According to the directives conveyed by Ministry of Defence, the SLAF successfully accomplished the underslung operation of placing the Finial at the pinnacle of Sandahiru Seya at Anuradhapura yesterday (24 October 2021) auspiciously with the use of a Bell 412 helicopter. This meritorious mission was successfully completed under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal...

The Flag Officer Commander - In – Chief, Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (25 October 2021). The Vice Admiral is in Sri Lanka on an official visit along with the training ships of the 1st Training Squadron of the Indian Navy.The Vice Admiral and the Commander had a ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held it’s Annual Religious Ceremony and an Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth yesterday evening and today (24 October 2021) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to commemorate those of the Sri Lanka Air Force who made the supreme sacrifice. This event was organized by the Directorate of Welfare for the...

The 40th World Military Judo Championship is scheduled to be held in Paris, France this month. Ten (10) Judoka’s from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sergeant Nuwan Attanayake who is an international Judo Referee is scheduled to leave the island on 27 October 2021. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conveyed his best wishes to the participants and wished them ...

The “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor” National Policy Framework put forward by the President affirms that, in order to produce a healthy and productive citizenry, the government must ensure the right of the people to access a non-toxic and balanced diet.  To achieve this objective the government has taken measures to ensure that only organic fertilizer would be used in the agr...

Rugby 7’s action is scheduled to commence this October after a lapse of almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dialog Axiata PLC in partnership with a rugby steering committee, comprising of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force and Police will kick-off the Sri Lanka Clubs “Warrior Trophy Rugby 7s” on the 30th and 31st October 2021 from 11am onwards at Police Park in Colombo....

A mandatory requirement existed to conduct an Aircraft Crash Emergency Response Drill in order to check and increase the preparedness and efficiency of elements involving in such incidents. Therefore, on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana an exercise was conducted by SLAF Station Colombo yesterday (21 October 2021) at the Frazer Grounds ...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No 03 Quick Reaction Team Course for five (05) foreign trainees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Maldives from 29 September 2021 to 19 October 2021.Quick Reaction Team Course for foreigners has been designed to achieve professionalism with respect to Combat Tactics, Field Crafts, Land Navigations, Immediate A...

The No 01 Land Based Air Defence Refresher Course for Officers of the Regiment Branch was successfully concluded yesterday (19 October 2021) at Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain DMR Dassanayake.This first course saw six (6) Regiment Officers participating in the one ...

SLAF Station Koggala proudly marked its 37th Anniversary yesterday (19 October 2021) under the Command of its 27th Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMT Rajapaksha USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA (Log Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with a traditional Working Parade and an address to All Ranks and civilians by the Commanding Officer where he stre...

A 20 - member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters this morning (19th October 2021).The delegation was led by Major General Hari B Pillai and comprised of Officers who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation, Major General Hari B Pillai called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathir...

On the directives given by Ministry of Defence, the SLAF has been assigned to place the Finial on the Sandahiru Seya at Anuradhapura by undertaking an underslung operation in a Bell 412 helicopter.With this target in mind, underslung operation rehearsals commenced yesterday (16 October 21) at the Sandahiru Seya Site in Anuradhapura.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana P...

No 05 Heliborne Operation Course for sister services concluded at the at Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) Morawewa yesterday (16 October 2021) with participants from the SL Army Special Forces, the Commando Regiment, SL Navy Special Boat Squadron, Marine Corps, SL Army Airmobile Brigade, SL Police Special Task Force and SLAF Regiment Special Forces personnel.The one month ...

The No 06 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay marked its 12th anniversary on 15 October 2021 whilst giving prominence to societal activities. The No 06 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational Squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently the Squadron was relocated int...

The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC who is now in Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this morning (16 October 2021) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo.The Army Chief was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal MDJ Wasage and w...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Sergeant Perera PR (Retired). The House Warming Ceremony was held yesterda (15 October 2021) under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana at Narambedda, Hirivadunna.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was carried out by SLAF Station ...

The SLAF Combat Training School at Diyatalawa proudly marked its 69th anniversary today (15 October 2021), under the auspices of the its 36th Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando. The anniversary celebrations unfolded with a traditional Working Parade and an address to all ranks where the Commanding Officer stressed the importance and historical value of the School to the Air F...

The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PDSS Gunawardana RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the command of the No 7 Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Group Captain SR Jayaratne WV, WWV, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi today (15th October 2021). The traditional “Handing over Taking over” pa...

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units (HHOT) to government hospitals in Ampara, Badulla, Kalutara and Polgasowita. This meritorious task was carried out on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in order to be used in the treatment of patients effected by COVID-19. In line with this a HHOT Unit was handed ...

The 15th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” Project was successfully concluded on 11 October 2021 by SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs, Charmini Pathirana. During this project, a set of essential medical equipment was handed over to the Base Hospital at Minuwangoda including Non-Rebreather Masks, Ventu...

The Change of Command of the Junior Command and Staff College (JC&SC) at SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (08 October 2021). The incoming Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PLLCS Alwis RSP and Bar, USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, psc took over command of the College from the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MCM Fernando MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat S...