The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy launched the New Smart Identification Card (Smart ID) for SLAF personnel at Air Force Headquarters today (08th May 2018).The first printed Smart ID was handed over to Commander of the Air Force by the Acting Director Administration Air Vice Marshal PDKT Jayasinghe.The new Smart Card System, as conceptualized by the Commander, ...

The Air Scouts of 57th Colombo Air Scout Group based at Guwanpura successfully completed a Two-night Patrol camp from 4th May 2018 to 6th May 2018 at Rev. Fr. Dr.Thaninayagam Tamil Vidyalayam (Wanathamulla RC TMC), Colombo 8. This camp was attended by 30 scouts 7 instructors.The eminent scout trainers were invited for the camp and a lecture on map reading was conducted by Capt Jayathilak...

No 61 Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 5th Anniversary on 5th May 2018 by engaging in a religious program and Sharmadana program at Sandun Viharaya, Ratmalana. They also provided a meal for the children of the Sinha Salsevana at Mattegoda and also handed over gift packs.The Formation Day Parade was reviewed by the Flight Commander of the No 61 Flight, Wing Commander Sameera G...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection of the SLAF Station Mullaitivu today (04 May 2018). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander LDRP Gunawardena and was accorded a guard of honour commanded by Flight Lieutenant  WPPM Perera. Corporal Buddika HDG (Admin assistant Special 1) received the ...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bethi Gee Saraniya 2018’, on 2nd May 2018 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.The Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Shalini Waidyaratne, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson...

On the invitation of the Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple the Most Venerable Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy switched on the lights to illuminate the Gangarama Vesak Kalapaya on 1st May 2018, the day allocated for the Air Force. The guests were accompanied to the “Seema Malakaya” from the Gangaramaya Temple in a �...

Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival in Sri Lanka. On Vesak Day, people celebrate the triple anniversary: the Birth, attaining Enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha.The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted various religious and traditional activities island wide to commemorate "Vesak Festival" on 29th and 30th April 2018 along with the general public of respective areas.The new...

No 02 Mechanical Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 4th Anniversary on 28th April 2018. While commemorating the event the personnel of the Wing renovated a toilet complex of Sri Gunananda (Primary) Vidyalaya Vavuniya and conducted a religious program at the Buddhist Shrine Room and Pillaiyar Kovil within the Base under the guidance of the Commanding...

The fourth house constructed under the "Commander’s Housing Project” was handed over to former champion of women cycling, Mrs. UD Sriyalatha as a CSR project. The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Thambuththegama today (27 April 2018).This project was  carried out by the Civil Engineering Wing ...

Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, the Commander of the Air Force was conferred the degree of Master of Military Science and Strategic Studies by the National Defence University of China this morning (26 April 2018).The degree was conferred at a ceremony held at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China under the patronage of the Ambassador of China, His Excellency Mr. Cheng Xueyuan....

No. 57 Junior Commanders’ Course commenced on 24th April 2018 at the Junior Command and Staff College (JC&SC), Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. The Opening Address was conducted by the Commandant of the SLAF academy China Bay.  This was followed by the Commanding Officer’s Address. The Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor also briefed the Student Officers about impo...

The Air Force Oarsmen and Women made their debut in Rowing and Kayaking representing the SLAF at the 33rd National Rowing Championship and 02nd National Kayaking and Canoeing Championship 2018.The Rowing Team Won 4 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals and 3 Bronze Medals in the Men’s Open, Men’s Over 18 and women over 18 Categories. in addition to the Rowing Team Performance, The Kayaking Te...

The 33rd Anniversary celebration of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana took place on 23 April 2018. The anniversary parade was reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore RP Liyanagamage. In line with the celebrations, a Volleyball Tournament and a Tombola Nite was organised on the same day with the participation of all service personal, their family members and civil staff of the Base...

The first helicopter rotation of two MI-17 helicopters to and from SLAF Aviation Contingent in South Sudan (UNMISS) was completed successfully from 19 to 22 April 2018 through a UN provided AN-124 aircraft. These two Mi-17 helicopters were deployed for UN peacekeeping missions since 2015 and were eligible for rotation after serving the required period in the mission. The aircraft rotatio...

The third house constructed under the "Commander's Housing Project" by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to spouse of late Air Commodore HBDJ Karunarathna. The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at Kasbewa toda...

The 33rd Formation day celebrations of SLAF Station Sigiriya was held on 19 April 2018. A Parade was held to commence the celebrations and it was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis. Simultaneously, a New Year festival was organized with the participation of all service personnel, their family members and Civil Staff of Station....

'Gami Soorya Mangalya 2018', organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo was held today (19 April 2018) at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds of SLAF Station Colombo.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy attended as the Chief Guest and was received by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy. ...

A 21-member delegation of the Pakistan National Defence University comprising of Senior Officers of Tri-Services who are currently on their Overseas Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters on16 April 2018.The delegation was headed by Major General Fayyaz Hussain Shah. On their arrival to AFHQ, they were received by Air Vice Marshal Ravi Jayasinghe, Director Traini...

Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifters who represented Sri Lanka as part of the National Team at the Commonwealth Games 2018 at Gold Coast, Australia returned to the Island on 11th April 2018 to a rousing welcome at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. SLAF Woman Weightlifter, Leading Aircraftwoman (LAC) Gomes BDH won a Bronze Medal in 48Kg weight class category at the Weightli...

With the idea of facilitating numerous requests made by servicemen and civil personnel the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU), Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy provided assistance aimed at easing their financial burdens to some extent. Chairperson of SLAF SVU, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy handed over a wheel chair to the father in ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Avurudu Pola, an annual event organized by the Directorate of Welfare was held today (10 April 2018) at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds of SLAF Station Colombo.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and declared the Avurudu Pola open after lighting the traditional oil lamp. The Chairperson of the SL...