The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, conferred Vishishta Sewa Vibushanaya (VSV) medals for 50 Senior Officers of the Tri Services who are serving and retired at a colourful ceremony held at the President Secretariat today (19 May 2018).  The Commander of the Air Force, Air Mar...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal KVB Jayampathy signed the acceptance of 6 Brand New PT-6 Aircraft on 15 May 2018 at AVIC Hongdu in Nanchang, China.The Aircraft, painted in the recently introduced colour scheme of the SLAF, were inspected and flight tested by SLAF Engineers and Pilots and were deemed to be in conformance with the specifications and ready to be inducted into th...

Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy today (18th May 2018) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo.The Army Chief was received upon arrival by the Chief Recruiting Officer of the SLAF, Air Commodore AJ Amarasinghe and was conferred a Guard of Honour by the Colour Wing of the SLAF commanded by Flight...

Sri Lanka Air Force emerged as Men's & Women's Champions at the 10th Defence Services Kabaddi Championship 2018 conducted from 14th May 2018 to 15th May 2018 at the SL Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. SLAF Men won the finals beating SL Army by 31-26 while the SLAF Women won the finals beating SL Navy by 35-28.The Commander Security Forces Headquarters (West) and Colonel Commandant of t...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Team emerged the Women’s Champions and the Men’s Team emerged as the Runners Up at 10th Defence Services Handball Championship 2018 concluded on 11th May 2018 at the SL Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. SLAF Women won the finals beating SL Army by 19-14.The Air Secretary of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal MWTI De Silva, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Se...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Morawewa today (12 May 2018).The Commander was accorded a Guard of Honour which was commanded by Flt Lt Tehan Nimalsiri.Flight Sergeant Boyagoda EMSL and Sergeant Herath HMW were awarded Commendations by the Commander for their outstanding dedication towards the SLA...

As a part of the expansion of Air Scouts in the SLAF, a membership drive was held today (12th May 2018) at SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala giving an opportunity to the school children in Gampaha area to join. Altogether a total of 184 children came for the enlistment interviews conducted by the SLAF Air Scout Leaders. During the event, an introductory session on Air Scouting was c...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection of SLAF Academy China Bay today (11 May 2018).The Commander was welcomed upon arrival for the inspection, after which he reviewed the Parade commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha.A Certificate of Commendation was awarded during the parade to ...

With the goal of facilitating several requests made by servicemen and retired service personnel the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson of SLAF SVU, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy awarded scholarships for children’s educational requirements aiming to ease their financial burdens to some extent.The donation ceremony was held today (11 May 2018) at the Seva V...

The Boxing Championship-2018 of the 10th Defence Services Games organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force was conducted from 09 May 2018 to 10 May 2018 at Indoor Stadium of SLAF Base Katunayake. More than 46 competitors representing Tri Services took part in this Championship. During the event the Sri Lanka Army won the Men’s Championship while Sri Lanka Navy was able to secure the Runners ...

The Parboiling Rice Mill of SLAF Station Morawewa was inaugurated on 10th May 2018 by the Commanding Officer of the SLAF Station Morawewa, Group Captain CRD Goonawardana on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The newly constructed Station Bakery was also declared open by the Commanding Officer on the same day.Parboiling Rice MillBakery...

Sri Lanka Air Force Golfers emerged Champions at the Third Defence Services Games Golf Tournament held at the Nuwara-Eliya Golf Course on 8th May 2018 while the Sri Lanka Army emerges the Runners Up.The tournament saw Golfers from the Army, Navy and Air Force. Air Vice Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya, Air Commodore Prasanna Ranasinghe, Officers and othe...

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi, Colonel Sławomir Kołtun paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Air Force Headquarters today (09th May  2018).A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and Defence Attaché on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interest. Mementoes were also...

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...