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...

A notable advancement in healthcare infrastructure has been achieved with the formal opening of the four-storey Children's Ward Complex at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, today (03 September 2024). This facility was constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force under the ‘Husma’ project, at an expenditure of approximately Rs. 150 million. The project was entirely funded by the Ruhunu Maha Kat...

The No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay marked its prestigious 73rd anniversary yesterday (01 September 2024) with a grand celebration that highlighted its enduring legacy and continued excellence in training the nation's finest aviators. This milestone reflects the Wing’s decades-long commitment to shaping the future of the Sri Lanka Air Force, as it proudly continues...

The delegation from the National Defence College of India paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (02 September 2024). The delegation consists of 21 Officers and 13 spouses, headed by Mr. Shri Vijay Nehra, The Joint Secretary and Senior Directing Staff of National Defence College of India.The senior members of the delegation made a courtesy call to the Commander...

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) at the SLTDA Head Office today (02 September 2024). The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Chairman of and Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority, Mr. Priyantha Fernando.The objective of...

The 10th Annual General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial Oration was held on 01 September 2024, organized by the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO) at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. This distinguished event, orated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, centered on the theme, ‘Role of Air Forces for Collective Security in an ...

A significant milestone for the Seva Vanith Unit was achieved today (30 August  2024), with the laying of foundation stone for the "Little Wonders" Pre-School and Day Care Centre at SLAF Base Ratmalana. The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The event was graced by the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanit...

The Inter Unit and Open Badminton Championships 2024, held at the Air Force Health Management Center (AFHMC) Thummulla from 26th to 29th August 2024. Air Vice Marshal DBV Weerasinghe, Director General of Electronics and Computer Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Championship, while the Technical Formation...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Katukurunda today (29 August 2024). The Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain MP Abeywickrema received the Commander on his arrival.During the inspection, the Commander toured all areas of the Station and reviewed various projects undertaken by AR&DW, including ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Koggala today (29 August 2024). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain Jagath Godakanda.During the course of inspection, the Commander visited all the areas of the Station and highlighted the vital role this Station has p...