Air Force News
10:01pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024
The SLAF Motor Racing Team performed their prowess at the Single Tree Hill Climb Race 2024, hosted at the Nuwara Eliya Single Tree Hill Climb Racing Track by the Nem Motor Sport Club and the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders on yesterday (09 April 2024).Sergeant Nilanka MKD secured the 2nd runner-up position in the steed trail motorcycle up to 125cc event. Additionally, ...
5:21pm on Tuesday 9th April 2024
The Ministry of Defence has declared a General Amnesty for all Officers and Other Ranks who have deserted or been absent on or before 02 April 2024. Accordingly, the personnel falling into the said category are to be discharged from the service under the clause of ‘Withdrawal of Commission’ or ‘Service No Longer Required’, if there are no other offences/ pending inquiries against...
8:53pm on Monday 8th April 2024
A special "Shramadana" campaign took place at the Mirigama "Bothale- Ape Lamai" children's home on 06 April 2024. This childcare institution provides shelter for 53 differently abled children. The project was organized under the "Guwan Mithudam" project of SLAF Station Mirigama. Students from Ladies' College Colombo and Trinity College Kandy collaborated with the "Husma Plan" of the Sri ...
4:08pm on Monday 8th April 2024
The Inspector General of Police, Deshabandu Tennakoon called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa this morning  (08 April 2024).Inspector General of Police 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. Inspector General of Police met with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and ...
8:07pm on Sunday 7th April 2024
The Inter Unit Triathlon Championship – 2024 organized by the Sir Lanka Air Force Aquatic Sports Pool was held today (07 April 2024) at SLAF Academy China Bay. The SLAF Academy China Bay Men’s and Women’s Triathlon teams were able to smoothly sail through the events against the other competitors in the tournament and was able to grab both the titles. The presentation ceremony will ...
2:09pm on Saturday 6th April 2024
The Bodybuilders of the Sri Lanka Air Force were able to create a lasting impression at the prestigious 75th Mr. Sri Lanka Bodybuilding Competition held yesterday (05 April 2024) at the Nawaloka Sports Ground.Corporal Rathnayake KACCJ was able to secure the Gold medal in the 85kg Category, while Aircraftman Fernando GUI won the Gold Medal at in the 85+kg category, bringing glory to the S...
2:07pm on Saturday 6th April 2024
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya yesterday (05 April 2024).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardhana, where the commander was accorded a street line. The Commander awarded a Certificate of Commendation to the following Airman for h...
11:33pm on Friday 5th April 2024
The Passing Out Parade (POP) of Paratroopers and Specialized Airborne Operations took place at the SLAF Station Ampara today (05 April 2024). The ceremony witnessed the distinguished presence of Senior Officers from Tri-Services and the Special Task Force (STF), notably featuring Air Vice Marshal TI Fernando, the Director General Training of the SLAF, who graced the occasion as the Chief...
9:30pm on Friday 5th April 2024
In celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the theme "Wings of Friendship," the SLAF has undertaken an initiative to refurbish and enhance the infrastructure of 73 selected schools across the Northern and Eastern Provinces. As part of this endeavour, SLAF Station Batticaloa has contributed to the renovation of seven underprivileged schools in the region...
8:56pm on Thursday 4th April 2024
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, together with the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, has embarked on plans to enhance the infrastructure of Hingurakgoda Airport to meet civil aviation standards. A conference and field visit were conducted at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda today (04 April 2024), in the presence of the Minister of Ports,...
8:56pm on Thursday 4th April 2024
The ceremony for the placement of the foundation stone to commence the refurbishment of the cricket ground pavilion at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake took place today (04 April 2024). This significant event was honoured by the presence of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, alongside the participation of the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staf...
3:58pm on Thursday 4th April 2024
The Change of Command at SLAF Station Iranamadu was held yesterday (03 April 2024). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPS Marapperuma RWP, RSP, MBA in HRM, Pg Dip (HRA), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), GI Fire E handed over the command to Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc. The new Commanding Officer, Group Capta...
10:11pm on Wednesday 3rd April 2024
The No. 02 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 35th year of service to the nation yesterday (02 April 2024). The Wing was initially established at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 02nd April 1989, as the Ground Radio Workshop and later elevated to the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Wing in 1991 under the leadership of Win...
11:22pm on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
The Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (E&TE) Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated 66th anniversary yesterday (01 April 2024). Being the pioneers of avionics maintenance, the E&TE Wing has rendered its service to all flying formations of the SLAF and it has become the core of avionics modifications and avionics-related Research & Development projects.The...
11:48pm on Friday 29th March 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Iranamadu yesterday (28 March 2024).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPS Marapperuma, where the Commander was accorded a Street Line.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited the Station Headquarters, Main Guard Room, Spor...
5:08pm on Thursday 28th March 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted Commander's Inspections for the year 2024 today (28 March 2024), at SLAF Station Mullaitivu.    .The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.The Inspection commenced with the Station Headquarters. Thereafter, during th...
4:46pm on Thursday 28th March 2024
SLAF Station Batticaloa celebrated its 41st Anniversary yesterday (27 March 2024) with the series of events including sports event, Tree planting programme and community service projects under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara.Moreover,  as a part of the commitment to the community service projects ‘Shramadana Campaigns’ were conducted at Punith...
11:42pm on Wednesday 27th March 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Palaly today (27 March 2024).The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Chaminda Herath, welcomed the Commander upon his arrival and a Guard of Honour was conferred. The Commander inspected all areas of the Station including the Station Headquarters...
11:26pm on Tuesday 26th March 2024
The Change of Command at the Radar Maintenance Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake, took place today (26 March 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Wing premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain LAD Prasanna USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Eng), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (Aero Eng - Elect), AMIE (SL), psc, Z, handed over the command ...
11:25pm on Tuesday 26th March 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa in his capacity as the President of the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC), graced a special felicitation ceremony held this morning (26 March 2024), at Air Force Headquarters. The ceremony honoured sportsmen and women of the SLAF who exceled in various disciplines including Water polo, Boxing, Weightlifting, Cricket, Lif...
11:22pm on Monday 25th March 2024
Newly appointed Chairman of Ranaviru Seva Authority, Major General SUMN Manage called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (25 March 2024) at Air Force Headquarters.After the cordial discussions, mementos were exchanged between the Commander and the new Chairman to mark the occasion....
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