The National Sport Shooting Federation Skeet National Championship 2024 was conducted on 02 and 03 November 2024 at Clay target shooting club of Colombo, Payagala. More than 14 top shooters from 08 Shooting Clubs in the country participated in this major Championship. Three  Men’s shooters from the Sri Lanka Air Force were participated for the above National Championship and secur...

The Air Force Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana marked its 15th anniversary today (05 November 2024) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain BKDM Sumanasekara.In celebration of this milestone, the Air Force Museum hosted a special visit for 190 children and 14 staff members from the Deaf School, Ratmalana, on 04 November 2024. This institution, a non-profit organization, ...

The Defence Attaché of Israel to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Avihay Zafrany, along with representatives from Elbit Systems, a leading global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of defence and homeland security programmes, with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (04 November 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. Following a cordi...

Retired  Warrant Officer RU Senevirathne of the Sri Lanka Air Force was recognized by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (04 November 2024) at Air Force Headquarters for his exemplary integrity, an incident that recently made a significant attention in the print media.Retired Warrant Officer Senevirathne, an Air Radio Technician who retired from the Ai...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 17th anniversary on 1 November 2024 with a series of events, beginning with the traditional ‘Katina Pooja' at the Kandayaya Temple on 31 October 2024. As part of the ceremony, the sacred ‘Katina’ robe was carried in a graceful procession to SLAF Station Palavi, where it was ceremoniously placed at the station headquarters. The Chief Incumbent of K...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Station Weerawila today (02 November 2024). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Weerawila, Group Captain Suresh Jayasinghe. During the Parade, following  airmen were awarded with the certificates of commendation by the Commander of the Air...

Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva was appointed as the Director General Training in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 01 October 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva at the Air Force Headquarters today (01 November 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appoi...

The prestigious United Nations Peacekeepers' Medal Awarding Parade of Sri Lanka Air Force 9th  Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held glamorously yesterday (30 October 2024). Brigadier General Simon Ndour, the Force Chief of Staff of MINUSCA took the salute during the ceremony as the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade.The Sector Commander of Sector ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (30 October 2024).During the Parade, three airmen were awarded of commendation by the Commander of the Air Force in recognition of their exceptional contributions and commendable work. Their names are as follows,Sergeant    Chathuanga SPN (A...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated the 46th anniversary on 27 October 2024 with a series of Community Service Projects, inclusive of recreational activities and religious activities, under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore Nipuna Thanippuliarachchi together with all officers, other ranks and civil staff.The day’s proceedings began with the customary working parade, which was...

The officials from Australia visited Air Force Headquarters today (29 October 2024) to formally complete the legal proceedings for the handing over of the Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The signing of the legal documents was conducted between the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the senior representative of the Australian delegatio...

The Air Force Sports Council organized a two-day Sports Management and Administration workshop, led under the guidance of the President of the Air Force Sports Council, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and coordinated by the Secretary of the Air Force Sports Council, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage. The workshop, designed to elevate the strategic direction of SLAF s...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa was invited to conduct a Guest Lecture on ‘Understanding the security dynamics of south asia for Air Forces; Collaborative Air Power and Strategy' for the officers of Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 03 at National Defence College today (28 October 2024).On behalf of the Commandant – National Defence College, the Senior...

The  Exercise Indus Shield-2024, a leading military exercise in the region, displayed Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) advanced multi-domain warfighting capabilities, with Air Chiefs and senior military officials from allied countries attending. The exercise emphasized the importance of global Air Forces' collaboration.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa,...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF conducted a fire and rescue drill at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura, today  (25 October 2024).A total of 46 SLAF firefighters and other elements participated in the exercise under the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer, Air Commodore WKASW Vithana. The SLAF team demonstrated rescue tactics that included rope rappelling, showca...

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and with the supervision of Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Lalith Jayaweera, the annual Medical and Dental clinic at Sri Dalada Maligawa was conducted at Sri Dalada Maligawa premises yesterday (21 October 2024). This annual event, which was organized for the 06th time, was conducted...

A delegation from the Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (21 October 2024). Comprising 28 members and led by Colonel Lara Terese Troy, the delegation engaged in a courtesy call with the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne, on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force. During this meeting, they conducted cor...

The second 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 today (20 October 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 40 partic...

SLAF Station Koggala marked its 40th Anniversary today (19 October 2024). To honour this milestone, the station engaged in Shramadhana campaigns at the Sri Gunadarshanaramaya Temple and Martin Wickramasinghe Primary School in Habaraduwa.In line with its commitment to environmental conservation, a tree-planting program was also organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group...

The 13th Defence Services Games Handball Championship finals took place today (18 October 2024) at the Indoor Stadium of the Army Cantonment in Panagoda.After a toe to toe match against the SL Army, the SLAF Women’s Handball team emerged victorious, displaying exceptional strategy and coordination throughout the game. This marks the first gold medal victory for the Sri Lanka Air Force ...

The passing-out parade of No. 173 Regular Airmen, No. 43 Regular Airwomen, No. 135 Volunteer Airmen and No. 17 Volunteer Airwomen Recruit Courses took place today (18 October 2024), at SLAF Academy China Bay.The occasion was graced by Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Suresh Fernando. The Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, acting Commandant, Group Captain...