The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (08 August 2016).The Chief of the Air Staff was warmly welcomed by the State Minister o...

A Coffee Morning was hosted by Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinghala for the wife of the visiting Chief of the Air Staff and President Pakistan Air Force Women's Association (PAFWA), Mrs Talat Sohail at the Officers Mess, Colombo today (08 August 2016). Spouses of the Air Force Board of Management and Officers participated for this Coffee Morning and cult...

Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, at Air Force Headquarters this morning (08 August 2016).The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of Pakistan was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force. CAS was accorded a Guard of Honour conferred by the Colo...

Chief of the Air Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman landed at BIA today (07 August 2016) for a three day official visit. The Air Chief Marshal and his wife Mrs Talat  Sohail along with their staff on official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force were received at the Bandaranayake International Airport by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Ma...

The SLAF Team emerged men's champions at the Defence Service Tug of War Men's Championship beating Sri Lanka Army concluded on 05 August 2016 at Sports Ground, SLAF Base Katunayake.The Director General Naval & Air Operations Rear Admiral Sarath Mohotty graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF Tug of War Group Captain KC Geethapriya, Officers and Other Ranks of tri forces...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanaka, His Excellency Mr. Won-sam Chang, called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (06 August 2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Japanese Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Atsuhiro Morore called on Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Air Force  Headquarters today (04  August 2016). This marked the first official call on of the incoming Japanese Defence Attaché, with the Commander of the Air Force.Commander of the Air Force congratulated the new Defence Att...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu and Station Mullaitivu celebrated their 5th Anniversary on 3 August 2016 with the patronage of the respective Commanding Officers.  The Formation day celebrations at SLAF Station Iranamadu began with the working parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander ADR Liyanaarachchi followed by a Cricket tournament with the participation of ...

SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing won the Men’s Championship and SLAF Academy China Bay became Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Cycling Championship 2016 which concluded today (03 Aug 2016) at SLAF Station Katukurunda.SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Base Higurakgoda became the Runners-up in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Ranil Gur...

SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team emerged champions beating SL Army in the finals at 09th Defence Services Volleyball Championship 2016 concluded at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment Army Camp Ambepussa on 01 August 2016.This was the 5th consecutive Defence Services Volleyball Championship bagged by the SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team.Chairman of Army Volleyball Committee Major...

A Medical and Dental Screening Campaign was conducted at the Wattapalai Central College on 29 July 2016 by SLAF Station Mullaitivu. All together 14 medical personnel including 03 Medical Staff with the Medical Officer from SLAF Station Iranamadu, 05 Dental Staff with the Dental Officer from SLAF Base Vauniya and 06 Medical Staff from MI Room SLAF Station Mullaitivu contributed for the ca...

SLAF Academy China Bay conducted a Mobile Dental Clinic at T/Al-Furkkan Vidyalayam  (Marble beach area)  on 28 July 2016.Total of 84 students and civilians were screened and treated at the clinic. Programme was conducted under the guidance of the Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe. ...

Australian Cricket Team flew with Helitours Mi-17 Helicopter today morning (31 July 2016) after the first test match against Sri Lanka in the "Warne Murali Throphy" concluded at Pallekele. The team was picked from Pallekele Army Grounds and landed at SLAF Station Koggala.Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala, Group Captain Chaminda Wickramarathne  welcomed th...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo won the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2016 beating SLAF Base Katunayaka  by 24-12 in the finals concluded at Rifle Green Grounds SLAF Station Colombo today(29 July 16). AC Pabasara of SLAF Base Katunayaka  was adjudged the best Shooter while LAC  Rathnayaka,  Sgt Zoysa of SLAF Station Cbo, were selected as Best Centre Court Player...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the annual AOC’s Inspection at SLAF Station Katukurunda on 29 July 2016.Commanding Officer Group Captain Mohan Balasooriya received the Commander on his arrival and accorded a Street Lining.The Commander inspected all areas of the Station during the inspection. On conclusion of the inspection, Commander addressed...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the annual AOC’s Inspection at SLAF Station Koggala on 29 July 2016.The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Chaminda Wickramaratne and was accorded a Street Lining.During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas of the Station. A Certificate of Commendation was awar...

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...