The SLAF Men’s and Women’s hockey teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 4th “Dutha 7s” All-Island Inter-Club 7-a-Side Hockey Tournament held yesterday (19 January 2025) at the Vincent Dias Ground, Badulla. Organized by the Past Pupils Association of Dharmadutha College, Badulla, the event brought together top hockey teams from across the country, and the SLAF teams em...

The Inter-Unit Soccer Championship 2025 was held at SLAF Trade Training School - Ekala on 17 January 2025. The Final Session and Awards Ceremony took place at the Soccer Ground of Trade Training School, with the participation of the acting Director General Ground Operations of the SLAF, Air Commodore Ruwan Chandima, gracing the event as the Chief Guest. The overall Women’s Team Champio...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2025 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded today (18 January 2025) in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee. This year’s tournament was powered by Dialog Enterprise as the Exclusive Main Sponsor which made it much more glamorous and memorable for the parti...

Rugby comes alive for the Airmen as they registered their third victory in the Mastercard Inter Club Rugby League 2024/25 by beating a strong Police rugby outfit today (18 January 2025) at the Ratmalana Air Force Rugby Grounds.The game started with an early try registered by the Shashika Fernando of Air Force with the conversion successfully completed by Gayantha Iddamalgoda.The cops ret...

The Sri Lanka Air Force officially opened its newest golf course, the Eagles’ Citadel Golf Course, constructed to international standards, at SLAF Station Sigiriya today (17 January 2025). The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force,...

It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the Sunset Commissioning Parade today evening (16 January 2025) of the No. 66 Officer Cadets Intake, No. 67 Officer Cadets Intake and No. 19 Lady Officer Cadets Intake, the No. 37 and No.39 Kotelawala Defence University Intakes comprising a total of 84 Male Officers and Lady Officers.On the invitation of t...

Ground Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay proudly celebrated its 32nd anniversary yesterday (13 January 2025). This Training Wing was initially established as the Combat Training School on 13 January 1993 and subsequently changed its name as Ground Training Wing on 15 July 2013.The Ground Training Wing has been commanded by 29 Commanding Officers so far and presently commanded by Gr...

The transformation of the Hingurakgoda runway is currently in progress to meet international standards and accommodate widely utilized A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft operations. After extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the SLAF was entrusted with the design and construction of the runway. The Road Development Authority (RDA) has been assigned to review SLAF’s designs and prov...

The Eva All-Island Open Netball Tournament 2025 organized by the Western Province Netball Association was held on 11th and 12th January 2025, at the Sri Lanka Air Force Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.The Air Force Netball Team competed in ‘A’ and ‘B’ Divisions, winning both Championships after beating Net Champs Sports Club 39-18 and Jaffna Netball Team 13-07, respectively.The ‘M...

No. 3 Maritime Squadron, based at SLAF Academy China Bay, proudly celebrated its 6th anniversary yesterday (11 January 2025) since reinstatement, marking 28 years of dedicated operational service to the nation.The Squadron plays a vital role in safeguarding the sovereignty of Sri Lanka through its diverse range of missions, including Maritime and Land Air Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Se...

As part of the ongoing  "Clean Sri Lanka" National initiative, the SLAF Station Koggala conducted a comprehensive beach and surrounding area cleaning programme today (11 January 2025) at the Koggala beachfront. This event aimed to support environmental sustainability and raise public awareness about the importance of maintaining clean and healthy surroundings.The programme, lead by ...

The 13th Defence Services Weightlifting Championship 2024/2025 concluded successfully at the Torrington Sports Complex Colombo, today (09 January 2025).  Commodore Rohan Dissanayake graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chairman of SLAF weightlifting , Air Commodore  Dinesh Jayaweera, senior officers from the Sri Lanka Army and Navy and other invitees participated to witn...

The press briefing for the Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament – 2025 took place today, (09 January 2025), at the Air Force Headquarters in the Defence Headquarters Complex.The Eagles’ Golf Links of the Sri Lanka Air Force is all set to host the Commander’s Cup – 2025, an annual golf tournament for men and women, on 17 and 18 January 2025 at the scenic China Bay, near the historic ...

A historic achievement was made at the MINUSCA Bria Airport yesterday (07 January 2025), as it hosted its first-ever Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Simulator training. This event marks a crucial step in enhancing emergency response capabilities within the Central African Republic. The exercise was organized under the guidance of Mr. Kendjo Mukendi Tomboji, Aviation Fire Marshal of the ...

The grand prize winners of the recently concluded raffle draw for the ‘Suraksha’ Air Force Care Home Project, received their cheques today (08 January 2025) at Air Force Headquarters from the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, in a special ceremony. The occasion was attended by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Thushara Sirimanne and other senior of...

The No 10 Fighter Squadron, known as the “Lion Cubs”, celebrated its 29 anniversary today (06 January 2025). The day began with the working parade at the Squadron which was inspected by the Commanding Officer Group Captain Prabath Wijekoon.The Commanding Officer reflected on the illustrious history of the Squadron and acknowledged the significant contributions of past and present mem...

The Change of Command at Regiment Special Forces, SLAF Station Morawewa  held yesterday (05 January 2025) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at Station parade square. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BWTS Bandara USP, MSc (Def & Strat stu), BSc (Mgt), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander R Bastian CQHRM In CIPM, Dip in OSH (NIOSH...

The SLAF hosted a pivotal conference today (06 January 2025) at Air Force Headquarters to outline proposals and frameworks for three major future projects under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ National Drive. The meeting, chaired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, highlighting the SLAF’s proactive approach toward environmental sustainability, public health and co...

The SLAF Station Pidurutalagala celebrated its 15th anniversary yesterday (05 January 2025) giving prominence to social, and recreational activities. The celebration commenced  with customary working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura  followed by an address to the officers and other rankers of the Station. As part of the a...

The SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team triumphed at the prestigious Munchee Super League Volleyball Championship 2024, held today (04 January 2025) at the Sir Albert F Peiris Indoor Stadium, Wennappuwa. This highly competitive tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, featured seven women’s teams from across the country.In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, the...

The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksha accompanied by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Katukurunda, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, participated in the ceremonial opening of the newly constructed Dispensary of the Outpatient Department of the Base Hospital Elpitiya for public ownership today (04 January 2025).The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the ...