The Inter Unit Judo Championship was held at Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake  today (31 August 2016). Over 200 Judokas took part in the championship where the men’s overall championship was bagged by the SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing and SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as the women’s overall champions.SLAF Base Anuradhapura , SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF TTS Ekal...

The Deputy German Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Carsten Hoelscher called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Air Force  Headquarters today (31  August 2016). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

An Annual Pirith Pinkama, was held on 26 August 2016 followed by an Alms giving for 24 Venerable Maha Sanga on 27 August 2016 at the SLAF Station Batticaloa.The ‘Reliquary’ (Karaduwa) was taken to SLAF Station Batticaloa in a colourful procession and placed in the “Pirith Mandapaya” by Commanding Officer of the SLAF Station Batticaloa, Wing Commander VGGB Piyasiri. Subsequent to ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice was held at All Saints Church, Borella, today (30 August 2016). Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, Board of Management, a cross section of Officers/All Ranks, Civilian Staff and the family members of those who have made supreme sacrifice for the peace and harmony of...

A three member official training delegation led by Air Vice Marshal Amith Tiwari, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training) of the Indian Air Force visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (29 August 2016). On their arrival to Air Force Headquarters, they were received by Air Vice Marshal Vijitha Gunaratne, the Director Training of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The visiting d...

For the first time in the history, a team of Sri Lankan Defence Services players left the country for the 10th World military Golf Championship in Netherlands to represent Sri Lanka on 28 August 2016.Commander of the Air Force addressed and congratulated the participating team, Chief of the Mission/Chairmen of Golf and the officials of the Air Force Sports Council, prior to their dep...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOC’s inspection (2nd Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 27 August 2016.  During the course of the inspections the Commander visited all areas (in 2nd session) of the base and declared open the “Fire School and Fire Maintenance Squadron” which is located in the base.Concluding the A...

State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardane along with Secretary to Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi visited Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda today (26 August 2016). He was received by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghla to the camp premises.The State Minister of Defence inspected the progress and witnessed the improvement...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOC’s inspection (1st Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 25 August 2016.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 2 Warrant Officers, 4 SNCOs, 3 corpo...

The 44th session of the “Aviation Fundamentals for Beginners” Course conducted at the Air Force Museum, Ratmalana concluded successfully on the 24th of August 2016. Total of five, three day programmes were organized and conducted during the month of August 2016 by the Air Force Museum. In this school holidays, school children from Grade 7-11 participated for this programme with a gre...

The Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala visited the pre-School of SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (24 Aug 16). During the visit, Chairperson donated a Wheel Chair to son of 07380 LAC Bandara PH and a monetary grant for daughter of 17785 F/Sgt  Thilakarathne M at the Base premises. Afterward, Chairperson inspected the new plot of land at Abanpola which is projected...

Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Batticaloa, distributed nutrition ration packs among 130 children warded at pediatric ward at the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa on 23 August 2016.The event was arranged under the directives of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the guidance of Commanding Officer wing Commander VGGP Piyasiri. Officers and Airmen of the station participated for the event. ...

A joint Medical and Renovation campaign ‘Exercise Pacific Angel 16-3’ was commenced on 15 August 2016 and concluded on 22 August 2016 in the Jaffna Peninsula. Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, Director Air Operations Air Vice Marshall Sumangala Dias, Director Health Serv...

A 17-member delegation of the Indian National Defence College New Delhi - 2016 comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from India who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (23 August 2016). The delegation was headed by Major General Sunil Srivastava VSM. On their arrival to Air Force Headquarters, they...

The 9th Defence Services Games (DSG) - 2016 concluded with a colourful ceremony at the Panagoda Army Indoor Stadium  today (22 August 2016).This marked the apex of the five (05) months of competitive sportsmanship among tri-services which showcased their talents against each other.HE the President Maithripala Sirisena graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while the State Minister ...

US Air Force Pacific Angel Subject Matter Expert Exchange programme was organized by the Directorate of Health Services Sri Lanka Air Force. This programme was held at SLAF Base Katunayake for 5 days commencing from 15th August 2016 by welcoming the US delegation by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.The programme was held for the second time wi...

The Annual Colombo Camporee 2016 organized by the Colombo District Branch of Sri Lanka Scouts Association was held at Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo with the participation of Colombo District Scout troops from 10th August to 14th August 2016. 87 Air Scouts and 5 Air Scout Leaders participated and showcased their talents at this event representing the SLAF Air Scouts Troop. ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala won the Inter unit Tennis Tournament whilst SLAF Academy China Bay became runners up, which was concluded at the TTS Ekala Air Force Tennis Grounds on 19 August 2016.Director Air Operations of SLAF Air Vice Marshal DLS Dias graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director Health Services of SLAF  Air Commodore LR Jayaweera, Chairma...

A 24-member delegation of the Bangladesh National Defence College comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from Bangladesh who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 16 August 2016. The delegation was headed by Major General Hamidur Rahaman Chowdhury, rcds, psc. On their arrival to AFHQ, they were received ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force men’s Squash team won the Defence Services Squash Championship 2016  concluded at the Squash Complex SLAF Rathmalana (18 August 2016)  first time in the SLAF history.Rear Admiral KKJ De Silva  Commander Western Naval Area, graced the awards ceremony as the chief guest. Chairman SLAF Squash, Air Commodore SD Kotage, Officers and other ranks of tri ...

The second flight safety workshop for Officers for the year 2016 was successfully completed on 13th August 2016 at JC & SC premises, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China bay.The flight safety workshop was organized by Command Flight Safety Inspectorate of the SLAF to inculcate safety awareness among the officers who directly involves with Air Operations of the SLAF. Officers from 7 Bran...