The 09th Contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation, in partnership with local authorities, successfully organized a UN Quick Impact Project (QIP) yesterday (07 November 2024) in Bria, Central African Republic, focused on raising awareness about malnutrition. The event featured a Nutrition Awareness Poster Competition, where local schoolchildren were invited to creatively explore ways to combat ma...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Air Force Headquarters (AFHQ) and SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura today (07 November 2024).The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Ruwan Chandima  after which a Ceremonial Guard of Honour was accorded to the Commander.&nb...

Sri Lanka Air Force and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Air Force Headquarters on 04 November 2024, marking a significant collaboration in training and research. The Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, led the SLAF delegation, while Dean of the Faculty of Geomatics, Dr. H Divithure, headed the un...

The SLAF Men’s Hockey team has advanced to the finals of the Inaugural Premier Hockey League tournament of Sri Lanka, securing a 5-2 victory over the Police Sports Club in the first qualifier match held yesterday (05 November 2024) . This win places them in a strong position for the tournament’s championship title.The Premier Hockey League, organized by the Next Gen Hockey Developmen...

The Pass Out Parade of the No. 10 Contingent of the Aviation Unit assigned to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) took place today (05 November 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, took the salute as the parade was led by Group Captain Uditha De Silva, the Con...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa declared open the newly constructed Eagles' Cricket Pavilion at SLAF Base Katunayake today (05 November 2024). This concept was originally envisioned during his tenure as Base Commander and the project was realized under his leadership as Commander of the Air Force, specifically in his capacity as President of the Air Force Spor...

The National Sport Shooting Federation Skeet National Championship 2024 was conducted on 02 and 03 November 2024 at Clay target shooting club of Colombo, Payagala. More than 14 top shooters from 08 Shooting Clubs in the country participated in this major Championship. Three  Men’s shooters from the Sri Lanka Air Force were participated for the above National Championship and secur...

The Air Force Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana marked its 15th anniversary today (05 November 2024) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain BKDM Sumanasekara.In celebration of this milestone, the Air Force Museum hosted a special visit for 190 children and 14 staff members from the Deaf School, Ratmalana, on 04 November 2024. This institution, a non-profit organization, ...

The Defence Attaché of Israel to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Avihay Zafrany, along with representatives from Elbit Systems, a leading global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of defence and homeland security programmes, with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (04 November 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. Following a cordi...

Retired  Warrant Officer RU Senevirathne of the Sri Lanka Air Force was recognized by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (04 November 2024) at Air Force Headquarters for his exemplary integrity, an incident that recently made a significant attention in the print media.Retired Warrant Officer Senevirathne, an Air Radio Technician who retired from the Ai...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 17th anniversary on 1 November 2024 with a series of events, beginning with the traditional ‘Katina Pooja' at the Kandayaya Temple on 31 October 2024. As part of the ceremony, the sacred ‘Katina’ robe was carried in a graceful procession to SLAF Station Palavi, where it was ceremoniously placed at the station headquarters. The Chief Incumbent of K...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Station Weerawila today (02 November 2024). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Weerawila, Group Captain Suresh Jayasinghe. During the Parade, following  airmen were awarded with the certificates of commendation by the Commander of the Air...

Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva was appointed as the Director General Training in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 01 October 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva at the Air Force Headquarters today (01 November 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appoi...

The prestigious United Nations Peacekeepers' Medal Awarding Parade of Sri Lanka Air Force 9th  Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held glamorously yesterday (30 October 2024). Brigadier General Simon Ndour, the Force Chief of Staff of MINUSCA took the salute during the ceremony as the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade.The Sector Commander of Sector ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (30 October 2024).During the Parade, three airmen were awarded of commendation by the Commander of the Air Force in recognition of their exceptional contributions and commendable work. Their names are as follows,Sergeant    Chathuanga SPN (A...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated the 46th anniversary on 27 October 2024 with a series of Community Service Projects, inclusive of recreational activities and religious activities, under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore Nipuna Thanippuliarachchi together with all officers, other ranks and civil staff.The day’s proceedings began with the customary working parade, which was...

The officials from Australia visited Air Force Headquarters today (29 October 2024) to formally complete the legal proceedings for the handing over of the Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The signing of the legal documents was conducted between the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the senior representative of the Australian delegatio...

The Air Force Sports Council organized a two-day Sports Management and Administration workshop, led under the guidance of the President of the Air Force Sports Council, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and coordinated by the Secretary of the Air Force Sports Council, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage. The workshop, designed to elevate the strategic direction of SLAF s...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa was invited to conduct a Guest Lecture on ‘Understanding the security dynamics of south asia for Air Forces; Collaborative Air Power and Strategy' for the officers of Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 03 at National Defence College today (28 October 2024).On behalf of the Commandant – National Defence College, the Senior...

The  Exercise Indus Shield-2024, a leading military exercise in the region, displayed Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) advanced multi-domain warfighting capabilities, with Air Chiefs and senior military officials from allied countries attending. The exercise emphasized the importance of global Air Forces' collaboration.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa,...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF conducted a fire and rescue drill at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura, today  (25 October 2024).A total of 46 SLAF firefighters and other elements participated in the exercise under the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer, Air Commodore WKASW Vithana. The SLAF team demonstrated rescue tactics that included rope rappelling, showca...