The 31 General Convocation-2020 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, the highest academic seat for defence studies, ceremonially concluded at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on yesterday (16 February 2021).The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajap...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants and Ground Stewards Basic Courses was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya yesterday (16 February 2021). The Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya, Group Captain Sanath Kalubowila graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chief Instructor, Language Training Sri Lank...

SLAF Station Mirigama launched a Community Service Project with a team of Civil Engineering personnel from Civil Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Katunayaka where they were deployed to renovate the Intensive Care Unit and Patients’ Waiting Area at the District General Hospital Gampaha prior to the celebration of the 70 year legacy of the SLAF. On the instructions of the Commander of the Air...

The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain A Hettiarachchi USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt) handed over duties to Wing Commander SKHC Sooriyaarachchi USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), BSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc. The ceremonial Handing over / Taking over Parade took place at the No 2 Information Technology Wing at SLAF TTS Ekala on 11 February 2021.The outgoing Acting Commanding Offic...

The financial drive for the restoration of the “Deegawapiya Stupa”, formal launching ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Sambodhi Viharaya, Colombo 07 today (12 February 2021). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana presented a symbolic cheque of Rs. 5 Million to His Excellency the President, in view o...

A special awards ceremony was held today (11th February 2021) at AFHQ where four Officers and two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers received their Flight Engineer Brevets on completion of their respective training. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana and Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Andrew Wijes...

The third edition of “Colombo Naval Exercise - 2021” (CONEX-21), hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, concluded on a successful note, off western seas on 10 February 2021. The final day exercises of CONEX – 21 held in seas off Colombo for the third consecutive day was reviewed by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. A contingent of MI-17, Bell 412 and Bell 212 hel...

“Guwan Mithudam” a novel concept based on charity services, fledged by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana in view of strengthening and facilitating the needy people around the country linked up with all Sri Lanka Air Force establishments was initiated on 09 February 2021 at Anuradhapura and Vavuniya. Several Community Service Projects have bee...

Today marks the 73rd anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held at the iconic Independence Square under the patronage of the President of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa.This year, the Guardians of the Skies under the able leadership of the Commander of...

Air Vice Marshal WMKSP Weerasinghe USP, MMS, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MA (Fin & Econ), BA (Def Stu), PG Dip (IR), MISMM, MIM (SL), hdmc, psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (03 February 2021) after completing more than 32 years of dedicated service to the nation.Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marsha...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana attended for the inaugural session of the Aero-India 2021 (Virtual) held today (03 February 2021) at the Taj Sumudra Hotel in Colombo.The Aero-India 2021 is a biennial Air Show cum Defence Exhibition organized by the Indian Ministry of Defence in order to create an international platform for world aerospace and defence lead...

SLAF Fire Fighters at SLAF Base Katunayake were deployed early today in order control a sudden fire which came from a production factory located within the Katunayake BOI Zone. A fire vehicle together with fire fighters from SLAF Base Katunayake were deployed for the operation and the fire was brought under control within the shortest possible time. Disaster Assistance and Response Team ...

The No 05 Fighter Squadron known as the “Black Drongos” celebrated its 30th Anniversary of Glory today (01 February 2021). The day’s proceedings began with a Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the Squadron, Wing Commander KGRI Perera.Speaking to the Squadron members, the Commanding Officer recalled the services rendered to the nation by this illustrious ...

The SLAF Motor Racing Team was able to secure the second Runners Up position from both Standard and Standard Forces Motor Cycle Events for over 100cc up to 125 cc at the Livguard-Toyo Tires Challenge Trophy today (30 January 2020). The event was held at the Mirigama Road Race Track. The Chairman of  SLAF Motor Racing, Air Vice Marshal MD Rathnayake and the Secretary, Group Captain K...

The Outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain WR De Zoysa WWV, RSP and two bars, BSc (Def Stu) handed over duties to Group Captain WPAH Perera RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (SSS-USA), BSc (Def Stu), ctf-ndu, psc. The Ceremonial Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station Parade Square today (29 January 2021).The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer took ...

The Defence Attaché for the Republic of Maldives in Sri Lanka, Colonel Ismail Naseer called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters this morning (29 January 2021).After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, official plaques were exchanged between the visiting Defence Attaché and the Commander to mark the occasion....

Major General Nishantha Herath, the newly appointed Commandant of the Defence Services and Staff College called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (29 January 2021) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Commandant and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging mementos to mark the visit....

In line with the island-wide vaccination of the Indian government-gifted Oxford Astra Zeneca, the SLAF commenced its vaccination program this morning (29 January 2021) at the Air Force Hospital in Colombo by administering the first few doses to front line health workers.The initial vaccination program was held under the patronage of the Director of Health Services of the SLAF, Air Vice M...

As a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kanugahawewa Village in Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura on 30 December 2020, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana undertook the renovations project of the village in line with the 70th Anniversary of the SLAF. The Chief Incumbent of the Kanugah...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana handed over four (04) Wheel Chairs yesterday (27 January 2021) at the Seva Vanitha Unit AFHQ Colombo.The assistance was provide for the Mother-in-law of Warrant Officer WSR De Alwis, Mother of Flight Sergeant Bandara SALR, Mother-in-law of Sergeant Herath HMSP and Mother of Corporal Duminda KG. Further, a special dona...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2021 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday 23 January 2021 in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. On the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) Kama...