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...

The Press Conference for the Rotherham Circuit Meet 2016 was held this evening (10 March 2016) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium to launch the publicity campaign for the event that is scheduled on 20th March 2016.The Rotherham Circuit Meet organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Auto Sports Drivers Association will be held at the SLAF Racing Track in Katukurunda for the...

The 9th National Scout Jamboree organized by the National Scout Association of Sri Lanka held at the Central College and Municipal Grounds of Jaffna from 20th to 26 Feb 2016 under the theme of “Friendship and Understanding”.Around 8000 Scouts from all over the country and from friendly countries participated at this event. This marks significant milestone in the history of National S...

 "Guwan Liya Rathriya"-A grand celebration to mark World Women's day was held at  the “Eagles Lagoon View” banquet hall at Katunayake on 09 March 2016.The programme started at 1800 hrs and unfolded with an array of entertainment programmes. One of the most attractive events, the “fashion show” mesmerized the audience.Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi&n...

The Poison-free Agricultural Educational Trade Exhibition at the BMICH which was organized under the “Toxin Free Nation” program yesterday declared opened. This Three-Year National Program named “A Wholesome Agriculture – A Healthy Populace – A Toxin Free Nation” has been initiated with the intention of preventing the use of highly toxic agrochemicals in farming sector. SLAF,...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo emerged overall champions whilst SLAF Combat Training School Diyathalawa became runner up in the Annual Road race-2016, which was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Council this morning (05 March 2016).Over 300 participants inclusive of Officers, Airmen and Airwomen from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy, all Bases and Stat...

A Counselling Programme on “Building Family Relationship and Understanding Child Mental & Behavioural Conditions” was organized and conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Station Sigiriya on the 04th March 2016.This programme was conducted to improve the mental health of family members of service personnel under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain Harsha Jaya...

The Annual Pirith Chanting and Almsgiving ceremony at SLAF Station Palavi was conducted under the patronage of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Roshan Gunawardena on 03rd and 04th March 2016. This is one of the parallel event conducted to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, to mark the 04th  Anniversary of the EOD School Relocation and to invoke blessin...