The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Pidurutalagala today (16 September 2024). The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain WGND Wewakumbura, and was accorded a street line on his arrival.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station including...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa today (16 September 2024).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, commanded by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore HTH Dharmadasa. Further, the Certificates of Commendation was awarded to  Flight Sergeant Priyantha...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake today (13 September 2024). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Nishantha Priyadarshana, where a ceremonial street line was accorded upon his arrival.During the course of the inspection, the...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Palavi today (13 September 2024). Upon his arrival, the Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain PS Alexander, formally welcomed the Commander.During the guard of honor, the Commander awarded Certificates of Commendation to the following personnel in recognit...

The Annual General Meeting (AGM)-2024 of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was held today (13 September 2024) at the Horizon auditorium of Air Force Headquarters Sri Jayawardenepura. The AGM was chaired by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa and attended by its senior members: spouses of the Air Force Board of Management, Presidents and the Officers-in-Charge of ...

The SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team is set to compete in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Club Volleyball Championship 2024, scheduled to take place in the Maldives from 14 to 20 September 2024. This tournament, renowned for featuring the finest indoor and beach volleyball talent from across Central Asia and South Asia, will witness participation from 14 nations, including ...

The 13th Defence Services Games, where the three armed services engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced today (12 September 2024) at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda with the gracious presence of tri services Commanders.This year, the Games are hosted by the Sri Lanka Army and will officially begin on 25 September 2024, continuing through October of the following yea...

The 7th Airman-to-Airman Staff Talks (A2AST) between the SLAF and the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) were held from 10 to 12 September 2024 at Air Force Headquarters. The SLAF delegation was led by Director General Planning of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Bandhu Edirisinghe, while the PACAF delegation was headed by the Director of Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, Brigadier General B...

The Inter Unit Rugby Championship - 2024 was held at Rugby Grounds SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday (11 September 2024). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenapura Rugby Team won the title as Men’s Champions for the year 2024 whilst SLAF Acad...

The Director Strategy, Plans, Programmes and Requirements in Pacific Air Force, Brigadier General Brian S. Laidlaw, along with a defence delegation, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (10 September 2024). The discussions centered on the 7th Annual Airmen to Airmen Staff Talks, comprehensive strategic discus...

Master Warrant Officer G Wickremasekara took over duties as the Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (06 September 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander handed over the appointment letter to Master Warrant Officer G Wickremasekara this morning at the Co...

The No. 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake has celebrated its 73rd anniversary on 04 September 2024. The Formation Day celebration commenced with the customary working parade. The Commanding Officer, Group Captain NP Meragalage, addressed all officers, airmen and airwomen and civil staff of the depot.In line with the anniversary celebration, a ‘Dharma’ sermon pro...

In a significant development aimed at maintaining Sri Lanka’s maritime surveillance capabilities, the SLAF welcomed an Indian Naval Dornier 228 (INDO-228) maritime surveillance aircraft today (05 September 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The newly arrived aircraft replaces the previous INDO-228, ensuring continued operational efficiency in safeguarding the island's territorial waters. T...

The Inter Unit Judo Championship 2024 took place at the Indoor Sports Complex, SLAF Base Katunayake, from 02 to 04 September 2024. The Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal TI Fernando, graced the occasion as the chief guest.SLAF Base Anuradhapura claimed the Men's Overall Championship, with SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte emerging as the Runner-up. In the Women's category, ...

The Special Airborne Force successfully conducted the No. 01 Special Combat Operations in Urban Terrain (SCOUT) course for its troops. The training commenced on 25 June 2024 and concluded on 02 September 2024 at the SLAF Regimental Training Centre, Ampara. The course was carried out under the guidance and supervision of the Commanding Officer of the Special Airborne Force Wing, Wing Comm...

The newly constructed Hockey and Soccer Pavilion at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala was ceremoniously declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (04 September 2024). Although the Hockey and Soccer Grounds were completed in 2018, the complex remained incomplete without a pavilion. The foundation stone for the pavilion was laid on 19 May 2024, ...

The No. 01 Officers Flight Safety Course was successfully completed yesterday (03 September 2024) at the Air Force Museum Auditorium, SLAF Base Ratmalana. Making the opening note, the Director Flight Safety, Air Commodore AV Jayasekera, emphasized the aim of the course and its expectations to the course participants.  The Flight Safety Course was organized by the Flight ...

For the first time in the history of the SLAF a specialized training course in Aerial Sniping has been initiated at the Marksmanship and Sniper Training Squadron at SLAF Regimental Training Centre Ampara together with No.07 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. This groundbreaking advanced sniper course is designed to significantly enhance the capability of trained snipers to ac...

SLAF celebrated a remarkable showcase of culinary talent on 03 September 2024, as it hosted the inaugural Inter Unit Culinary Art Competition at SLAF Station Sigiriya. The event, graced by Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, highlighted the exceptional skills of SLAF servicemen and women in a range of culinary disciplines.This competition was held under the guidance of the Commander of the Air ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Beechcraft aircraft is making a significant contribution to the inaugural edition of India's biennial multinational air combat exercise, "TARANG SHAKTHI." This prestigious event, which kicked off on August 6, 2024, features a remarkable gathering of 150 aircraft from 11 countries, with an additional 18 nations observing.The first phase of TARANG SHAKTHI was succes...

SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 73rd Anniversary on 01 September 2024. The celebrations began with the customary working parade, followed by a speech from the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal SDGM Silva, addressing all Officers, airmen, and civil staff of the Base.In conjunction with the anniversary celebrations, a series of community-focused events took place. On 21 August 2024, a s...