Upon the invitation of the Commandant of Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC),Major General DKSK Dolage, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, addressed the student officers of Course No. 18 at DSCSC in Sapugaskanda, today (03 December 2024).Course No. 18 of DSCSC consists of 154 student officers, including 81 from the Army, 22 from the Navy and 26 ...

The Change of Command at General  Engineering  Wing (GEW) SLAF Base Katunayake, was held yesterday (02 December 2024). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises. The Commanding Officer, Group Captain MS Kumarage USP, BSc, (Def Stu) handed over the Command to Group Captain DGTS Edirisinghe psc.The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain DG...

The 52nd Inter Unit Swimming Championship and the 21st Water Polo Championship 2024, organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Aquatic Sports Pool, were successfully held from 25 to 28 November 2024 at the Aquatic Sports Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The awards ceremony was graced by the presence of the Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, as the Chief Guest.In the S...

The Change of Command of SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (28 November 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Acting Base Commander Air Vice Marshal DRW Jayawardena USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, MSSD, BA (Def Stu), ndc (Ban), psc. handed over the command to Air Vice Marshal  NHDN Dias WWV and Bar, RSP and Bar, US...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa in his capacity as the President of the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC), graced a special felicitation ceremony held this morning (28 November 2024), at Air Force Headquarters. The ceremony honoured sportsmen and women of the SLAF who exceled in various disciplines including Taekwondo, Cricket, Kayaking, Weightlifting, Wushu, Bo...

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha visited Jaffna area today (28 November 2024), leading ground-level disaster relief efforts with a focus on ensuring swift and effective responses to the ongoing challenges in the region. During the visit, the Secretary provided strategic guidance and constant directives to the relevant authorities to streamlin...

The ‘Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training 01/24’ was successfully conducted from 11 to 28 November 2024 at the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa and SLAF Regimental Training Centre Ampara. The training programme saw the participation of 18 aircrew members, including Zambian officers, pilots, engineers and other aircrew.The training commenced with lectures and practical ses...

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Levan Dzhagaryan called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (28 November 2024).After a discussion on bilateral military technical cooperation, the Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The change of command of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura was held yesterday (27 November 2024) at the Station Colombo premises. The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Station where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore HWR Chandima RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt), ndc, Justice of Peace handed over the command to Air Commodore Galappaththi RSP & bar, USP, ndc.The...

 Annual Research Symposium (ARS) -2024, an academic forum organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Academy China Bay, was successfully held at the Ground Training Wing (GTW) Auditorium, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay today (27 November 2024), attended by intellectuals, SLAF researchers, military leaders and Air Force officers.Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air ...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF successfully conducted a comprehensive Mock Aircraft Fire Drill at the Bandaranaike International Airport with the facilitation of AASL Fire and Rescue Service at Bandaranaike International Airport today (27 November 2024). A dedicated team of over 40 highly skilled SLAF Firefighters and supporting staff actively participated in the exercise, which...

The 16th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship-2024 concludes on a high note at the Squash complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana today(26 November 2024). The finals were held the Women’s Open and Men’s Open categories. The occasion was graced by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Chief of Sta...

SLAF Regiment Training Center Ampara proudly celebrated its 35th Anniversary yesterday (25 November 2024) with pride, commemorating a legacy of dedication and service. On 21 November 2024, a donation drive for blood was conducted in conjunction with the anniversary celebration and service personnel contributed to the meritorious act. Additionally, a Sharamadana campaign was carried out i...

The SLAF extended its assistance today morning (26 November 2024) to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of GCE Advanced Level examination papers to schools in flood-affected areas near Adal Oya in Ampara District. The overflow of the Adal Oya, triggered by heavy rainfall, resulted in severe flooding, making it impossible to transport examination papers to the Waranketagoda Maha Vidyalaya,...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Motor Racing Team showcased their skills at the Rotherham Katukurunda 2024, held yesterday (24 November 2024) at the SLAF Racing Track in Katukurunda. Among the noteworthy performances, Leading Aircraftman RMLK Pattapola secured the First Runner-Up position in the Standard Motorcycle (100cc to over 150cc) event, delivering an impressive performance.The event was a...

The No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 29th anniversary yesterday (24 November 2024). Customarily, celebrations consist of a working parade held at the squadron premises reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Liyanarachchi, followed by an address to the officers and other rankers of the Squadron. The Commanding Officer, d...

The third iteration of the Eagles’ Catalina Medal Golf Tournament, organized under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, concluded successfully yesterday (24 November 2024) at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course in Koggala. This prestigious event, which has quickly established itself as a highlight in Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar, attracted many ...

The SLAF Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 46th Anniversary yesterday (23 November 2024). A series of events, including community service projects and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Air Commodore Dinesh  Jayaweera together with all officers, other ranks and the civilian staff.The day’s celebrations commenced w...

The Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen's Association (SLESA) honoured all fallen War Heroes, including those of the World Wars during a fitting ceremony that commemorated Remembrance Day, more popularly known as “Poppy Day”, at the Vihara Maha Devi Park Cenotaph today (24 November 2024). The President and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hi...

The annual all-night Pirith chanting ceremony at No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, was held on 21 November 2024. The event, organized jointly by the members of No. 7 Helicopter Squadron and No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, received the support of all sections of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.The ceremony commenced with a formal procession, during which the sacred Karaduwa (rel...

The Programme on Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Maritime Port Recovery Subject Matter Expert Exchange between Sri Lanka Air Force and Montana National Guard Concluded Successfully at SLAF Base Katunayake.  The No. 49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) Wing of the SLAF successfully conducted ...