For the first time in its sixty five years of history, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) represents Sri Lankan Squad for athletics, Judo and swimming at the Rio Olympics 2016 which will be held from 3 to 21 of August 2016 in Rio de Janerio Brazil.Following Airmen are representing Sri Lanka at this unique sporting event Cpl Ranasinghe S           - &n...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, attended the commemorating ceremony, the "Nalanda Ranaviru Upahara" - 2016 (Tribute to war heroes) held today (28 July 2016) at the Nalanda College premises.State Minister Of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene graced the occasion as the chief guest. Commander of the Air Force, senior officers of the armed forces attended the ceremo...

SLAF Women cyclists AC Sulochana, Lac Ranasinghe and Lac Dilrukshi won First, Second and Third places respectively and became victorious in the "SLT Speed Up Cycle Sawariya" concluded yesterday.SLAF cyclist Leading Aircraftsman Naveen Ruchira became 1st of the first Stage,“SLT Speed Up Cycle Sawariya” which was concluded yesterday at Mathara.“SLT Speed Up Cycle Sawariya...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 27 July 2016 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag followed by the lighting of symbolic Olympic torch started the proceedings for the day. A number of children’s games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids’ Band display and Drill display to...

Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo organized a visit to ward No. 03 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 26 July 2016. The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi  Bulathsinghala led the visiting team.The entertaining activities conducted therein were greatly enjoyed by the inmates of the ward. Thereafter, essential commodities were donated for...

A grooming workshop for the lady Officers of the SLAF was organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit on 20, 25 and 26 July 16 at the Auditorium of AFHQ, Colombo under the supervision of Directorate of Training.The workshop was steered by Mrs. Priyangani Jayawardena, Directress of ‘Accenxia’. The objective of this workshop was personality development and improving awareness on the value ...

SLAF Taekwondo Team participated at the 2nd Korean Ambassadors KUKKIWON Cup Taekwondo Championship 2016 at Sport Hostel Complex Gymnasium, Colombo 07 on 08, 09 & 10 July 2016. The final matches concluded on 23 July 2016 at the Musaeus College Auditorium Colombo 07.SLAF team won overall runner-up securing 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal.  Sports Minister Dayasiri ...

The Jungle Survival phase of the No 07-16 Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training Programme concluded on 16 July 2016 at SLAF Station Ampara.  Previously, the Water Survival training phase of this Programme was completed on 05th July 2016.The aim of this exercise is to enhance the knowledge and skills of Aircrew, to survive in actual crash/ force landing/ ejection above water or ...

SLAF Women’s Archery Team emerged the champions in the 09th Defence Services Archery Championship 2016 concluded on 21 July 2016 at the Regimental Center, Sri Lanka Army Panagoda.SLAF Women's team bagged 02 Golds, 01  Silver and 01 Bronze Medal.Director General Personal Rear Admiral S Jayakody graced the occasion as the chief guest. Chairman Archery Group Captain HU Wijeweera , Of...

Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a series of workshops on ‘Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Crop Cultivation and Live Stock Production’ for the farming community in Northern and Eastern provinces.  These workshops were aimed to impart knowledge on Animals Husbandry, Advantages of using Organic Fertilizer and Disadvantages of using Chemicals and Fertilizer.  Supervision of...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Waleboda Gunasiri  thero, held today at the SLAF Headquarters  (20 July 2016). Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore Prasanna Payoe, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the programme. ...

A Guard of Honour was accorded to the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Mr Pujith Jayasundara at his official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters this morning (20 July 2016).  On arrival, the IGP was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore MDAP Payoe and was accorded with a Guard of Honour conferred by the SLAF Colour Wing whic...

The Annual SLAF Hindu Religious Ceremony was held at the Captains Garden Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10, today (18 July 2016) with the participation of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.During the Ceremony, all SLAF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and their grieving families, were remembered and blesse...

The No 06 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 13th July 2016 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 15th July 2016.The aim of this training module was to develop administrative and Management performance capabilities Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up challenges in organizational cultu...

An Annual Prith Pinkama, was held on 15 July 2016 followed by an alms giving for 17 venerable Maha Sangha on 16 July 2016 at the SLAF Academy China bay.The ‘Reliquary’ (Karaduwa) was taken to the SLAF Academy China bay in a colourful procession and placed in the ‘Pirith Mandapaya’ by the Commandant of the Air Force Academy China bay, Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe. Subsequent to t...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual Inspection at SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (15 July 2016 ). The Commander reviewed the parade which was commanded by the Base Commander Group Captain VB Edirisinghe.Certificates of Commendation awarded during the parade to 23694 Flight Sergeant Ranasinghe RDTS (Safety Equipment), 25287 Sergeant &nbs...

The Visiting Chief of Integrated Staff Committee to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, Air Marshal Ajit S Bhonsle called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the SLAF Headquarters today (14 July 2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasi...

Chief of Integrated Staff Committee to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, Air Marshal Ajit S Bhonsle paid a floral tribute to the soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF), who made the supreme sacrifice during their tenure in Sri Lanka. The ceremony was held at in front of the IPKF memorial, Battaramulla today (14 July 2016)....

The moulavi making the guest speech prayed to almighty Allah on behalf of all brave men and women of the Sri Lanka Air Force, who sacrificed their sweat, blood and flesh in the defence of Sri Lanka.  He also prayed for the war heroes who made the supreme sacrifice whilst on active service and for the well being of the families left behind by the war heroes. Further, b...

The Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training Programme No 07-16 commences on 05 July 2016 at SLAF Station Ampara.  The aim of this exercise is to enhance the knowledge and skills of Aircrew, to survive in actual crash/ force landing/ ejection above water or over a jungle area and to give practical experience in survival. The exercise was planned to give the trainees the required t...

SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Trade Training School Ekala emerged  men's  and women's  Water Polo champions respectively  at the Inter  Unit Water Polo Championship 2016 concluded at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 11 July 2016.SLAF Base Anuradhapura and SLAF Station Colombo secured the runners up in the men's and women's categories.Commander of the Air Force Air Marsha...