In celebration of World Environment Day and in line with the 73rd Anniversary of the SLAF, a plant distribution and tree planting programme was organized in the Eastern Province today (05 June 2024). This event was held at the invitation of the Provincial Director of the Department of Agriculture, Eastern Province. Arrangements were made to distribute and plant 29,000 saplings across the...

The Information Technology Wing of the SLAF introduced a ‘Feedback Monitoring System’ for all SLAF members, launched under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (03 June 2024) at SLAF Headquarters.This system allows users to submit positive or negative feedback on the welfare facilities provided at various SLAF establishments, including we...

SLAF Station Weerawila proudly celebrated its 46th year on 01 June 2024. The Station was initially established on 01 June 1978 under the leadership of Flying Officer Rubee De Alwis as the first Commanding Officer. At present, the Station is being commanded by its 36th Commanding Officer, Group Captain SP Jayasinghe.In view of celebrating its anniversary, SLAF Station Weerawila has conduc...

A "Well Women Clinic" was organized at SLAF Hospital Katunayake on 01 June 2024, aimed at promoting the well-being and health of married lady officers, airwomen, spouses of service personnel and female civil employees. This initiative was conducted under the guidance of the Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera, and the supervision of the Commanding Of...

The Tandem Jumps Fiesta, organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, is a thrilling and unique event designed to experience the excitement and skill of tandem skydiving. This event typically features experienced skydivers paired with novices, allowing participants to experience the adrenaline rush of freefall while securely harnessed to a professional.The Tandem Jumps Fiesta, currently taking ...

No. 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter Squadron of the SLAF celebrated its 59th anniversary today (01 June 2024). The anniversary commenced with the customary working parade, with the participation of all the squadron personnel. Further, a community service project was carried out by assisting with the renovation work of the Sarvodaya Suwasetha Leela Jayasekara Child Development Centre at Rawathawatt...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today (31 May 2024). The Commander reviewed the Inspection Parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air commodore Dinesh Jayaweera. Further, the Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service personnel in recognition of their meritorious...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) inspected the construction progress of the Nilgiri Stupa today (30 May 2024), a structure of significant historical and cultural importance in Buddhist history. This site, known for housing the largest number of relic caskets in the Eastern Province, is...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa inspected the progress of construction site of the Cricket ground pavilion of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 29 May 2024. The construction project commenced on 04 May 2024 and is currently on progress, under the supervision of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Base Cmdr SLAF Base Katunayake Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, ...

The founding stone was laid for the pavilion of the hockey and soccer grounds complex at Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training school, Ekala today (29 May 2024). The event was graced by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest who laid the founding stone along with the Director General Welfare as the Chairman Sri Lanka Air Force Soccer Air Vice Marshal Sures...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa declared open the Church of the Holy Family after renovation at SLAF Base Katunayake today 29 May 2024. The dedication and blessing of the Church and the Catholic congregation was also conducted by the Clergy on the same day. Rev. Fr. Darrel Coonghe, the Director of Supuwath Arana at Seeduwa, Rev. Fr. Kennedy Perera, the Rector ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa declared open the newly constructed  Office Complex and Lecture Hall building for No 49 CBRNE Wing SLAF Base Katunayake today (29 May 2024).The Commanding Officer Group Captain Nilendra Perera welcomed the Commander, Air Force Board of Management and ushered to unveil of the opening plaque. The No. 49 Chemical/Biological/Nu...

The Director General of Center for Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, Major General BI Assalaratchi called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (28 May 2024).Following discussions on future research and development programmes related to the SLAF under the Centre for Defence Research and Development, t...

The Japan – Sri Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of the Mr. Goto Hideaki and the other members of the delegation, handed over two Nissan Ambulances, five scholarships for deserved schoolchildren and a consignment of reading spectacles to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (27 May 2024) in a ceremonial procession at Air Force Headquarters. The delegation officially han...

The Colombo Airshow and Defence Exhibition (CADE) 2024 has been rescheduled from 26 February to 02 March 2025 at Galle Face and Colombo Marina. This postponement is in response to numerous requests from international partners, defense industry stakeholders, and foreign air forces, allowing for greater participation opportunities.The event will continue to feature the same exciting segmen...

Amidst a sudden health concern while on duty on UN Peacekeeping Missions in the Central African Republic, a senior non-commissioned officer found himself under the care of an extensive medical evacuation process. Beginning on 16 May 2024, he was swiftly attended to at various medical facilities across Africa, from Bria to Bangui and eventually Entebbe, Uganda. The journey continued to Na...

The Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association celebrated a significant occasion today, (25 May 2024) with the official opening of a newly constructed building at Thalkote Primary School.The ceremony was marked by the presence of representatives from the Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association, including the President of Suntecbios Company, Mr. Hideaki Goto and the President of Global Company...

The 09th Sri Aviation contingent in MINUSCA recently carried out air operations to support 'Operation Bambouti' initiated by Force Headquarters to establish a UN presence in the far east of the country to secure the MSR4 (connecting the Central African Republic-South Sudan) from increasing security threats from several factions. The helicopter and crew were attached to the forward operat...

Sri Aviation Bria in the Central African Republic was tasked with undertaking an early dawn Casualty Evacuation mission (CASEVAC) on 20 May 2024. Mi-17 UNO 324P was designated to carry out the challenging CASEVAC operation. It was done with a strong sense of purpose and professionalism, understanding the critical nature of the mission and the importance of ensuring the safe evacuation of...

The Sri Lanka Air Force claimed victory in the National Taekwondo Championship 2024 after an exciting competition in the Sports Hostel Complex Gymnasium of the Ministry of Sports, Colombo-07, held from 20 May to 21 May, 2024.The championship was graced by distinguished guests, including the Secretary of the Olympic Committee, President of the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, Mr. Chaminda ...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized the “Vesak Bethi Gee Saraniya-2024” today (22 May 2024) at the Independence Square Colombo 07.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced this occasion as the Chief Guest.The event commenced with a “Kavya Darmadeshana” session p...