Air Force News
10:45pm on Wednesday 31st July 2024
The foundation stone was laid commencing the Shanthipura View Point Project Nuwara Eliya today (31 July 2024).The event was graced by the Secretary Chief Ministry and Ministry of Education Central Province Council, Mr. Menaka Herath, Director General Construction Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Chandana Geethapriya and other local government representatives as invitees who laid the foundat...
4:55pm on Wednesday 31st July 2024
Air Chief Marshal Andibuduge Walter Fernando (Retd) VSV, ndc, psc was born on the 12th of December, 1932.From a young age, ACM Fernando was captivated by the allure of flying. He joined the Royal Ceylon Air Force as an Officer Cadet in January 1953, as part of the second batch of pilots. He received his wings after training in Ceylon and was commissioned as a Pilot Officer. Following fur...
4:54pm on Wednesday 31st July 2024
A three-member delegation from the Australian Department of Defence met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (31 July 2024). The delegation was led by the Assistant Secretary North and South Asia, Ms. Karen Radford and included the  Assistant Director, Mr. Lachlan Sillar, and the Policy Officer, Mr. Noah Diamantopoulos. Th...
6:11pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024
The Inter Unit Handball Championship 2024 was held at Rifle Green Grounds at SLAF Station Colombo from 24 July 2024 to 29 July 2024 . The final matches and Awards Ceremony took place at Air Force Health Management Centre Thummulla today (30 July 2024). The Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal VB Edirisinghe graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The SLAF Base Rathmalana clinched t...
6:07pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne was appointed as the Director General Aeronautical Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 28 July 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne at the Air Force Headquarters today (30 July 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to the n...
5:44pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe was appointed as the Director General General Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 28 July 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (30 July 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to t...
5:16pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, honoured two distinguished SLAF personnel today(30 July 2024), at Air Force Headquarters for their exemplary contributions that significantly assisted to securing victory in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024. The Commander praised Sergeant Fernando SWIP and Corporal Kathiraarachchige DAK for their dedication, skill and the honour...
4:58pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024
The Awarding Ceremonies for Air Crew Qualification Insignia and Certificates of Commendation were held today (30 July 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the event as the chief guest. Certificates of Commendation were conferred upon individuals in recognition of their significant contributions to their respective establishm...
4:35pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024
SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated 51st anniversary by engaging social welfare through a series of community service initiatives aimed at uplifting local schools, preserving the environment, supporting healthcare facilities and promoting interreligious harmony.The SLAF Station Morawewa took part in Shramadhana campaigns on 23 July 2024, focusing on improving the learning environments of th...
4:27pm on Monday 29th July 2024
The Sri Lanka Air Force proudly marked the commissioning of the No. 78 Direct Entry Student Officers Course and the No. 35 Officer Cadets Course of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University today (29 July 2024) at the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, took the salute as the Chief Guest during this esteemed event. He w...
1:31pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
The Annual Inter-Unit Road Race – 2024 was flagged off this morning (27 July 2024), with the participation of over 200 Officers, Airmen, Airwomen and Civilians from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy, all Bases and Stations. This glamorous event was concluded at the Rifle Green Grounds in Colombo.Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officiated as t...
7:15pm on Friday 26th July 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, concluded the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Base Katunayake today (26 July 2024) after a two-day session.The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade which was commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva and Certificates of Commendation were awarded to two Warrant ...
3:33pm on Wednesday 24th July 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa honoured SLAF personnel today(24 July 2024) at Air Force Headquarters for their exemplary performances at international sports events. The Commander commended the athletes for their dedication, skill and the honour they have brought to the SLAF and Sri Lanka.Among the celebrated athletes, Leading Aircraftman Perera RHA earned a ...
6:27pm on Monday 22nd July 2024
SLAF Station Sigiriya successfully completed the restoration project of CP/G/Dambulla Primary School that commenced on 17 December 2023. The Handing Over Ceremony took place today (22 July 2024), at CP/G/Dambulla Primary School, under the auspices of the Member of the Parliament, Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon and the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.In support o...
6:26pm on Monday 22nd July 2024
Responding to a request from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Badulla, the Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) and personnel from the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa, comprising one officer and 16 airmen, successfully contained a large-scale bushfire in the Wilimada, Lunuwaththa, Koredekubura forest area today (22 July 2024).The Disaster Management Centre in Badull...
5:03pm on Monday 22nd July 2024
The 8th South Asian Karate Championship, organized by the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF), took place in Bhutan from  11 to 21 July2024. The tournament featured four weight categories across cadet, junior, under-21 and senior divisions. A total of 244 karatekas from Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka participated in the event.The SLAF team achieved notable success, securing one...
3:01pm on Monday 22nd July 2024
The Annual Islamic Religious Ceremony of the SLAF was held at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque this morning (22 July 2024). The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by the Directorate of Welfare and meticulously coordinated by SLAF Base Ratmalana.The officiating Mowlavi invoked blessings and prayed to...
1:00pm on Sunday 21st July 2024
In a significant initiative to enhance the convenience of pilgrims, the newly constructed ‘Golden Gate’ entrance staircases were declared open today (21 July 2024), leading through the Menik River to the sacred Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya.The construction commenced on 16 February 2023, and this endeavour included the construction of two staircases adorned with decorative guard wa...
9:41pm on Saturday 20th July 2024
The newly received MI-17 V-5 helicopter, designated SMH 581, arrived in Bria today (20 July 2024). This helicopter had previously arrived in Bangui on 30 June 2024, transported aboard an AN-124 aircraft.To mark the occasion, a traditional water salute was performed at Bria airfield to officially welcome the SMH 581 Mi-17 V-5 helicopter to the 9th SLAF Aviation Contingent. Following its a...
9:17pm on Friday 19th July 2024
The Annual Air Force Christian Commemorative Service, where the Air Force remembers and appreciates those who laid down their lives in the name of service and nation, was held at  St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya, today (19 July 2024) under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The entire event was organized by the Directorate of Welfare and ...
3:37pm on Friday 19th July 2024
Hingurakgoda Airport, formerly known as RAF Minneriya and constructed during World War II for the British Royal Air Force, is set to be transformed into Sri Lanka's 6th international airport. This significant development aligns with the vision of His Excellency the President, Ranil Wickremasinghe, who has prioritized this upgrade to strengthen Sri Lanka's economic growth and enhance the ...
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