The Sri Lanka Air Force formally inducted the novel Beechcraft King Air 350 today (12 December 2024) at a ceremony headed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) as the Chief Guest. The event was further honoured by the presence of the High Commissioner of the Australian High Commission to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Paul Stephens and the Co...

The Commander’s Cup Challenge Trophy Football Tournament 2024, organized under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, to showcase the sporting excellence of the tri-forces. The Sri Lanka Air Force hosted the Commanders Cup 2024 from 02 to 10 December 2024.The preliminary rounds of the tournament and the final matches took place at the Racecourse gr...

The renovation work of the Sigiriya Kalapura public health midwife office, a collaborative effort between the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Sigiriya and the Sri Lanka Specialist Medical College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which was commenced on 14 October 2024, was completed and handed over yesterday (10 December 2024). The event was attended by several key officials, including Comman...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, called on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General KA Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (10 December 2024) at his office.After the cordial discussions, the Commander presented a memento to the Deputy Minister of Defence to mark this historical occasion....

Group Captain DL Hewavitharana WV, RWP and Bar, RSP and three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi handed over the command of the No 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana to Group Captain ABR Wijewardena RSP and four Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi today (10 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over Ta...

The SLAF Archery Team demonstrated exceptional performance at the 4th Open National Archery Championship 2024, held yesterday (08 December 2024) at the Umagiliya Ground in Kolonnawa. The event was graced by Mr. Sugath Thilakaratne, who attended as the Chief Guest in his capacity as the  Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs. Competing against 27 teams, the SLAF Archers showcas...

Sri Lanka Air Force and Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Management Faculty of Rajarata University today (09 December 2024), marking a significant collaboration in Training of Non-Commissioned Officers. The Acting Commandant, Group Captain Asela Kuruwita, led the SLAF delegation, while Vice Chancellor, Professor GAS Gingaddara,...

The Cola West Waves & Wings Beach Handball Tournament, organized by Rotaract Colombo West, concluded today (08 December 2024) at Mt. Lavinia Beach. The SLAF Women’s Team emerged as the Champions of the tournament, securing a hard-fought victory against the Sri Lanka Army in the finals. Demonstrating exceptional skill, teamwork and determination, the SLAF team proved their dominance...

The Change of Command at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, took place today (08 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was held and the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore UCJ Piyasena, USP, MSc (Elect. & Math. Sc.), Pg Dip (HR), Pg Dip (IR), psc, handed over the command to Air Commodore AKKR Abeysinghe, BSc (Def. Stu), psc. Air Commodore UCJ Piy...

SLAF Women Cycling Team won major honours at the Defence Services Cycling Championship 2024/2025 conducted at Katunayake today (07 December 2024).  SLAF Cyclist Corporal Dinesha Dilrukshi won the first place in the women’s race while Leading Aircraftswomen Sudarika Priyadarshani and Panchali Sulochana won the second and fifth places clinching the Women’s Championship for Sri Lan...

The Change of Command at No 06 Air Defence RADAR Squadron SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (06 December 2024). The Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader SI Rodrigo MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the Command to Squadron Leader GAKMP Chandralal MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MIM (SL), psc.  Squadron Leader GAKMP Chandralal previously held the appointment of Seni...

The Annual Pre-School Concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sri Jayewardenepura was held today (06 December 2024) at Ananda College Auditorium Colombo. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Committee members and Senior members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Comm...

The 10th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up duties with UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic departed today (06 December 2024).The contingent comprised 20 Officers and 88 Airmen. The contingent is led by the Contingent Commander, Group Captain Uditha De Silva and consisted of various professionals required to perform duties at the UN Peacekeeping M...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Mirigama was held on 04 December 2024 at the Station premises. The handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Station sports ground where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DSC Fernando RSP and two Bars, USP, Pg Dip (LRHRM) handed over the command to Group Captain MHMTCK Bandara MSc (Def. & Strat Stu),psc.Group Captain DSC F...

The Jaffna District Chess Association successfully organized a five-day International Chess Tournament from 30 November to 04 December 2024. The event attracted nearly 1,000 players competing across rated and non-rated categories. The SLAF Chess Team, comprising five skilled players, delivered an outstanding performance and secured the position of 1st Runners-up in the Government/Mercant...

The felicitation ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examinations was held today (05 December 2024) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenepura. The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest, along with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay emerged as the overall champions at the Seventh Inter-Unit Golf Tournament, held on 3rd and 4th December 2024 at the prestigious Eagles’ Heritage Golf Course in Anuradhapura.The awards ceremony was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and attended by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne, De...

The Change of Command of No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake took place with the traditional Handing over/ Taking over parade today (04 December 2024) at the squadron premises.The new Commanding Officer, Wing Commander HMM Samarakoon MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc took over duties from Group Captain KHDP Kasagala USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (DEF Mgt), psc, qf...

The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL) which is the Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) showcased the peak of financial reporting excellence in the public sector with the announcement of the winners for the eighth Best Annual Report and Accounts (BARA) awards competition, which was held at the BMICH yesterday (02 December 2024). ...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Weerawila was conducted today (03 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade took place at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain SP Jayasinghe USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA in HRM, BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc handed over the command to Group Captain JG Jayalath ...

Upon the invitation of the Commandant of Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC),Major General DKSK Dolage, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, addressed the student officers of Course No. 18 at DSCSC in Sapugaskanda, today (03 December 2024).Course No. 18 of DSCSC consists of 154 student officers, including 81 from the Army, 22 from the Navy and 26 ...