The No. 06 Air Defence Radar Squadron celebrated it's 8th anniversary on 15 October 2017 giving prominence to social, religious and sport activities.    No 06 ADRS was inaugurated on 15 October 2009 and possesses the pride of the immense contribution to the National Air Defence network.    Commemorating its 8th Anniversary, The Squadron donated a computer la...

The Closing ceremony of the second Finishing School programme in SLAF was held on 16 October 2017 at Helitours Training Centre SLAF TTS Ekala.This finishing school programme was conducted on a concept of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and gave away the certificat...

SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the Motor Car and Motor Cycle events at Rotherham Circuit Meet 2017 which was concluded at SLAF Katukurunda track on the 15th October 2017. SLAF racing driver  F/Sgt Ramanayake ARA and racing riders  Cpl Senarathne PWGDRK, Cpl Lakmal JDC and LAC Peiris HYM participated the motor car and motor cycle racing events. LAC Peiris HTM won the sec...

The Fire and Rescue Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force assisted in a fire drill at Bank of Ceylon, Colombo on 13rd October 2017.SLAF personnel participated in the fire fighting and rescue exercise with the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer Wing Commander MPS Marapperuma.The SLAF fire fighters demonstrated several rescue tactics such as aerial rope rescue and high angle rescue using the...

The initial membership badge investiture ceremony of the Air Scout Troop at SLAF Base Rathmalana was held on 14 October 2017, for 71 newly enlisted junior Air Scouts, with the participation of their parents.Commanding Officer SLAF Museum Rathmalana Group Captain Nihal Jayasinghe attended as the Chief Guest.Deputy Chief Group Scout Master of Air Scouts Wing Commander ES Ponnamperuma, Grou...

After the successful conclusion of the first day, the second day's sessions of the 3rd 'Colombo Air Symposium - 2017', began this morning at the Eagles Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall Attidiya on time following another breathtaking cultural display. The Symposium was held under the theme “Air Power in Addressing Asymmetric Threats.”The first day sessions saw 8 eminent local an...

The Sri Lanka Air Force participated for the Techno Sri Lanka -2017,  a three-day exhibition organised by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in keeping with theme of 'Empowering Innovation', declared open for public on 13, 14 and 15 October 2017 at BMICH.This year’s exhibition will introduce several competitions that will encourage and promote smart, inventive, disruptive tec...

Sri Lanka Air Force’s 3rd key annual international defence conference, 'The Colombo Air Symposium - 2017' began at the Eagles Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall this morning (12th Thursday,October 2017). The State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne PC Ambassadors of  Iran and Pakistan, Chief of Defenc...

The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché at the Embassy of Ukraine in India, Colonel Oleh Hulak called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters today (11 October 2017).  Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

The 'Colombo Air Symposium 2017', the prominent Air Force conference of the experts is all set to be launched at the Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya, tomorrow, Thursday the 12th of October under the theme 'Air Power in Addressing Asymmetric Threats'. The two day international conference will conclude on13th October.The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijeya...

A Press Conference chaired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, on the Colombo Air Symposium 2017 organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force was held today (10 October 2017) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium. The third instalment of the Colombo Air Symposium, will focus on the theme “Airpower in Addressing Asymmetric Threats”.  Military leaders...

The Initial Membership badge investiture ceremony of the Air scout troop at SLAF Station Koggala was held at the station on 08th October 2017, for 125 newly enlisted Junior Air Scouts. Commanding Officer SLAF Station Koggla Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa attended as the Chief Guest.Galle District Scout Commissioner Col Annada De Alwis, Deputy District Scout Commissioner Gamini Zoysa repres...

Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Training School Vanni became men's champions while Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura became women's champions in the Inter Unit Billiards and Snooker Championship 2017 at the Indoor Stadium,SLAF Base Katunayake on 06 October 2017.Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura  men's team and SLAF Station BIA women's team became runners up at the tournament.Ba...

The Command Legal Department held a discussion on “sexual harassment in the workplace” for all Lady Officers at the AFHQ Auditorium on 06 October 2017.The discussion was conducted by Professor Jeeva Niriella, senior lecturer and Head of Public and International Law in the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, and ASP Bimshani Jasingharachchi, representing the Director, Women and Chi...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF CTS Diyatalawa today (06 October 2017).The AOCs Parade was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando .The Commander awarded commendations to 18711 Sgt Susil GA (Ops Grd SP), 27845 Cpl Ediriweera RMSR (Ops Grd), 33001 Cpl Darmasiri JKN (Muscn), 024338 LAC Nissan...

SLAF Station Colombo and  Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa emerged men's and women's champions at the Inter Unit Athletic Championship 2017, which was held on 03 October 2017 at SLAF Base, Katunayake.SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Colombo became men's and women's runner up at the championship.Leading Aircraftman  Jayaratne KPVC of the SLAF ...

The Sigiriya Rallycross 2017 was worked off on the 01st of October 2017 at the Sri Lanka Air Force Racing Track in Sigirya. Organized by the Sri Lanka Automobile Drivers’ Association (SLADA).SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the Motor Cycle events at Sigiriya Rally Cross 2017 and won the following events, beating several veteran motor cycle racing competitors.40576  &nbs...

The No 12 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 27 September 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 29 Sep 2017. The inauguration was marked by the address by the commanding officer of JC& SC Group captain SDGM Silva and the conclusion was marked by the address by the commandant of the SLAF Academy Ch...

In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held on 01 October 2017 at Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake, under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs.Anoma Jayampathy with the participation of 400 children.Th...

The Awards Ceremony of 71st Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held on 29th September 2017 at the SLAF Academy China Bay under the Patronage of Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake Air Vice Marshal MDAP Payoe who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commandant of SLAF Academy, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha too witnessed this glamorous event along with the other O...

SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Base Katunayake emerged men's & women's Champions in the Inter Unit Badminton Championship 2017 which was concluded on 29th September 2017. The Championship was held at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake from 26th to 29th September 2017 with large number of participants representing all SLAF establishments.SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) ...