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 ...

The Airmen kickstarted their 2025 with a commanding victory over the Sailors, scoring 29 points against 24 yesterday (03 January 2025) at the Navy Rugby Ground in Welisara.The Air Force Team opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes with two consecutive tries by Shamika Kaushan and Ishara Madushan. Gayantha Iddamalgoda converted one try to bring the team up to 12 points. Just before...

The Change of Command at Aircraft Spares Depot, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (01 January 2024). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at Depot Parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, JAPS Jayawardena USP, MBA, MISMM handed over the Command to Group Captain RML Randeniya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MBA (Log Mgt), BA (Def Stu), Pg D...

SLAF Trade training School Ekala celebrated the 54th Anniversary today (02 January 2025) under the directives of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Kolitha Abeysinghe. The Formation Day celebration commenced with a parade in which all service personnel took part. In addition, a symbolic tree planting ceremony had been organized to plant “Kumbuk” and “Mee” within the camp ...

The SLAF, in collaboration with the financial assistance of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Dewalaya, successfully completed the establishment of the first-ever Paediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant Unit for children with cancer in a government hospital. This significant milestone was marked with the inauguration of the new facility today (02 January 2025) at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama.T...

Under the guidance and directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place at the newly opened Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex yesterday(01  January  2025). The ceremony aimed to invoke blessings upon all personnel of the Air Force, their families, fallen air warriors and the entire nation....

The Change of Command at No 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS), SLAF Base Vavuniya held yesteday (01 January 2025) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at Squadron premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RMSN Ranasinghe MMS (Mil Com-PRC), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (Dipl & World Aff), psc handed over the command to Squadron Leader JAK Jayawic...

SLAF Station Palaly celebrated its 44th anniversary today (01 January 2025) with a series of significant events. Ahead of the main celebration, a free Medical and Dental Campaign was held on 28th December 2024 at the Government Tamil Mixed School, Palaly. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Thellipalai, aimed to support community welfare in the a...

Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit (EP&AU) SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 14th Anniversary today (01 January 2025) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis.The Unit was established on 01st January 2011 as an independent formation under the command of Wing Commander KR Eramudugolla. Since then, 15 Commanding Officers have commanded the unit u...

On the first working day of 2025, the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters held its first day working parade, marking the commencement of the New Year. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne took the salute at the parade, which was attended by members of the Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura.  Following the parade, the Commander of the Air...

The Sri Lanka Air Force took a significant step forward by introducing newly designed Branch Badges for all Officers, symbolizing their respective professional affiliations. The official ceremony for the pinning of the new badges was held today morning (01 January 2025) at the Air Force Headquarters.The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa who f...

The Change of Command at Equipment Provisioning & Accounting Unit SLAF Base Katunayake, was held yesterday (30 December 2024). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the Unit parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RML Randeniya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MBA (Log Mgt), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over th...

The 82nd National Wrestling Championship 2024 was held at the Indoor Sports Hall in Bandaragama on 29 and 30 December 2024. The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team emerged as the National Wrestling Champions for the seventh consecutive year, securing a total of four Gold, five Silver and five Bronze medals. The SLAF Men’s Wrestling Team finished as Second Runners-Up, winning four Gold, one S...

The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (30 December 2024), marking his official retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to the nation.Upon his arrival, General Silva was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepur...

The fundraising raffle draw for the ‘Suraksha’ Air Force Care Home Project at Goluwapokuna was successfully held today (30 December 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. The event, organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, supported the establishment of a specialized care facility dedicated to ensuring that retired Air Force personnel receive the support and comfort they rightfully deserve in...

Air Vice Marshal Rohana Jayalal Pathirage VSV, USP, M Eng, MoSS (Ban), BSc (Eng), C Eng, MIE (SL), ndc, concluded 43 years of dedicated service to the nation upon his retirement from the Sri Lanka Air Force today (30 December 2024). Having initially retired in 2016, he resumed duties on Mobilized Service from 12 October 2016, culminating his illustrious career as the Director of the Proj...

The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, accompanied by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially declared open the newly constructed Pre-School and Day Care Centre at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (30 December 2024).The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the Chairperson, following the completi...

The Commander of the Air Force has appointed Squadron Leader GV Joseph as the first Commanding Officer of the newly established Performing Arts Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake and the letter of appointment was handed over by the Director Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayaratna Amarasinghe, at the SLAF Headquarters Sri Jayewardenepura yesterday (28 December 2024).Inaugurated in 1970, twelve...

The Change of Command at No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot (S&MD) SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held yesterday (27 December 2024). The traditional handing-over taking-over parade was conducted at the Depot parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MMA Mendis usp handed over the Command to Group Captain NMPN Nawarathna. The outgoing Commanding Officer is set t...

Regiment Special Force (RSF) is the prime element of the Sri Lanka Air Force to conduct future Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in any type of terrain with the hand-to-hand coordination of SLAF Helicopter fleets and Sister Services. RSF Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted many Heli-borne Operation related training exercises to train foreign and tri-services Elite...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Morawewa was held yesterday (24 December 2024) with a  Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade at the Station Parade Square.  The acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WMPC Wijekoon USP handed over the command to Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Security & Strategic Studies), Pg Dip (Defence Management), Pg Dip (International Relations...