The Ambassador of Turkey to Sri Lanka, Demet Sekercioglu paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters today (17 February 2020).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander and the visiting Ambassador exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Warrant officer NDU Hemantha yesterday (16th February 2020).The house warming ceremony was held with the participation of the Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis at Navalapitiya.The construction was carried out by the Civil Engineering Wing of the SLAF and SLAF Station Sigi...

SLAF Women’s Team emerged as Champions while the Men’s team became Runners Up at the Defence Services Volleyball Championship 2020.Defence Services Volleyball Championship 2020 was held from 12th to 14th of February 2020 at SLAF Base Katunayaka. During the finals the SLAF Women’s Team defeated SL Army (3-0) while the SL Army Men’s Team defeated SLAF Men’s team (3-1). This was t...

The SLAF deployed a Bell 212 Helicopter equipped with a 900 ltr Bambi Bucket from SLAF Base Ratmalana to assist in the fighting of a sudden fire that had started in the Singhamale Forest Reserve area.The Bell-212 helicopter of the No 4 Squadron was utilized immediately to carry-out the Bambi Bucket Operation. The helicopter was captained by Wing Commander Uditha De Silva and co- piloted ...

The Defence Attaché of the People’s Republic of China, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (13 February 2020) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Attaché and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (10 February 2020).The Chief of the Air Staff was warmly welcomed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence at the MOD premises.During the meeting a cordial discussion was held where matter...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, paid his obeisance to the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy today (8th February 2020) together with other members of his delegation. On arrival the Air Chief was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya Wing Commander Chinthaka Alwis. The Air Chief met with the Diyawd...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa yesterday (07 February 2020).The Chief of the Air Staff was warmly welcomed by the State Minister of Defence to the Ministry of Defence at the MOD premises.During the meeting a cordial discussion was held on matters of bilatera...

The 4th Contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in UNMISS organized a Community Service Programme at the Children’s Orphanage in Bor, Jonglei a state of South Sudan. This Community Service Programme was organized under directions of the present Contingent Commander, Group Captain Senaka Kulathunga in commemoration of the 72nd Independence Day of Sri Lanka.This Children’s Orphanage was ...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (07 February 2020).Upon his arrival at the Navy Headquarters, the visiting Pakistan Air Force Chief was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions and was welcome by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Pi...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Regiment Training School Vanni emerged as the Men's 11 A Side Champions while the SLAF Station Colombo became the runners up at the Inter Unit Hockey Championship 2020 which concluded yesterday (6 February 2020) at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal MD Ratnayake graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman S...

Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, at Temple Trees today (6 February 2020).During the meeting, matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance were discussed.Mementos were also exchanged between the visiting Air Chief and the Prime Minister to mark this official visi...

A Coffee Morning was hosted by Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias for the wife of the visiting Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Mrs. Tazeena Mujahid at the Officers’ Mess of SLAF Base Ratmalana today (06 February 2020). Spouses of the Air Force Board of Management and Lady Officers participated for this Coffee Morning and Cultural Show. Th...

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, this morning (6 February 2020) at Air Force Headquarters.The Chief of the Air Staff was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal CB Labrooy and was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Colou...

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, the Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka today (05 February 2020). He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Tazeena Mujahid. The Air Chief Marshal and his wife along with their entourage were received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and Mrs....

The Commander in Chief of Land Forces of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Oleg Salyukov called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (5 February 2020) at AFHQ.The visiting Commander in Chief was received at by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal CB Labrooy where he was accorded a Guard of Honour by the SLAF Colo...

The 72nd anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence was celebrated this this year, centered on the magnificent edifice that was built to commemorate Sri Lanka’s gaining of independence from the British in 1948, The Independence Square.Built in the style of the Magul Maduwa in Kandy, by the then government of Sri Lanka, this complex was constructed so as to symbolize the splendour of the...

The final rehearsal for the 72nd Independence Day Parade was held this morning (3 February 2020) at the Independence Square. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias witnessed today’s rehearsals along with the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, the Commander of the Army and the Commander of the Navy. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the Di...

SLAF took part in the Conex 2020 exercise conducted from 27th to 30th January 2020 approximately 15 Nautical Miles off Negombo. On 28 January, a Bell 212 helicopter form the No 4 Squadron conducted an aerial photography exercise while a Mi17 helicopter took part for a vertical replenishment exercise with SLNS Sidurala. On the next day (29 January), a Bell 412 helicopter conducted an aeri...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 168 Basic Fire Fighter Course was held at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake on 31st January 2020.The chief Fire Officer, Wing Commander CP Hettiarachchi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Acting Commanding Officer of the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Squadron Lea...

The No 49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Wing of the SLAF came into action yesterday when a Sri Lankan Airlines Aircraft took off from Bandaranike International Airport to repatriate students in the Chinese province of Wuhan, affected by the Novel Corona Virus outbreak.The flying crew departed Sri Lanka garbed in safety attire from the CBRNE unit and landed back a...