The 09th Sri Aviation contingent in MINUSCA recently carried out air operations to support 'Operation Bambouti' initiated by Force Headquarters to establish a UN presence in the far east of the country to secure the MSR4 (connecting the Central African Republic-South Sudan) from increasing security threats from several factions. The helicopter and crew were attached to the forward operat...

Sri Aviation Bria in the Central African Republic was tasked with undertaking an early dawn Casualty Evacuation mission (CASEVAC) on 20 May 2024. Mi-17 UNO 324P was designated to carry out the challenging CASEVAC operation. It was done with a strong sense of purpose and professionalism, understanding the critical nature of the mission and the importance of ensuring the safe evacuation of...

The Sri Lanka Air Force claimed victory in the National Taekwondo Championship 2024 after an exciting competition in the Sports Hostel Complex Gymnasium of the Ministry of Sports, Colombo-07, held from 20 May to 21 May, 2024.The championship was graced by distinguished guests, including the Secretary of the Olympic Committee, President of the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, Mr. Chaminda ...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized the “Vesak Bethi Gee Saraniya-2024” today (22 May 2024) at the Independence Square Colombo 07.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced this occasion as the Chief Guest.The event commenced with a “Kavya Darmadeshana” session p...

The newly constructed Headquarters Complex of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was declared open today (22 May 2024) by the President, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, at Akuregoda, Battaramulla. Upon his arrival at the venue, the President was welcomed by SLESA President, Major General Upul Perera (Retd). Construction of the 10,032 square feet, two-story SLESA complex ...

Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe was appointed as the Director General Logistics in the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (22 May 2024). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director Genera...

A 19-member delegation from the Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Sectional Committee (EETESC) of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) which is the prime institution and the apex body of engineering professionals in Sri Lanka, visited the Engineering Formations at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake yesterday (21 May 2024).The delegation was led by Eng. D...

The Commander of the  Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, along with Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanawera, attended the Flight Safety Review Workshop held at the No. 04 VIP/VVIP Helicopter Squadron today (21 May 2024). Pilots from other flying squadrons participated in the workshop...

A five-member delegation representing the major defence item supplier NORINCO Company in China and the local representative of NORINCO Company, Diesel & Hydraulic Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, met the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (21 May 2024). The delegation was headed by the High-Level Commissioner of Military Trade, Mr. Luo Xian...

The Change of Command at Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing in SLAF Base Katunayake took place yesterday (20 May 2024). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KMP Hewapathirana Eng, MBA, Pg Dip (Mkt Mgt), GCGI (SL), MIIE (SL), I Eng, MIM (SL) handed over duties to Wing Commander AN Hathurusinghe USP, B.Tech (Eng), AMIE(SL), AMIIE(SL), ptsc. Group Captain KMP Hew...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board at the Air Force Headquarters today (20 May 2024). The occasion was attended in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Chairman of the Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board, Prof. WMMB Weerasekara.The objective of this agreement is to assist ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted a training review workshop at the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa on 18 May 2024. This significant event was attended by key figures, including the Director General Planning, Director General Ground Operations, Director General Training, Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Director Research and Development, D...

The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2024 was convened at the War Heroes Memorial at Battaramulla today (19 May 2024) for the 15th consecutive time, under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunewardena.During the ceremony, the Prime Minister paid homage to the supreme sacrifice made by the Tri-Service and Police pe...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Ampara today (17 May 2024).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, commanded by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DSMLK Sugathadasa. Further, the Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service personnel in recog...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Batticaloa today (17 May 2024).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara, where the Commander was accorded a Street Line.During the course of inspection, the Commander visited the Station Headquarters, Main Guard Room, Welfare Shop Co...

The No. 2 Information Technology Wing at Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School, Ekala, marked its 5th anniversary today (17 May 2024) with a series of celebratory events. The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GDI Sanjeewa.In alignment with the celebration, a pirith chanting ceremony was conducted at t...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Men’s and Women’s Novices Boxing Tournament – 2024 was held from 12 May to 16 May 2024, at the Royal MAS Arena, Royal College Colombo 07. The Sri Lanka Air Force Novices Boxing Team had nine players who participated and displayed outstanding achievements by securing three Gold, two Silver and two Bronze medals. The Aircraftwoman Imesha MWA...

The Inter Unit Billiard and Snooker Championship – 2024 was held at SLAF Base Katunayake from 13 May 2024 to 16 May 2024. The awarding ceremony took place at the Gymnasium SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (16 May 2024) with the graceful presence of Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickramaratne as the Chief Guest.Regiment Formations SLAF Base Katunayake emerg...

Construction Machinery Wing SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 11th anniversary yesterday (15 May 2024). The day’s celebration commenced with the customary working parade with the participation of officers and airmen of the wing and was reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer of the Construction Machinery Wing, Wing Commander UMSB Ariyarathna. To mark the anniversary day, a tree pla...

The SLAF Media Division hosted a three-day workshop focused on 'Single Camera Production and Editing' for Air Photo tradesmen and tradeswomen in the Sri Lanka Air Force. The programme, held at the Air Force Headquarters from 13 May to 15 May 2024, featured distinguished former Director of Production at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Mr. Chandana Senevirathna, as the lead instru...

“Senehasa” Education Resource Research and Information Centre is a childcare institution that is established under the Ministry of Defence and Ranaviru Seva Authority with the prime purpose of caring for and supporting the needs, dreams and aspirations of children with special needs. This institute provides daytime special care for children of service and civil employees of tri-servi...