the Police Special Task Force to Air Force Headquarters as this was the first official meeting b...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over a Walker to Sergeant Eranga PVS yesterday (24 June 2020).This donation was done to provide relief to his disable mother in law. The donation took place at the Seva Vanitha Unit at Air Force Headquarters with the presence of the Secretary and the Staff of the Seva Vanitha Unit....

The Ex- Royal Ceylon Air Force Club based in Melbourne Australia came forward for the first time to donate 15 Wheel Chairs to the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit this morning (24 June 2020) during a simple ceremony at Air Force Headquarters.The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias who was received by the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri P...

The Inauguration of the No - 01 Tactical Urban Fighting (TUF) Course for QRT qualified Gunners was done on 22 June 2020 at the Regiment Special Forces Training School, SLAF Station Morawewa under the instructions and supervision of the Commanding Officer of Regimental Special Forces Wing - Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara and the Officer Commanding Training of Regimental Special Forces ...

An MI-17 helicopter from the No 6 Squadron at Anuradhapura airlifted the heaviest ever external load taken on for an underslung operation in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force this morning (19 June 2020) at Mulkirigala. An eight foot tall Buddha Statue which approximately weighed a mammoth 3.5 Tons was airlifted from the Weeraketiya Mandaduwa Grounds to the Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viha...

71 Naval Personnel who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre at Iranamadu were released this morning (19 June 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri LankaThese Nava...

In addressing the dearth of a vital force multiplier for Regiment Field Squadrons deployed in Air Base Defence the induction of sniper training within the Sri Lanka Air Force commenced with the No. 1 Sniper Training Course at SLAF Station Ampara. This initiative was done with the blessings of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the supervision of the Direc...

Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, BSc (Def Stu) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (16 June 2020) after completing more than 32 years of dedicated service to the nation. On a concept brought forward by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air Forc...

The CEW which presently consists of 15 Civil Engineering Officers and 1832 airmen trained in various civil engineering disciplines. Further, the CEW was established to undertake all the major constructions and rehabilitations of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the State sector as planned by Air Force Headquarters. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevailing situation in the country, the ...

The Badge Awarding Parade of the EOD Training School at SLAF Station Palavi for No 39 Officers, No No 54 Airmen and Airwomen EOD Basic Courses was held on 12 June 2020 at the main lecture hall of EOD Training School. Air Vice Marshal CB Labrooy, the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo graced the parade as the Chief Guest.During the ceremony 42 trainees including 4 Air Force Office...

The newly renovated bridge of the Thalathuduwa Aranya Senasana at Koggala was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias today (12 June 20).The construction was done in line with the 69th Air Force anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the construction was carried out by SLAF Station Koggala under the supervision of the Directorate of Ci...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit organized a donation programme for families at the Dabana Village in Mahiyanganaya yesterday (9 June 2020). The dry ration items required for this programme were collected through well wishes and distributed amongst approximately 150 indigenous families who were affected by the health safety measures taken to control the spread of COVID-19 in Sri...

On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the construction of a New Triage Centre adjoining the Colombo North Teaching Hospital at Ragama commenced on the 14th of May 2020. This is the second such Triage Centre which has been established to strengthen the health care facilities in Sri Lanka for the fight against COVID-19.An SLAF Engineering Team of ...

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka made a generous monetary donation to the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit today (8 June 2020) at Air Force Headquarters. The donation was made by a Chinese delegation led by the Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy, Senior Colonel Wan Dong to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Commanders’ Office. Th...

The Lanyard and Cane Awarding Ceremony of the No. 56 Airmen and No.15 Airwomen Gunner Instructors Technique Courses was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa this morning(8 June 2020). The Commanding Officer of the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa, Air Commodore C Wickramaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Officer Commanding Training, Wing Com...

The SLAF Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Wing conducted disinfection operations for 235 Sri Lankan Passengers who arrived from Germany on 06 June 2020 at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, a special CBRNE Team led by Pilot Officer SKS Rukshan conducted the operations. During the...

70 Naval Personnel who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located in Iranamadu were released this morning (6 June 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka Th...

The fall out Parade of No.65 Intake Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No.17 Intake Lady Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No.169 B Intake Regular Airmen, No.132 Intake Volunteer Airmen, No.39 Intake Regular Airwomen and No.36 Intake Direct Entry Airmen Recruit Courses was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa yesterday (2 June 2020). The para...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila celebrated its 42nd anniversary yesterday (1 June 2020). However, due to the situation with respect to the COVID-19 the Station conducted a Blood Donation Campaign today (2 June 2020) at Station Medical Section in collaboration with Blood Bank of the District General Hospital at Hambantota. The campaign was conducted under the guidance of the Command...

The Somawathiya Rajamaha Viharaya believed to have been built in the second century BC is located within the Somawathiya National Park on the left bank of the Mahaweli River. Each year during the rainy season, the Somawathi Area encounters heavy floods and as a result many pilgrims become stranded. On the instructions of Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the President of the Soc...