The SLAF Sports Medicine Unit, under the patronage of Commanding Officer, Sri Lanka Air Force Hospital Katunayaka, Air Commodore NDB Abeysekara held an awareness programme titled “Back to Play with Clean Sport, Balanced Nutrition, Physical Fitness and a Strong Mind” for managers, coaches and players of SLAF sports pools.The program was held on 19 August 2020 at the Astra Hall premise...

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association yet again made a generous donation to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at SLAF Base Katunayake today (22 August 2020). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The SLAF received two (2) Sky Ladder Fire Vehicles, a Fire Engine and three (3) Ambulances at this event.The SLAF received ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Intelligence Operatives together with troops from the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force conducted raids on 8 identified Cannabis Cultivation Sites within the Udawalawe Forest Reserve yesterday (20 August 2020).On the instructions of the Head of the Presidential Task Force to build a Secure Nation, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society, Major General (Retd) Ka...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake being the oldest and largest Air Base of the Sri Lanka Air Force is once again at the center of a historical turning point. A newly built building for the Headquarters of the Southern Air Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Base Headquarters of SLAF Base Katunayake was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias o...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2019 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall at Katunayake on 20 August 2020 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence. Based on c...

With the clear intentions of the Government to eradicate the use and spread of “Dangerous Drugs” in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Air Force rendered valuable assistance in apprehending a suspect together with 50Kg’s of Kerala Cannabis.The raid was conducted by members of the Police Special Branch at Kilinochchi together with intelligence operatives from the Air Force during the late eve...

Captain Vikas Sood (Indian Navy), the newly appointed Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (19 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Adviser and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias awarded two (2) Flight Engineer Brevets, six (6) Load Master Brevets, eight (8) Cabin Steward Badges and a Certificate of Commendation this morning (19 August 2020) at the AFHQ Auditorium.Recipients of the Flight Engineer BrevetsFlight Lieutenant              &...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Corporal Kithsiri G (Operations Ground). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Panadura today (19 August 2020). This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was carried out by Air Field Constric...

The certificate awarding ceremony of Fire Fighter Rehabilitation Course was held at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake yesterday (18 August 2020).The Commanding Officer of the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Wing Commander AKW Lakshman and the Chief Instructor, Squadron Leader HKA De Alwis, Officers, Instructors an...

SLAF Station Sigiriya saw a change in its Command on 17 August 2020 as the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain GHP Nanayakkara USP handed over Command to Group Captain DS Kalubowila XF. The new Commanding Officer was in Command of the No 1 Supply and Maintenance Depot before being appointed to take over SLAF Station Sigiriya. The Handing Over / Taking Over of the comma...

Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim, Defence Attaché to the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka made a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (17 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Attaché thanked the Commander for the support extended to him during his tenure before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the vis...

With the clear intentions of the Government to eradicate the use and spread of “Dangerous Drugs” in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Air Force also launched a comprehensive awareness program for all SLAF personnel. With a clear “Zero Tolerance” policy for “Dangerous Drugs” within the SLAF, all personnel were made aware of the dangers and consequences.This special three day program wa...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias commenced Commander's Inspections for the year 2020 yesterday (13 August 2020), with the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Palaly.The Commander was received by the Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain WR De Zoysa and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.The Inspection commenced with the Station Headquarters .There...

A fire erupted within a construction site in close proximity to SLAF Station Weerawila. A fire vehicle was dispatched immediately in order to bring the fire under control. A 16 man Disaster Assistance and Response Team, a fire engine along with an Officer and 6 Fire Fighters from SLAF Station Weerawila under the instructions of the Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain Thushar...

Five houses constructed under the Seva Vanitha Half Construction Housing Project were ceremonially handed over to 5 service personnel at the Air Force Headquarters on 12 August 2020. This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the overall project was completed under the supervision of the Directorate of Civil Engineering. The Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Com...

The SLAF has been conducting Method of Instruction Courses for Airmen for many years. However, over time there was a requirement for Officers to be professionally qualified in Methods of Instruction. With this, the 1st Methods of Instruction Course for Officers commenced in the year 2019 for a duration of 6 months.This course was made up of modules such as English Language Training, Comp...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Ampara conducted a blood donation campaign on 7 Aug 2020 at the Station Hospital. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the Blood Bank of the District General Hospital Ampara and SLAF Station Ampara, under the guidance of the President of the Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Station Ampara, Mrs Shanika Fernando.The intention of this campaign was ...

For centuries, marching in formation has been a ceremonial military tradition. From the majestic parades of Bastille Day in France to the British Trooping of the Colour, the disciplined adherence to military drill has captivated people. The SLAF also boasts of a highly colourful history of Drill and ceremonials. Drill Instructors from the Sri Lanka Air Force, after following overseas tra...

Under the guidance of the Director of Logistics of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal WMKSP Weerasinghe and under the supervision of the Director Training, Air Vice Marshal MDAP Payoe a “Train the Trainer” Specialized English Language Training Programme was conducted for the Logistics Instructors at the Hospitality Management School at Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya. The one month trainin...

SLAF Station Iranamadu celebrated its 9th anniversary on 3 August 2020. The Station organized several events in view of commemorating its anniversary under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain UPYR Pathirana. The anniversary day programme was enriched with religious activities, plantation of cashew trees, All Ranks Sports activities and an All Ranks Lunch.  Further,...