Air Vice Marshal DBV Weerasinghe
USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu), MIM (SL), psc
Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe, born in 1971, is a distinguished officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force. He embarked on his illustrious career by enlisting as an Officer Cadet with the 8th intake of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy, Ratmalana, on 03 November 1990. His early education was completed at St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, where he demonstrated exemplary academic and leadership qualities.
Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe pursued higher education at the Kotelawala Defence University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Defence Studies). Upon successful completion of his training, he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on 14 November 1992, in the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Branch. Throughout his career, Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe has exhibited exceptional dedication and proficiency in his field, contributing significantly to the advancement of the Sri Lanka Air Force's operational capabilities.
He commenced his distinguished military career as the Officer in Charge of Avionics at the No. 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron, SLAF Base Vavuniya. Demonstrating his dedication, he was entrusted with numerous key appointments, including Commanding Officer of the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the unit's operational readiness and technological capabilities. Further optimizing his efforts towards the effective functioning of the Directorate, he served in critical staff appointments such as Staff Officer Electronics Engineering II and subsequently, Staff Officer Electronics Engineering I. Further, Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe was appointed as the Commanding Officer of the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. In this capacity, he played a dynamic role in the institution's operation and development, significantly enhancing the training and professional development of Air Force personnel.
Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe has an exemplary record of professional military education and training. He successfully completed his Basic Combat Training and subsequently, Basic Administration Training at the Combat Training School in Diyathalawa in 1992, laying a strong foundation for his military career. His pursuit of professional excellence is marked by the completion of several advanced training programmes and courses designed to enhance his leadership and strategic skills.
Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe's professional excellence includes the successful completion of the Junior Command and Staff Course at SLAF Academy, China Bay, the Senior Command and Staff Course at the Defence Services Command & Staff College, Sapugaskanda, where he sharpened his strategic planning and high-level command capabilities. Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe earned the distinguished title of "ndc" from the National Defence College, the highest seat of strategic learning for officers of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces.
In recognition of his distinguished service and dedication to duty, Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe has been awarded the prestigious “Uttama Seva Padakkama.”
In addition to his operational and technical roles, Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe holds the appointment of Chairman for the Sri Lanka Air Force Judo Pool.
Further, Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe is supported by his beloved spouse, Mrs. Inoka Jayakodi and they are blessed with three daughters, Onela, Orin and Dymphna.
