The First Flight Safety Workshop for Officers for the year 2017 was successfully completed on 25th March 2017 at JC & SC premises SLAF Academy China bay.  The workshop was organized by the Command Flight Safety Inspectorate of the SLAF to instill safety culture and safety awareness among officers directly and indirectly involved with Air Operations of SLAF. Thirty three officers...

The Annual Sports Meet of SLAF TTS Ekala was held on 24th March 2017 at the School Sports Ground with the participation of all the trade trainees and instructors. Gp Capt Jude Perera, the Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala graced the event as the chief guest while all the Officers of the station were invited to witness this special evening.The trainees were divided in to three houses name...

The NCO Management School of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay held its 69th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course Award Ceremony on the 24th March 2017 under the Patronage of Air Commodore HN Abeysinghe who graced the occasion. The Commandant of SLAF Academy Air Vice Marshal PDKT Jayasinghe too witnessed this glamorous event along with the other Officers of the Academy.&nbs...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual AOC's Inspection of the SLAF Station Mullaittivu today (24 March 2017). The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Nishantha Priyadarshana and was accorded a Guard of Honour commanded by Flight Lieutenant KHMCI Herath.On conclusion of the inspection, The Commander addressed th...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual AOC's Inspection of the SLAF Station Iranamadu on 23 March 2017. The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was welcomed to the Station premises and thereafter reviewed the Parade commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu Group Captain Harsha Nanayakkara.A Certificate of Commendatio...

Upon a request made by the principal of the Ranajayapura Maha Vidyalaya, the Sri Lanka Air Force donated cricket accessories for the school cricket team as a CSR project. The Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura Air Commodore HN Abeysinghe participated on behalf of the Sri Lanka Air Force, participated in the handing over ceremony which was held at the Ranajayapura Maha Vidyalaya.&nb...

A 17-member delegation of the Oman National Defence College - 2017 comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from Oman who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 20 March 2017. The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Nasser Juma Mohamed.  On their arrival to the Air Force Headquarters; they were rece...

With the Dengue epidemic spreading rapidly in the Kinniya area of the Trincomalle District, the SLAF Academy has intiated a Special Dengue prevention programme to identify and address potential breeding grounds in the affected area commencing from 20 Mar to 24 Mar 17 with the participation of 90 Air Force personnel. ...

The SLAF Trade Training School Ekala felicitated the 2016 Excellence award winner F/Sgt Jayaweera in a ceremony arranged at TTS auditorium recently.The event was patronized by the Commanding Officer TTS Ekala Group Captain MJR Perera. All officers and other ranks witnessed the occasion.Further, the event offered and opportunity for the newly established TTS Band to favor the audience wit...

The passing out parade of the 32nd and 33rd Basic Airborne men's and women's Courses, No 7 Basic Freefall Course and Parachute Instructor Course (China) was held at the Drop Zone, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara today (20 March 2017). A total of 85 Para troopers pinned on their wings at the ceremony.Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy graced the occasion as ...

The 2nd contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit of United Nations’ Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS) passed another milestone in its successful journey and held the UN Peace Keeping Medal awarding ceremony on 15 Mar 2017. The 2nd  Sri Lanka Aviation Contingent was established in UNMISS, Bor on 07th June 2016 and has successfully completed 09 months mandatory requirement. The event was...

The inauguration of the first-ever milestone Induction Session of the one-year old Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM), themed on ‘Military Medicine - Sri Lankan Perspective’ got underway at the Eagle’s Lakeside Convention Hall, Attidiya on 10th March 2017 with the participation of Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), tri-forces commanders,...

No 6 Squadron SLAF Base Anuradhapura celebrated their 24th anniversary on 15th March 2017 giving prominence to a series of social and religious activities.  A project of renovation, repairing of damaged building and furniture at "Sathuta" orphanage was done by the contributions of all the Squadron personnel. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Commanding Officer Group ...

The Academy hospital at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 6th anniversary (Formation day) on 14 March 2017.In commemoration of this event, a Medical and Dental screening programme was arranged at T/Siddharda Vidyalaya ,Nachchikudah, China bay on 13 March 2017. Acting Commandant Group Captain SDGM Silva graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and school equipments were distributed amon...

No 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS) celebrated their 11th Anniversary on 15 March 2017 with an all rank lunch and a cricket tournament with the participation of all service and civil personnel of the Squadron.The Formation Day on 10th March 17 was inaugurated with a parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wg Cdr GGSR Gunawardena.The Squadron continued the celebrations with a CSR pr...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Ambagamuwe  Sanwutha Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 15 March 2017. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Vice Marshal DLS Dias, Director Health Services Air Commodore  LR Jayaweera, Director Welfare Air Commodore WMKSP Weerasinghe, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme....

Information Technology Wing SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated their 4th anniversary on 11th March 2017 giving prominence to social and religious activities.  A ‘Bodhi Pooja’ was organized on 09th March 2017 at Dharmashoka Maha Viharaya, Aththidiya to invoke blessings for all the serving personal of the Wing and their families and for its future endeavors. Further, School materials ...

The No. 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron SLAF Base Vna Celebrated its 11th Anniversary on 10th March 2017 giving prominence to social and religious activities.No. 2 ADRS was inaugurated on 10th March 2006 and played a key role in the battle against the enemy Air Power. To mark this event, a Shramadana campaign, Medical and Dental clinics were conducted for the children in Arugampuleliya Pri...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Annual AOCs Inspection of SLAF Station Palaly on 10 March 2017.The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer Group Captain LH Sumanaweera, and was accorded a guard of honour. During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas of the station.On conclusion of the annual inspecti...

The SLAF Karate Pool participated in the 2nd SFKF Open Karate Championship Sri Lanka Friends Cup 2017 which was held on 04 Mar 2017 at Elbert Peiris Indoor Stadium.The SLAF Karatekas performed exceptionally well at the tournament, securing the overall championship for both men and women. The SLAF also won 19 Gold, 08 Silver & 01 Bronze Medals. ...

Introducing yet another novel concept, a Spiritual Musical Event by Brother Charles Thomas organized by the Sri Lanka Air force Seva Vanitha unit was held at the Defence Services College Auditorium this morning (09 March 2017) to celebrate International Women’s Day. A large crowd of spectators enjoyed a blissful musical experience presented by Brother Charles Thomas & his music tea...