The Change of Command at Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (27 January 2025). The Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader SMVALV Vidanaarachchi BSc (Avn Stu), MIM (SL) handed over the Command to Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The new Commanding .Officer, Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti, held the appoint...

The 13th Defence Services Squash Championship 2024/2025 concluded yesterday (27 January 2025) at the Sri Lanka Army Squash Complex in Maththegoda, following an intense competition held from 24 to 27 January 2025. The Air Force Squash Team emerged victorious, claiming the championship title for the fourth time. The award ceremony was graced by Major Genaral Dinesh Udugama as the Chief Gue...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of  Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (28 January 2025).Air Chief Marshal Rajapaksa took over as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 29...

A significant milestone was achieved today (27 January 2025) as the Eagles' Sky View Welfare Amenities Complex at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC), Sri Jayewardenepura, was officially declared open under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The momentous occasion was attended by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne, mem...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) successfully concluded the highly anticipated National Boxing Championship 2024, which took place from 23 to 26 January 2025 at Galle Face Greens in Colombo. This year’s championship featured 26 elite teams, including representatives from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Police, and various boxing clubs. The competition saw over 1...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made the farewell call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry premises today (27 January 2025).After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Rajapaksa conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Secretary of Defence wi...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made a farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Minister’s Office today (27 January 2025).After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Rajapaksa expressed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Deputy Minister with a memento to mark...

The Sri Lanka Air Force team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Beach Volleyball Championship, which concluded yesterday (26 January 2025) at Browns Beach, Negombo. Leading Aircraftman Senarathne RPDC and Leading Aircraftman Silva WMD earned the Silver Medal, displaying remarkable coordination and resilience throughout the tourname...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Station at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) marked its 27th anniversary today (26 January 2025), with a series of meaningful events. The celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nilendra Perera.In line with the anniversary, several community-oriented initiatives were conducted. On...

The Sri Lanka Air Force declared open the Nuwara Eliya Shantipura 'Eagle's Viewpoint’ today (26 January 2025), which is set to welcome both local and foreign tourists. Located in the Shantipura village, the highest village in Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 7,339 feet above sea level in the Nuwara Eliya district, this new attraction was opened under the auspices of the Minister of Foreig...

The SLAF Regiment Training Centre, Ampara hosted the Passing Out Parade for the No. 173-B Regular Airmen’s, No. 43-B Regular Airwomen’s and No. 135-B Volunteer Airmen’s and No. Volunteer 17-B Airwomen’s Recruit Courses today (24 January 2025)The Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremaratne, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Commanding Officer of the SLAF R...

The ‘SLAF Logistics School’ was declared open at SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (22 January 2025) by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.This ‘SLAF Logistics School’ which functions directly under the Directorate of Logistics, will facilitate many Logisticians to get improve their professionalism. Further, this School will provide a platform for research, ...

Air Commodore Ruwan Chandima was appointed as the Director General Ground Operations in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 21 January 2025. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Commodore Chandima at the Air Force Headquarters  and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director General Groun...

The SLAF made a special commemoration of its rich aviation legacy today, (21 January 2025), with the launch of its latest historical publication, ‘Royal Wings Over Ceylon'. The event, held at the Air Force Museum – SLAF Base Ratmalana, was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest and the Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Com...

The Change of Command in Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (20 January 2025). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GDDPK Hathurusinghe USP, Msc (Def & Start Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), psc, Justice of Peace did hand over the Command to Wing Commander HKA De Alwis  MBA, Msc (Def & Start Stu)...

The SLAF Men’s and Women’s hockey teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 4th “Dutha 7s” All-Island Inter-Club 7-a-Side Hockey Tournament held yesterday (19 January 2025) at the Vincent Dias Ground, Badulla. Organized by the Past Pupils Association of Dharmadutha College, Badulla, the event brought together top hockey teams from across the country, and the SLAF teams em...

The Inter-Unit Soccer Championship 2025 was held at SLAF Trade Training School - Ekala on 17 January 2025. The Final Session and Awards Ceremony took place at the Soccer Ground of Trade Training School, with the participation of the acting Director General Ground Operations of the SLAF, Air Commodore Ruwan Chandima, gracing the event as the Chief Guest. The overall Women’s Team Champio...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2025 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded today (18 January 2025) in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee. This year’s tournament was powered by Dialog Enterprise as the Exclusive Main Sponsor which made it much more glamorous and memorable for the parti...

Rugby comes alive for the Airmen as they registered their third victory in the Mastercard Inter Club Rugby League 2024/25 by beating a strong Police rugby outfit today (18 January 2025) at the Ratmalana Air Force Rugby Grounds.The game started with an early try registered by the Shashika Fernando of Air Force with the conversion successfully completed by Gayantha Iddamalgoda.The cops ret...

The Sri Lanka Air Force officially opened its newest golf course, the Eagles’ Citadel Golf Course, constructed to international standards, at SLAF Station Sigiriya today (17 January 2025). The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force,...

It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the Sunset Commissioning Parade today evening (16 January 2025) of the No. 66 Officer Cadets Intake, No. 67 Officer Cadets Intake and No. 19 Lady Officer Cadets Intake, the No. 37 and No.39 Kotelawala Defence University Intakes comprising a total of 84 Male Officers and Lady Officers.On the invitation of t...