67 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located in Iranamadu were released  yesterday (26 August 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri LankaThe...

With the spread of the Dengue Virus which is still on the rise, the majority of cases are being reported from the Western Province. Accordingly, a request was made by the Governor of the Western Province, Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force Roshan Goonetileke to the Sri Lanka Air Force to carry out drone operations in order to locate possible dengue mosquito breeding areas.As a result, th...

On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, intensified reconnaissance missions are being carried out at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to monitor illegal drug trafficking operations and illegal migration through sea routes due to the increased COVID-19 pandemic situation in South East Asia. Accordingly, SLAF conducts a considerable a...

Colonel Sajjad Ali, Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka made a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (24 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters. The outgoing Defence Advisor thanked the Commander for the support extended to him during his tenure before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit. ...

63 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located in Mullaitivu were released in this morning (24 August 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.T...

A house constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Warrant Officer MWDS De Silva (Physical Training Instructor). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Kiribathgoda on 22 August 2020.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was...

The Seva Vanitha unit of the SLAF Trade Training School at Ekala organized a visit to ward No 3 of the National Institute of Mental Health, Mulleriyawa on 20 august 2020 under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPA Mahawattage.During the visit, numerous essential commodities including sanitary items were handed over to the staff in order to be utilized for the needs of...

An awareness program on Environmental Conservation through foresting was conducted at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPA Mahawattage on 20 August 2020.This program was conducted by the Gampaha District Forest Officer, Mrs Devani Jayathilaka who is a veteran in Environmental studies. The program was conducted with an aim of im...

The SLAF Sports Medicine Unit, under the patronage of Commanding Officer, Sri Lanka Air Force Hospital Katunayaka, Air Commodore NDB Abeysekara held an awareness programme titled “Back to Play with Clean Sport, Balanced Nutrition, Physical Fitness and a Strong Mind” for managers, coaches and players of SLAF sports pools.The program was held on 19 August 2020 at the Astra Hall premise...

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association yet again made a generous donation to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at SLAF Base Katunayake today (22 August 2020). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The SLAF received two (2) Sky Ladder Fire Vehicles, a Fire Engine and three (3) Ambulances at this event.The SLAF received ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Intelligence Operatives together with troops from the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force conducted raids on 8 identified Cannabis Cultivation Sites within the Udawalawe Forest Reserve yesterday (20 August 2020).On the instructions of the Head of the Presidential Task Force to build a Secure Nation, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society, Major General (Retd) Ka...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake being the oldest and largest Air Base of the Sri Lanka Air Force is once again at the center of a historical turning point. A newly built building for the Headquarters of the Southern Air Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Base Headquarters of SLAF Base Katunayake was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias o...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2019 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall at Katunayake on 20 August 2020 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence. Based on c...

With the clear intentions of the Government to eradicate the use and spread of “Dangerous Drugs” in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Air Force rendered valuable assistance in apprehending a suspect together with 50Kg’s of Kerala Cannabis.The raid was conducted by members of the Police Special Branch at Kilinochchi together with intelligence operatives from the Air Force during the late eve...

Captain Vikas Sood (Indian Navy), the newly appointed Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (19 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Adviser and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias awarded two (2) Flight Engineer Brevets, six (6) Load Master Brevets, eight (8) Cabin Steward Badges and a Certificate of Commendation this morning (19 August 2020) at the AFHQ Auditorium.Recipients of the Flight Engineer BrevetsFlight Lieutenant              &...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Corporal Kithsiri G (Operations Ground). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Panadura today (19 August 2020). This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was carried out by Air Field Constric...

The certificate awarding ceremony of Fire Fighter Rehabilitation Course was held at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake yesterday (18 August 2020).The Commanding Officer of the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Wing Commander AKW Lakshman and the Chief Instructor, Squadron Leader HKA De Alwis, Officers, Instructors an...

SLAF Station Sigiriya saw a change in its Command on 17 August 2020 as the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain GHP Nanayakkara USP handed over Command to Group Captain DS Kalubowila XF. The new Commanding Officer was in Command of the No 1 Supply and Maintenance Depot before being appointed to take over SLAF Station Sigiriya. The Handing Over / Taking Over of the comma...

Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim, Defence Attaché to the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka made a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (17 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Attaché thanked the Commander for the support extended to him during his tenure before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the vis...

With the clear intentions of the Government to eradicate the use and spread of “Dangerous Drugs” in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Air Force also launched a comprehensive awareness program for all SLAF personnel. With a clear “Zero Tolerance” policy for “Dangerous Drugs” within the SLAF, all personnel were made aware of the dangers and consequences.This special three day program wa...