The 17th Annual International Fighter Conference (IFC) is currently underway at the Mercure Hotel in Berlin Germany. The conference will be held from the 7th to the 9th of November 2017. This conference has gained a reputation as one of the world’s premier conferences for all elements of the fighter aircraft community. The conference has established itself amongst the world’s air for...

The celebrations commenced with a Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer Group Captain KGDN Jayasinghe. Subsequently a soft ball cricket tournament and all ranks lunch was arranged and these events were attended by many representatives from other formations of the Base.A CSR programme was carried out at the Yashodara Devi Children (Girls) Orphanage at Attidiya from 3...

The SLAF stall done by the ITU at the 'INFOTEL 2017' Exhibition organized by FITIS (Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka) won the award for ' The exhibit and demonstration depicting Social Impact'.The SLAF stall, conceptualized on the guidance of the Command Information Technology Officer, Air Commodore Arosh Vithana, focused mainly on Cyber Security and was mann...

The third Contingent of SLAF Personnel, numbering 94 personnel who served the SLAF Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) arrived in Sri Lanka earlier today (06 November 2017), on completion of their 12-month tenure. They were replaced by a fresh contingent who left the shores of Sri Lanka a few days previously.  Base C...

The 05th anniversary of the establishment of SLAF Regiment Training School (RTS) Vanni was celebrated on 05 November 2017 with Community Service Projects and recreational activities organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer together with all Officers, Other ranks and the civilian staff.The celebrations commenced with the morning parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Air ...

Annual changing of personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed the country early hours on 04 November 2017.The contingent of 110 personnel departed to Central Africa from Bandaranaike International Airport. Senior officers of the Air Force and family members of the departing pe...

A Press Conference to announce the upcoming 11th World Military Golf Championship 2017 organized by the Tri-forces of Sri Lanka was held on 02 November 2017 at the Media Centre for Ministry of Defence.The 11th World Military Golf Championship 2017 will be held on Eagles’ Golf Links –China Bay, Sri Lanka, from 12-19 November, 2017.Sri Lanka participated at the 10th World Military Golf...

The 10th anniversary of the establishment of SLAF Station Palavi was celebrated on 01st November 2017 with Community Service Projects and recreational activities organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer together with all Officers, other ranks and the civilian staff.The Station Day celebrations commenced with the morning parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wing Command...

The Passing Out Parade of the No 4 contingent of the Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in Central African Republic (MINUSCA)  was held today (31 October 2017) at SLAF Base Katunayake.This Heli-deployment comprises 18 Officers and 92 Airmen and is scheduled to proceed to Central Africa  on 04 November 2017.Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila ...

SLAF Fire School & Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 1st anniversary on 27 October 2017 . The formation day parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer Squadron Leader CP Hettiarachchi.The Fire School & Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron was established to educate SLAF fire fighters on theoretical know how and to train them in par with the la...

The 39th Base Day of SLAF Base Vavuniya was celebrated on 27th October 2017. To commemorate the event, community service projects, religious activities and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander together with all Officers, other ranks and the civilian staff.The Base Day celebrations commenced with the morning parade reviewed by the Base Commander ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the AOCs inspection at SLAF Station Weerawila on 27 October 2017. The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer Group Captain DRAB Warakanga and accorded a street line.The Commander awarded Commendations to 015890 LAC Premachandra WMDTW (OMT III) &  Mr DA Dhanushka P...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF Station Piduruthalagala today (27 October 2017).Commanding Officer Wing Commander MC Pieris received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded to the Commander of the Air Force.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station and...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 08893 Cpl Rajamuni RDRW (Ops Grd). The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Kongaswala, Kurunegala on 26th October 2017.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and constr...

SLAF Station Morawewa and SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala emerged  men’s and women’s Champions respectively at the Inter Unit Tug of War Championship 2017 held at SLAF Base Katunayake on 25 October 2017.SLAT Regiment Training School (RTS) Vanni  and SLAF Academy China Bay became the Men’s and Women’s runners up.The Deputy Director Ground Operations Air Vice Marsh...

A Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving were held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth this morning (23 October 2017) with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy to commemorate fallen war heroes of the Sri Lanka Air Force. This was organized by the Directorate of Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force for the 7th consecutive year.Religious blessings were i...

The initial membership badge investiture ceremony of the Air Scout Troop at SLAF Station Mirigama was held on 21 October 2017, for 99 newly enlisted Junior Air Scouts, with the participation of their parents.Commanding Officer SLAF Station Mirigama Wing Commander LP Dahanayake attended as the Chief Guest to grace the occasion.Chief Group Scout Master of Air Scouts, Wing Commander JAPS Ja...

SLAF Station Koggala celebrated its 33rd anniversary on 19th October 2017 giving prominence to social, religious and sports activities.Commemorating it’s 33rd anniversary, a sharamadana campaign was conducted at the Sambhodi Orphanage at Galle.  Cleaning materials were also distributed to the orphanage.Parallel to this, a Pirith chanting and alms giving ceremony were held at the S...

As a part of expansion of the air scouts of the SLAF, a membership drive was held at SLAF Base Anuradhapura giving an opportunity to the school children in Anuradhapura area to join. Altogether a total of 61 children came for the enlistment interviews conducted by the SLAF Air Scout leaders on 21st October 2017. During the event, an introductory session on Air Scouting was conducted for ...

The SLAF Fighter Controllers’ Categorization board conducted by the Indian Air Force Examiners was successfully completed on 20th October 2017 at the No 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake.During the programme, the Fighter Controllers went through a series of lectures, discussions and practical sessions under the guidance and supervision of the IAF team. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala and SLAF Regiment Training School (RTS) Vanni won the Men’s and Women’s Championships respectively, at the Inter Unit Volleyball Championships 2017 concluded on 20 October 2017 at SLAF Base Katunayaka.Tech Formation at SLAF Base Ratmalana  and SLAF TTS Ekala became the Men’s and Women’s runners up.Director Finance of SLAF...