In recognition and appreciation of the noble and exceptional service rendered to the nation and Buddhism in the country, a significant religious ceremony took place yesterday (12 February 2024) at the historic Higher Ordination Hall premises of Malwathu Temple in Kandy.The event was organized to bestow the title of 'Pradhana Sanghanayake’ of the ‘Uthuru Madyama Dedisawa’ (Northern ...

The recycling of vehicle washing wastewater project at SLAF Station Palavi was declared open by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Alexander, yesterday (12 February 2024) as part of the Station's Addition & Improvement Programme.This project aims to purify the wastewater produced during vehicle washing. The wastewater will pass through three pits designed to separate oil from w...

The Western Province Netball Association Championship was held on 10 and 11 February 2024, at Riffle Green Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo. SLAF Netball Players clinched the Women’s ‘A’ Division title by beating Sri Lanka Army 39-16 in the thrilling finals at the Championship. Warrant Officer TD Wththegedara was recognized as the Netball Queen, while Leading Aircraft woman Singhabahu...

The SLAF kicked off the Commander's Cup Soccer Friendship Challenge Trophy 2024 yesterday (10 February 2024) at the Northern Province Sports Complex in Kilinochchi. Organized in line with the Air Force's 73rd anniversary, the tournament aims to provide talented young footballers in the Northern Province with a platform to display their skills and potentially reach the national level.The ...

The SLAF commenced an NVQ Level 3 Caregiver Course at SLAF Hospital Katunayake for retiring SLAF service personnel to expand their vocational qualifications and make them competent for foreign employment opportunities. SLAF Hospital Katunayake is accredited under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission as a training center to offer National Vocational Qualifications. The first c...

The Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force, Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa this morning  (09 February 2024).Lieutenant General Latheef was received by the Commander of the Air Force and the Guard of Honour was conferred by the No. 43 Colour Wing of the SLAF.Chief of Defence Force met ...

The CEO of ASL Aerospace in the United Kingdom, Mr. Brian Poulier, extended financial assistance in support of the 'Wings of Friendship' major project, aligning with the 73rd anniversary of the SLAF. This major endeavour consists of three sub-projects: renovating 73 deserving schools, donating 73,000 books to schoolchildren and planting 73,000 saplings in the Northern Province. The symbo...

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, Colonel Abdoulaye TRAORE called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (06 February 2024). Following discussions on mutual interests, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementoes to mark the occasion....

A delegation of the Higher Defence Management Course, India visited Air Force Headquarters yesterday (05 February 2024).On the study tour to Sri Lanka, a delegation of 24 officers was headed by Directing Staff, Commodore Sunil Kumar.A few members of the delegation, including the head of the delegation, called on Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne and symbolic mementos...

The Defence Attaché, Colonel Klaus Merkel and Assistant Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Andre Niedhofer of the Embassy of Federation Republic of Germany in India, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (05 February 2024). Following discussions on mutual interests, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries ex...

Today marks the 76th anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held under the theme of "Let’s build a new country" at Galle Face Green today (4th February 2024).Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Guardians of the Skies proudly participated in the...

No. 3 Air Defence Radar Squadron marked its 17th Anniversary yesterday (01 February 2024). The squadron consists of the INDRA MK II RADAR system, integrated into the National Air Defence system on 31 January 2007. Inaugurated on 01 February 2007, at SLAF Academy China Bay, it later moved to SLAF Station Weerawila, replacing the YLC-18 RADAR system on May 7, 2012.No. 3 ADRS has seen nine ...

The No. 2 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda observed its 27th Anniversary yesterday (01 February 2024). The customary working parade was overseen by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis.Concurrently, a Shramadana campaign was carried out at Base Hospital Hingurakgoda on 30 January 2024, aimed at cleaning both the hospital premises and its surroundings. To...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa declared open the newly constructed 5 Storey Officers’ Married Quarters building at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (01 February 2024).The opening ceremony commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque and the symbolic handing over of the keys to the recipients of the new houses was done by the Commander. The Air Force Bo...

The Change of Command at Construction Machinery Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (31 January 2024). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MWCM Wakista BSc (Eng), C Eng, Pg Dip (Tech), MIE(SL), psc handed over the Command to Wing Commander UMSB Ariyarathna MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Eng), AMIE (SL), psc.The new Commanding Officer Wing Commander UMSB Ariyarathna ...

The awarding ceremony for the Husma Raffle draw and felicitation of special achievements in the Grade 05 scholarship, G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination and G.C.E Advanced Level examinations were held yesterday (29 January 2024), at the SLAF Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenapura. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with the C...

The Defence Services Men’s Hockey Team emerged victorious with the triumph over the Mercantile Hockey Association team while Defence Services Women’s Hockey Team became the Joint Champions during the finals in the 60th Men’s and 25th Women’s Senior Nationals Hockey Championship – 2023 today (29 January 2024) at the SLTB Shalika Grounds, Park Road, Colombo 05.Fourteen Men’s Ho...

The No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron conducted a comprehensive dinghy drill training session which is conducted for aircrew personnel yesterday (26 January 2024) at Mt. Lavinia Beach. This exercise, held quarterly, was overseen by Acting Director Flight Safety and Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekera. The coordination of the training initiative was managed b...

SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport celebrated 26th anniversary today (26 January 2024) together with all officers, other ranks and the civil staff under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nishantha Priyadarshana.The day’s proceedings ensued with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. In remarks, the Commanding Officer...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Sigiriya was held yesterday (24 January 2024).The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station parade ground where the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander AMSK Amarakoon MHRM, B Com (Def Stu) handed over the command to Group Captain SV Premawardana USP, MSc (SMgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MISMM, XF.The new Commanding Officer, G...

The Change of Command at the No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing, SLAF Academy China Bay was conducted yesterday (23 January 2024).The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over parade took place at the No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing Headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardana handed over command to Group Captain SGNUK Wickramasinghe. Group Captain SV ...