The final phase of the Joint Exercise, Cormorant Strike 2018 was held yesterday (26 September 2018) at Kuchchaveli where the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena attended as the Chief Guest. Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, Chief of Defence Staff, Army and Navy Commanders and the Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias were among the dignitaries present ...

The United Nations Friendship Organization in Sri Lanka is contributing for the creation of the world’s longest banner in commemoration of third anniversary of establishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SLAF participated for the event in creating mini banners sponsored by Academy, all Bases and Stations. The event was held at Gall Face Green Colombo today (23 September ...

SLAF Station Colombo in collaboration with the Blood Bank organized a blood donation campaign to mark the 2nd Anniversary of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy assuming Office, on 21st September 2018 at SLAF Station Colombo premises.The event was arranged under the initiative of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station   Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gu...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the first fully automated vehicle washing plant today ( 21 September 2018) at SLAF Guwanpura. The Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers and airmen were present to witness this occasion.The washing Plant named “Autoequip – Fly2...

A 23 member delegation from the National Defence College (NDC) of Bangladesh visited Air Force Headquarters today (20 September 2018).The delegation was led by Rear Admiral M Anwarul Islam along with Officers who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation called on Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias where symbolic mementos were...

Under the guidance of Director Air Operation, Air Vice Marshal SK Pathirana, the Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force assisted in a fire and rescue drill at London Stock Exchange Group, Malabe yesterday (17 September 2018).Chief Instructor Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Squadron Leader RCN Ranneththi and SLAF Fire Fighters participated in the Firefighting...

The Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers residing at the Guwanpura Married Quarters held their first ever Get- Together at the Married Quarters premises on 15 September 2018. Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana and Chairperson of the SLAF Station Colombo Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Priyanwada Gunawardana graced the occasion as t...

The membership badges for 13 newly enlisted Air Rover Scouts were awarded at SLAF Station Katukurunda yesterday (16 September 2018). Acting Commanding Officer SLAF Stn Ktk, Squadron Leader WLI Udayakumara attended as the Chief Guest for the ceremony. Scout District Commissioner of Kalutara, Mr. H.D. Gunathilake, Assistant District Commissioners, Mr. Namal Gurusinghe, Mr. Dinu Lokuge, and...

The 4th contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit MINUSCA achieved another significant milestone on 12th September 2018 when it held its Medal Parade in glamour and style at the Contingent Premises in Bria, Central African Republic. MINUSCA Sector East Commander Brigadier General Adil Yamin graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Mar...

“Crown and Bridge Work” is a very current and technologically advanced facet in the field of Dentistry. A hands on workshop on Crown and bridge technique of G-cream porcelain powder was conducted by Mr. Gocaoglu Serif, a Qualified Dental Technician from Turkey for Dental Technicians from the Army, Navy, Air Force and for Dental Technicians of the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka at Denta...

SLAF Station Batticaloa and SLAF Station Morawewa emerged Joint Champions in the Men's category while SLAF Station Batticaloa emerged as Women's Champion at the Inter Unit Archery Championship 2018 which was concluded yesterday (13 September 2018) at SLAF Base Katunayake.The team from No 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake emerged as the Women's Runners Up.Director El...

The No 26 Regiment Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake emerged as the Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Taekwondo Championship 2018 conducted at SLAF Base Katunayake on Yesterday (12 September 2018). The teams from the SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala became the runners up in the Men's and Women's category.Director Logistic of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal HMSKB Kotakadeniya grac...

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan carried out their maiden “Cradle Operation” with the help of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit on 11 September 2018.The Chief Aviation Officer (CAVO) for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Mr. Samuel Abrokwa also witnessed the exercise.The exercise simulated the rescue and transport of a patient from the barge which operates in the Nile...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy attended for the Conference of Chiefs of Defence from across the Asia-Pacific region held in Honolulu, Hawaii from 10 to 12 September 2018.The Asia-Pacific region is host to a range of complex air, maritime, and cyber security challenges. The conference, hosted by the United States Indo-Pacific Command, provides a forum for Ch...

The Champions of the Asian Netball Championship 2018, the national netball team of Sri Lanka, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport today after a victorious tournament in Singapore. Flight Lieutenant Chathurangani Jayasooriya captained the team bringing honour and glory to the Sri Lanka Air Force. She is also the captain of the Air Force netball team and it is the first time ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo won the Men’s Inter Unit Rugby Championship 2018 by defeating SLAF Base Ratmalana 24 to 13 in the finals concluded at SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday (10 September 2018).SLAF CTS Diyatalawa clinched the Women's Championship defeating SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala 12 to nil.The Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias graced t...

10th Defence Services Judo Championship was held at Welisara Naval Base yesterday (8 September 2018). SLAF Women’s Team won the overall Championship while the Men’s Team become overall runners-up.Rear Admiral WDEM Sudarshana, the Director General Personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy graced the occasion as Chief Guest. ...

The Parent’s Day of No 166 Airmen and No 36 Airwomen Intakes was held at SLAF TTS EKALA Today (8 September 2018) after completion of their English and Tamil Intensive Course. The event was graced with the participation of the Commanding, Group Captain MJR Perera as the Chief Guest and Officers, Instructors and parents of all trainees. The event covered many sessions including a Drill D...

SLAF Station Morawewa and SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as Men's and Women's Champions at the Inter Unit Handball Championship 2018 held today (07 September 2018) at the Air Force Health Management Centre (AFHMC) in Colombo.SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF TTS Ekala became the Men's and Women's runner’s up for the year 2018.Director Ground Operations of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernand...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura today (07th Sep 2018).Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore HN Abeysinghe. The following service personnel wer...

SLAF Men’s Volleyball Team won the Sport Exchange Friendly Volleyball Tournament which was concluded yesterday (06 Sep 2018) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, defeating the Bangladesh Air Force Team 2-0.The first friendly encounter took place on 04 Sep 2018 and SLAF Team won the match 3 sets to 2 (Scores: 17-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-27, and 15-13).The SLAF Team won the second and final encounter 3 set...