The 9th Defence Services Games was ceremonially declared open by the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardane MP this evening at the newly constructed Indoor stadium at Panagoda Army Cantonment. The sportsmen and women of the Army Navy and Air Force compete for supremacy in thirty seven (37) sporting disciplines from March 2016 to August 2016. This year the 9th DSG is hosted by t...

Opening of first-ever Sri Lankan College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) of the tri-services took place during a simple ceremony at Renuka Hotel, Colombo 3 on 18 March 2016.The SLCOMM, identical to over 50 other specialist colleges associated with the SLMA, would hereafter be able to participate in the annual Career Guidance Seminar and SLMA Scientific Sessions. The establishment of the SL...

A MI 17 helicopter from No. 06 Squadron was deployed since this morning (21st March 2016) to assist in retarding the spread of a forest fire which erupted in the wetland areas of Agarapathana, Bopathalawa forest reserve in Hatton.A huge area of land has been destroyed in fires which are spreading recently in the mountainous regions of Hatton and Kandy. A fire broke out in the area of Sun...

A six member delegation led by Lieutenant General (AF) Yu Zhongfy, the Political Commissar of the Chinese PLA Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, this morning (21 March 2016) at the Air Force Headquarters Colombo.On their arrival to AFHQ, they were received by Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusinghe. Subsequently the del...

Three cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, accompanied by Lt Col LeAmm Derby   of the Academy’s Foreign Languages Director of Assistant , visited SLAF Headquarters on 21 March 2016  as part of their Academy’s Cultural Immersion Programme.  They met the Chief of Staff of SLAF Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusinghe, Director Training Air Vice Marshal Vijitha Gun...

Rotherham Circuit Meet 2016 concluded successfully at the Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Katukurunda on today -20 March 2016. The motor car and bike racing competition worked off at the Katukurunda Airstrip with full of thrills and spills, excitement and great sportsmanship. This racing event is now renowned as one of the best motor racing venue.  A massive crowd witnessed the event that ...

Maj. Gen. Abel Barrientes, Mobilization Assistant to the Vice Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusinghe at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (17 March 2016). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusinghe and the visiting dignitary exchanged ...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit of United Nations’ Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS) is passing another milestone in its successful journey and held the UN Peace Keeping Medal awarding ceremony on 10 Mar 2016. The event was graced by the Force Commander of UNMISS, Lieutenant-General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam as the chief guest.Air Vice Marshal Rohana Pathirage the Director of Electron...

The No 06 Helicopter Squadron established on the 15th March 1993 and MI-17 helicopters were inducted to the Sri Lanka Air force inventory. They proudly celebrated their 23rd anniversary on 15 Mar 2016 at SLAF Base Anuradhapura.     No 6 Sqn carried out a series of ‘Shramadana’ campaigns at “Andagala” Maha viharaya at Paladikulama, “Christ the King” church at Ra...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Prof Pathegama Gnanissara thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 16 March 2016. The Director Welfare of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff participated in the  programme....

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala calls on the Chief of Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies, during the Royal Australian Air Power Week-2016 in Canberra Australia. This visit enhanced the ties between Royal Australian Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Chief of Royal Australian Air Force A...

The Royal Australian Air Force is hosting the 2016 RAAF Air Power Week and Air Power Conference through the period of 14-16 March 2016 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra Australia. The theme of the 2016 RAAF Air Power conference is “Multi-Domain Integration: Enabling Future Joint Success”. Also the programme of the activities for the Air Power week includes the Sir Richard W...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala meets the Chief of Staff of Japan Air Self-Defence Force, General Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, on 14 March 2016 during the Royal Australian Air Power Week-2016 in Canberra Australia. This visit enhanced the ties between Japan Air Self-Defence Force and Sri Lanka Air Force. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Chief...

Visit to the Australian War Memorial and Welcome function was the first event of the agenda of the 2016 RAAF Air Power Week-2016 in Canberra Australia. Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala who is participating the Royal Australian Air Power Week-2016 in Canberra Australia visited the Australian War Memorial on 14 March 2016. Later Air Marshal Gagan Bulath...

The No.01 Basic Aviation Medicine Course for medical tradesmen/tradeswomen was commenced on 14th March 2016 at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hospital Ratmalana. Basic Aviation Medicine Course for medical tradesmen is established first time in the Air Force with the aim of developing aviation medicine knowledge of medical tradesmen. Aim of this course is to prepare medical tradesmen for effect...

No 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake celebrated their 10th anniversary on 10th March 2016. The squadron was established in year 2006 as the first Air Defence Radar Squadron in Sri Lanka. Since its establishment, the squadron has played a significant role in safe guarding the National Air Space.A series of events were organized to celebrate the formation da...

A dental clinic and oral health awareness programme was conducted by the Dental Section of SLAF Base Vavuniya for the benefits of children of the Tamil Central College, Vavuniya in association with Link Naturals Pvt Ltd on 11 March 2016. More than 600 children were attended for the dental screening programme and necessary children were directed for appropriate treatments....

The No. 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron celebrated their 10th Anniversary on 10th March 2016 giving prominence to social, religious and sports activities.No 2 ADRS was inaugurated on 10th March 2006 and possess the pride of their immense contribution to the National Air Defence Network. This is one of the first Air Defence Radar Squadrons established in Sri Lanka and played a key role in t...

Information Technology Wing SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated their 3rd anniversary on 11th March 2016 giving prominence to social and religious activities.  A ‘Bodhi Pooja’ was organized on 10th March 2016 at Dharmashoka Maha Viharaya, Aththidiya to invoke blessings for all the serving personal of the Wing and their families and for its future endeavors.  Working parade was h...

Colonel Ardiansyah Muqsit, Military attaché of Indonesia called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 11 March 2016. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion.  ...

A higher level delegation from United States paid a visit to the AFHQ and had a discussion with the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and a cross section of the Board of Management of SLAF yesterday(10 March 16) .The delegation had the discussions regarding the Defence Institution Reform Initiative (DIRI) programme which is managed by the Office of the U.S Secre...