The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted on 03 January 2024. The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain AKKR Abeysinghe Bsc (Def Stu), psc, Z handed over the command to Group Captain MF Jansen USP, BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), A Eng, Z. Group Cap...

In a noteworthy diplomatic engagement, the fourth edition of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Defence Dialogue unfolded successfully at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on 3 January 2024. The dialogue, attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, that was led by General Kamal Gunaratne (Retired), Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri ...

The outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander PS Liyanarachchi RWP, RSP and four Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Con & Pea Stu), psc handed over the Command of the No. 7 Helicopter Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Wing Commander HK Liyanarachchi USP yesterday (03 January 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was held ...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted a courtesy call at the invitation of the Ambassador of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung today (04 January 2024). The meeting took place at the Embassy of the United States in Colombo.In accordance with the Ambassador's invitation, an introductory visit was held within the...

SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala celebrated  53rd   Anniversary yesterday (02 January 2024) under the directives of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore UCJ Piyasena. The formation day celebration commenced with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony featuring coconut and mango trees within the camp premises. The Commanding Officer, Senior Officers and a cross-section of serv...

Under the guidance and directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place at the newly opened Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex yesterday(01  January  2024). The ceremony aimed to invoke blessings upon all personnel of the Air Force, their families, fallen air warriors and the entire nation....

On the first working day of 2024, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, delivered his New Year's address to the Air Force Board of Management, all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Colombo, and all Air Force establishments. The address, streamed live to all SLAF establishments, took place at the newly inaugurated Air F...

The new Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters,  Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte was declared open under the auspices of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe today, (01 January 2024), during a well-attended grandeur ceremony.The distinguished Chief Guest, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, was warmly welco...

Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit (EP&AU) SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 13th Anniversary today (01 January 2023) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain RML Randeniya.The Unit was established on 01st January 2011 as an independent formation under the command of Wing Commander KR Eramudugolla. Since then, 14 Commanding Officers have commanded the uni...

The 2023 National Weightlifting Championship took place at the National Sports Complex in Polonnaruwa from 27 December to 30 December 2023. In a remarkable display of skill and strength, the SLAF and SL Navy Women's Weightlifters clinched the joint championship title, while the SLAF Men's Weightlifters and SLAF Junior Women's Weightlifters secured the runner-up positions.Corporal Gomas B...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palaly took place yesterday (29 December 2023). The Traditional handing over and taking over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MADMC Manathunga RWP, RSP, psc handed over the command to Group Captain HMC Herath RSP.The outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MADMC Manathung...

The Change of Command of the Air Force Academy China Bay took place yesterday (28 December 2023). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Academy Headquarters where the outgoing Commandant SPVK Senadheera RWP, RSP, USP, MCPS, MDS, MHRM, BA (Def Stu), MITD (SL), AMITD (SL), psc handed over command to Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne WWV, RWP, RSP and three Bars, U...

The Change of Command at the No 01 Motor Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing (MTROW), SLAF Base Katunayake held today (27 December 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMKTK Gunasekara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command to Group Captain DGTS Edir...

The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade of SLAF Base Ratmalana took place today (27 December 2023) where the Base Commander, Air Commodore WPAH Perera RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (SSS - USA), BSc (Def Stu), ndc (India) ctf-ndu, psc handed over to Air Commodore AV Jayasekera WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP and two bar, USP, fawc (Pak), psc, qfi.The new Base Commander, Air Co...

SLAF Women's team claimed top honours at the Munchee Super League Volleyball Championship 2023 at National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium Maharagama held on 24 December 2023. A total of 07 women’s teams participated in this tournament which was conducted by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF). In a strong display of skill and proficiency, the SLAF team emerged victorious ...

The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No.45 Officers, No.05 Foreign Officer, No.61 Airmen and No.36 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Courses at EOD Training School SLAF Station Palavi was held yesterday (22 December 2023) at the Parade ground SLAF Station Palavi. The Director Special Operation of the Directorate of Ground Operations, Air Commodore SC Wija...

Under the financial support of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewala, the construction of the new four-story building at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital is underway, with 75 professionally qualified staff and approximately 100 skilled labour assistance provided by the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted an inspection visit today (22 December...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a Fire and Rescue drill at the Development Holding (Pvt) Ltd. building yesterday (20 December 2023) on Nawam Mawatha in Colombo 02. A total of 33 SLAF firefighters participated in the drill, under the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer Group Captain WKASW Vithana and Commanding Officer Fire School & Fire Tender Main...

The SLAF Handball organized its second motivational programme of the year for players and management yesterday (20 December 2023), aiming to approach the new year with positive attitudes, solidarity, and a winning spirit. The event was facilitated by "Wave Eventz," a company with extensive experience in the field and sponsored by Mr. Nilantha Ananda. This transformative programme so...

The MI-17 helicopter of the No.06 Helicopter Squadron successfully completed the Under-Slung Operation at Adam’s Peak on 18 December 2023, under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and under the supervision of the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. The Under-Slung operation was initiated on 15 December 2023, to s...

The newly appointed Assistant Defence Adviser of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at the Air Force Headquarters today (20 December 2023).After cordial discussions, official plaques were exchanged between the Commander and the Assistant Defence Adviser to mark the occasion....