The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy is attending the Annual Singapore Air which commenced on the 6th February at the Changi Exhibition Centre.Over a thousand Aerospace and Defence companies from 48 countries are showcasing their Air Power and related technologies at the Air Show. The Commander visited the exhibition with many other government and military dignit...

The casket containing the remains of the late Prof. Venerable Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera was brought to the Bellanwila Temple last night (03 February 2018). The final rites of the late Thera will be held at the Sri Jayawardanapura University grounds on Thursday (08 February 2018) at 3pm.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy paid his last respects to t...

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards in Sri Lanka was held at the “Araliyagaha Mandiraya” this evening (04 February 2018) Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex representing the Queen of England along with the Countess of Wessex Sophie Rhys-Jones, Ministers and Tri-Service Commanders, the Inspector General of the Police, State Secretaries, Dip...

As thousands of national flags fluttered in the breeze all around, the 70th National Independence day of Sri Lanka was celebrated great pomp and pageantry at the Galle Face Green today (4th February 2018). His Excellency the President, Maithripala Sirisena and the First Lady Mrs. Sirisena graced the main event at the Galle Face Green, with the Prime Minister, Prince Edward, Earl of ...

An all-night “Pirith Chanting” ceremony was organized by the SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa to mark 67th anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force 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 01st February 2018 under the patronag...

No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 01 February 2018, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander BSDES Weerawardena.To mark the occasion all personnel of the formation carried out a charity program at "Mihiri Kantha Niwasaya" Hingurakgoda and arrangements were made to donate household items, corrugated sheets,...

 In keeping with a concept of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilians employed in the SLAF, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) organized a programme to felicitate students who performed extremely well at the Grade 5 Scholarship Examinations and G.C.E. A/L Examinations of the year 2017. The programme was held at AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage ...

The Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy handed over 04 wheel chairs donated by LOLC PLC on 02 February 2018 at the Seva Vanitha Unit at AFHQ Colombo to a number of family members of service personnel.The mother of Sergeant Rathnayake RHNR, the father of Leading Aircraftman Jayakody JADC and two sisters of Leading Aircraftman Krishna Kumara TM received wheel chairs during the ce...

Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Turkey in Sri Lanka, Colonel Kemal Kahrman paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters on 01st February 2018.A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and Defence Attaché on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interest. Mementoes were also exchanged to mar...

A Bus halt, constructed by SLAF CTS Diyatalawa near the Tamil Central College, Haputale, was handed over to the general public on 1st February 2018 to mark the 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.  The event saw the meeting of a long felt need of the area, especially in light of the numerous school children who were exposed to the frequent rains in the area. An opening cerem...

No 03 ADRS at SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 11th anniversary on 01st February 2018, under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader AMYC De Silva.  In line with the celebrations, a religious programme at “Kiriwehera” followed by a Shramadhana Programme and an alms giving event were held at the “Nanasarana” Children’s Orphanage Sellakatharagama o...

Adding its contribution to the “Pibidena Polonnaruwa” initiative of HE the President, Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lanka Air Force undertook a number of construction projects in the Polonnaruwa District.  On the 31st of January, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy with t...

The 70th Independence Day parade, where Sri Lanka commemorates the successful outcome of the valiant struggle for freedom from colonial powers is scheduled to take place at the Galle Face Greens on 04th February 2018.This year too, the Air Force will participate in the ceremonial parade. 47 Officers, 867 Airmen and Airwomen are expected to join the parade to present their salute to His E...

The Annual Patrol Leaders Training Camp organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Scout Group was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala from 26th January to 28th January 2018.A total of 87 Air Scouts and 30 Air Scout Masters participated for the event. The training course was conducted by the National Scout Headquarters Assistant Programme Commissioner Ruwan Ariyarathna, Galle Distr...

The No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 23rd anniversary by constructing a new house to a deserving family in Galoya, Hingurakgoda area. The house was completed and handed   over on 28th January 2018 with the participation of the Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Group Captain VB Edirisinghe, Commanding Officer No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron Wing Commander KM...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup – 2018 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded on 27 January 2018 in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. The tournament, played under the ‘Handicap Rules’ was open to all and started off at 0700 hrs with the participation of sixty  (60) enthusiastic...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) celebrated its 20th anniversary today (26 January 2018) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain SN Fernandopulle. In line with the formation day SLAF Station BIA carried out a Shramadana campaign at Unnaruwa Children’s Orphanage and also participated in a Blood Donation Program at Saranathissagama ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly established Rubberized Coir Mattress manufacturing facility and Waste Paper Recycling Facility at SLAF Base Katunayake earlier today (25 January 2018).These projects were developed and established under the guidance of the Commander by the Command Research & Development Officer Air Commodore JP Bala...

National Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF) Skeet National Championship 2017 was conducted from 06th to 08th October 2017 at Clay Target Shooting Range Payagala. Sri Lanka Air Force Shooters secured 02 gold and 01 Team silver medals during the championship. More than 50 competitors representing clubs including Army, Air Force, Police and Special Task Force contested for this championship....

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is a global journey that will deliver the most coveted trophy in all of sports to every corner of the globe, before returning to Russia in June for the World Cup 2018.2018 is the fourth time long-standing World Cup sponsor Coca-Cola has joined forces with FIFA to take the trophy to fans across the world.This year it will attend a number of nati...

Ten (10) Bangladeshi Air Force personnel who arrived in the island to follow the Airfield and Ground Combat Course offered by the Sri Lanka Air Force commenced their training activities at SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa on 22 February 2018.The Course participants comprise two Squadron Leaders, two Flight Lieutenants, three Junior Non Commissioned Officers and three Leading ...