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...

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 09th April 2018 at the AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The AGM was chaired by the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy and was attended by the Station Seva Vanitha Presidents and the Officers in Charge together wit...

Sri Lanka Air Force Men’s Hockey team won the "Navy Cup" Nine-A-side All Island Inter Club Hockey Tournament - 2018 held at Navy Hockey Ground, Welisara. The event was held from 7th to 8th April 2018 and was organized by Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board.In the Final Match SLAF beat SL Navy by 1-0 goal and Leading Aircraftman Fernando WWAPU was adjudged the most outstanding player of the tou...

Scorpion Shotgun Championship - 2018 organized by Scorpion Shooting was held from 06 April to 08 April 2018 at SL Army Range Complex, Ganemulla. 05 SLAF Women Shooters participated for the Championship and Leading Aircraftwoman Mekala AT became the Overall Champion in Women's Category. Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne graced the occasion as the chief guest of the awa...

The Prize Giving Ceremony of the SLAF the “Guwan Siththara” All Island Art competition was held  at Air Force Headquarters today (7th April 2018) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. Fifteen (15) children who were adjudged winners in the Primary, Junior and Senior Student categories attended the Prize Giving Ceremony which was con...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual AOC's Inspection of the SLAF Station Iranamadu on 06 April 2018. The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu Group Captain Harsha Nanayakkara and accorded a street line.The Commander awarded Commendations to Corporal Gunarathana PDN (Opera...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Annual AOCs Inspection of SLAF Station Palaly today (06 April 2018).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer Group Captain SD Jayaweera, and was accorded a guard of honour. The Commander awarded Commendations to Corporal Chandana Kumara HM (Refueller) and Mr KAT Fernando (Labourer) in recognition of ...

According to the statistics of the national STD/AIDS control programme there has been an increase in AIDS patient in Sri Lanka. SLAF Hospital Colombo organized a screening and awareness lecture on “HIV/STI Protection for SLAF” for service personal at SLAF Station and AFHQ Colombo with the participation of over 150 personal representing all sections of the station, on 05th April ...

The Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Association presented Two Fire Vehicles to the SLAF at a ceremony held at AFHQ on 05th April 2018. A visiting delegation ceremonially handed over the documents pertaining to the vehicles to the Chief of Staff of SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias during the ceremony. In addition, the delegation handed over 300 pairs of Spectacles, and 100 Pencil Boxes to ...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 56 Junior Commanders Course (JCC) was held at the Astra Hall at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on the 06th of April 2018.The Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Mohan De Zoysa graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The Bangladesh Defence Attaché and delegates from the SL Army, Navy and the Police participated at the event ...

Regiment Wing SLAF Base Katunayaka won the Men's Championship while SLAF Trade Training School Ekala won the Women's Championship at the Inter Unit Boxing Championship 2018 which was concluded at the Indoor Stadium of SLAF Base Katunayake on 05 April 2018.  SLAF Academy China Bay and S&MD SLAF Base Katunayaka secured the runner up positions in the Men's and Women's categories.Of...

The E & T E Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 27th anniversary on 02nd April 2018.  The Ceremony began with the Formation Day Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. Under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain PN Frnando, a Shramadhana Campaign was conducted at the “Purana Rajamaha Viharaya” Ratmalana to clear the surroundings of the...

The 121st Birth Anniversary of General Sir John Kotelawala, the third Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka and the benefactor of General Sir John Kotelawala defence University fell on 04thApril, 2018.A commemoration ceremony was held at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in memory of this great son of Mother Lanka with the participation of Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, th...

An all-night “Pirith Chanting” ceremony was organized by SLAF Academy China Bay to mark its 57th anniversary and to invoke blessings on those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the country, the Commander of the Air Force, all Serving members in the SLAF, sister services and their families on 03rd April 2018 under the patronage of the Commandant, Air Commodore Sampath Thuya...