At the request of the Directorate of Ground Operations, the Directorate of Health Services conducted a comprehensive 16-day counselling familiarization programme at SLAF Hospital Katunayake from 10 May to 26 May 2023. The workshop was attended by a group of 24 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers from various establishments of the SLAF, representing the O...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No. 66 Quick Reaction Team Training Course for 38 Operations Ground personnel, including a foreign trainee, Captain Andrew Munengo from the Zambian Air Force, from 25 April 2023 to 25 May 2023. The Regiment Special Forces Training School is the prime training institute for specialized training rela...

The 55th phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project concluded successfully yesterday (25 May 2023), at the Arklow Children's Home in the Gampaha District. The project was carried out under the guidance of Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, by SLAF Base Katunayake.The Arklow Children's Home provides shelter for approximately 26 children of varying ages. In ...

The Directorate of Media successfully organized a blood donation programme on 22 May 2023 at Apeksha Hospital – Maharagama, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and compassion of the service and civil personnel at the Directorate. This remarkable initiative aimed to contribute towards saving the lives of those in need, reflecting the directorate's commitment to serving the community....

SLAF Hospital Colombo commenced the "Healthy Life Centre" and successfully conducted a special medical screening programme this morning (25 May 2023) under the guidance of Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera, with the assistance of the Regional Director of Health Service Office Western Province and Child and Maternity Health Unit Colombo Municipal Co...

The second phase of the "Guwan Gunadam" project completed under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, in view of uplifting the living standards of the civil employees who are serving in Sri Lanka Air Force establishments.  All SLAF establishments were given an equal...

The passing out parade and certificate award ceremony of the Firefighter Advanced Trade Training Course were held at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron of SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (24 May 2023). The Chief Fire Officer, Group Captain Sanjaya Vithana, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the certificate awarding ceremony was followed by the firefighting demons...

The No.05 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 16th Anniversary yesterday (24 May 2023). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Upul Dharmapala.Parallel to the anniversary celebration, a Shramadana campaign at the Children’s Home in Puttalam district was conducted on 23 May 20...

The Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship 2023 was held at the Gymnasium at SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (24 May 2023). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal KGDN Jayasinghe, as the Chief Guest.Both the Men’s and Women’s Championships were secured by SLAF Station Colombo. SLAF Base Hingu...

The Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association made a significant contribution to the Sigiriya community today (24 May 2023), solidifying its presence and commitment to fostering bilateral relations. The initiative carried out with the approval of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and under the supervision of Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya, Group C...

The Air Force men's rugby team achieved yet another remarkable triumph following the successful movement in the A Division Rugby League in 2023, where they were achieved the Plate Championship. Displaying exceptional skill and resilience, added a new title by securing consecutive victories against Army SC and Navy SC during the defense services rugby tournament held at Ratmalana Rugby Gr...

The Japan-Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of Mr. Goto Hideaki and the crew, handed over two sky ladders and a fire engine, along with 13 scholarships for school children of SLAF serving personnel and a consignment of reading spectacles, to the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (22 May 2023) in a ceremonial procession at Air Force Headquarters. The delegation officiall...

The National Beach Volleyball Championship 2023 took place at Negombo Beach Park from 19 May to 21 May 2023. In an exhilarating final, the SLAF Women's Beach Volleyball team emerged victorious by defeating the Sri Lanka Navy team with a convincing score of 2 sets to 0, with set scores of 21-06 and 21-11. Similarly, the SLAF Men's team showcased the exceptional skills, securing a well-des...

SLAF Station Morawewa, renowned as a pioneering establishment in the production of high-quality rice for all service personnel in the Air Force, has undertaken significant strides under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and under the supervision of Commanding Officer SLAF Station Morawewa, Group Captain Hemantha Balasooriya. By incorporating...

The annual “Jaya Pirith” reverberated on 20 May 2023 at the Sandahiru Seya premises under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon which was coordinated by Ministry of Defence with the cooperation of Tri Forces. The opening sermon and the Anushasana (religious oration) presided by Ven. Ralapanave Dhammajothi Nayaka thero. The religious proceedin...

The SLAF recently executed a highly successful initiative called "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" moved forward with introducing schools across Sri Lanka. This program has been implemented with the primary objective of supporting the government's mission to achieve food security, while concurrently striving to plant one million Jackfruit trees throughout the country within a span of five y...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses hosted the Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup, an inter-club golf tournament that was concluded today (20 May 2023) in the spectacular settings of China Bay, the closest to the harbour city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced the tournament as the Chief Guest. The tournament was pow...

The newly designed Commander’s Island Green was declared open by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (20 May 2023). This exceptional addition to Sri Lanka's golfing landscape marks a significant milestone, as it stands as the first of its kind among all the golf courses in the country.The concept was brainchild by Air Marshal Sudarshana Path...

The 57th Inter Unit Athletic Championship 2023 was conducted at SLAF Base Katunayake on 18 and 19 May 2023. The awarding ceremony was held in the same venue with the presence of Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe as the Chief Guest.SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Trade Training School Ekala won the joint Championship in women’s category and SLAF Statio...

The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2023 was convened at the War Heroes Memorial at Battaramulla this morning (19 May 2023) for the 14th consecutive time, under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe.During the ceremony, the President paid homage to the supreme sacrifice made by the Tri-Service and Police per...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF successfully conducted a comprehensive Fire and Rescue Drill at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (19 May 2023) under the solemn approval of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.A dedicated team of over 30 highly skilled SLAF firefighters and supporting staffs actively participated in the exercise, which was led under ...