The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa, Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara handed over duties to Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP,RSP,USP,Pg Dip (Def Mgt) yesterday (18 September 2019). Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa held the appointment of Commanding Officer of SLAF Station, Koggala. Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara took over the acting command of S...

SLAF Station Morawewa commenced a Jack Fruit Plantation Project which would see the plantation of 1500 Jack Fruit plants on 16 September 2019. This project would see a land area of over 5 Acres cultivated during this programme in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority.The Programme was inaugurated under the directions of the Commander of the Air Force. Acting Commanding Offi...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def. Mgt) handed over duties to Group Captain VGGB Piyasiri during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (16 September 2019).Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa  RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def. Mgt)  took over Command of SLAF Station Koggala on 18 January 2017 and will...

A 19-member Air Force Cricket team departed the island this morning (14 September 2019) for Pakistan to participate in a friendly cricket tournament with the Pakistan Air Force under the Sport Exchange Programme from 15th to 21st September 2019.    The Chairman of the SLAF Cricket Pool, Group Captain Suharshi Fernando, Team Coach, Manager, Trainer and 15 players will be pa...

SLAF Station Colombo and Academy China Bay emerged as Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Basketball Championship 2019 held at the Indoor Basketball Court of the Air Force Health Management Centre, in Colombo yesterday (12 September 2019).SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa emerged the runners up in the Men's and Women's categories respectively...

The 7th seminar on Productivity Improvement and Professional Development under the topic of "Green Productivity" organized by the CQAI was carried out yesterday (12 September 2019) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo. Ms. Mekala Dilanthi, the Senior Productivity Development Officer from National Productivity Secretariat joined hands with the CQAI as the Resource Person. SLAF Officers and W...

The twenty seventh (27th) house constructed under the 'Guwan Lak Sevana' Housing Project by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Rajanayake RM today (11 September 2019).The house warming ceremony was held under the participation of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya, Wg Cdr DCDB Alwis and President of the Seva Vanitha SLAF Station Sigiriya, Mrs. Krishani Al...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda, Group Captain BAMP Balasuriya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, BA (Def Stu), psc handed over duties to Group Captain HWR Chandima RWP, RSP, USP during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (10 Sep 2019).Group Captain BAMP Balasuriya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Def Stu) i...

The Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Sonia Kottegoda chaired a press conference yesterday (10 September 2019) to educate the public on the ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza which is scheduled to be held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre on 14th September 2019.The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, Presidents of Army, Navy, Po...

Rear Admiral Simon Henley (Retired) of the Royal Navy, the immediate past president of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a Fellow of the Society, honorary fellow of the association of project management and a fellow of the aeronautical society of Mauritius, conducted a lecture at the AFHQ Auditorium yesterday on the topic of “Taking the Air Force to the next generation: Factors to consid...

The Colombo Premier League -2019 (CPL T-10) Cricket Tournament held at the Rifle Green Grounds was organized by SLAF Station Colombo for the second consecutive year from 20th August to 10th September 2019.A total of 40 teams contested for the title at the Riffle Green Grounds, Colombo and 4 teams qualified for the Semi Finals which was held on 9th September 2019. Lion Heart (Team from Se...

Sri Lanka Air Force  Men’s and Women's Teams emerged as Runners Up at the 33rd Tharuna Sewa - Rupavahini Volleyball Championship held at the NYSC Maharagama on the 6th of September 2019. SLAF Men and Women took on SL Army and Navy respectively in the finals.Director General of National Youth Services Council, Mr. Kanishka Suranimala Rajapaksha graced the occasion as Chief Guest an...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 61 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (5 September 2019) at the Astra Hall at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay.Air Vice Marshal MDAP Payoe, the Director Training graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. United States Deputy Defence Attaché and delegates from the Sri Lanka Navy and Police participated for the event as distinguished Guests.The...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain HWR Chandima  RWP, RSP, USP  handed over duties to Group Captain PSN Fernando RSP,MDS,MA(Sec Stu),psc during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (04 Sep 2019).Group Captain HWR Chandima  RWP, RSP, USP  took over Command of SLAF Station Ampara on 06 January  2017 and will be proce...

The No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 62nd anniversary today (02nd September 2019). Several events were organized to mark the day that included a morning Parade and observance of two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in aerial operations during the Humanitarian Operations. The Commanding Officer of No 2 Squadron, Wing...

The Non Commission Officers’ Management School at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 19th Anniversary yesterday (1st September 2019) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RADSJP Ranasinghe.In view of the anniversary, a Community Service Project was carried out with the participation of all ranks at the Mihidupura Vidyalaya in Trincomalee and a ‘Bodhi Pooja�...

The 4th SLAF Aviation Contingent in MINUSCA carried out four (4) major Civil-Military Co-operation (CIMIC) activities and several drug donation programmes during the last month in order to support the local people and to bring pleasant childhood memories to the children who are victims of conflicts in several villages situated around Bria, Central African Republic.This has benefited more...

A 16 member of Sri Lanka Air Force Men’s Water Polo Team left the country on 23 August 2019 to participate in a friendly Water Polo Tournament with the Bangladesh Air Force under the Sport Exchange Programme. The SLAF Team emerged as the victors during the Water Polo encounter with Bangladesh Air Force.The match was held on 29th August 2019 at the National Swimming Complex, Mirpur, Dha...

The Administrative and Management performance Development Module (Second Session No 02 Course) for Base Commanders and Commanding Officers commenced on 28 August 2019 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded today (30 August 2019). The inauguration was marked by the address by the Commandant of the Academy, Air Commodore RAUP Rajapaksa and followed by the addres...

Focusing the Bosath Orphanage of Hingurakgoda, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a Community Service programme in liaison with SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.This programme was organized under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias in liaison with the Commandant of the SLAF Academy China Bay and Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.The children o...

SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa emerged as the Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Taekwondo Championship 2019 conducted at SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (28 August 2019). Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake and Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School, Ekala emerged as Men’s and Women’s runners up. Director Logistic of the SLAF, Air Vi...