No.  05 Air Defence Radar Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palavi celebrated its 7th Anniversary on 24th May 2014.  No.05 ADRS was established in North Western region of Sri Lanka to strengthen the National Air Defence System in 2007. During past few years it has served to protect the Sri Lankan sky from various threats, especially the prominent air threat of LTT...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Judo Team comprising 07 players and one official left  the country yesterday  (21 May 2014) to take part in a training session at the International Judo Federation Olympic Training Centre in Uzbekistan prior to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games -2014 from 18th to the 30th May2014.PLAYERS 1.LAC    Wickramage2.LAC Gihan3. LAC ...

Two Air Force cyclists  namely Air Craftman Nidusha Nirantha Fernando and Air Craftman Nipun Shiran Fernando have qualified to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Cycling Championship 2014 scheduled to be held in Astana Kazakastana from 21 May 14 to 31 May 14.  41countries will compete in the championship and four cyclist including two Airmen will leave the country...

HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksha as Commander-in-chief of the Armed Force paid his respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru Statue at Parliament grounds on the evening of the 19th of May. The event was organized by the Rana Viru Seva Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence ...

The National Victory Parade took on a new look this year, comprising of three columns   viz. the Ceremonial Column,  Combat Column and Mechanized Column,  representing personnel who participated and hardware which was used  in the Humanitarian Operations.The SLAF’s contribution to the parade consisted of the Guard of Honour and three Columns of the ...

General Xu Qiliang, now in Sri Lanka, paid his obeisance to the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy yesterday morning (15th May 2014) together with other members of his delegation. The delegation arrived in Kandy from China Bay on two SLAF Mi 17 Helicopters. On arrival they were received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sigiriya, Wing Commander CP Gunatileke and were conducted to t...

The Visiting Chinese Delegation headed by General Xu Qiliang visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay yesterday.  The delegation arrived in China Bay on an SLAF Ma-60 Aircraft and on landing at the Academy Airfield, was received by the Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.  The guests were then conducted to the No 1 Flying Training Win...

A delegation from the People’s Republic of China led by Gen Xu Qiliang arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday.  The delegation was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Commanders of the Army, Navy and the Air Force.General Xu Qiliang, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, vice chairman of the CPC Central Militar...

Marking the 2603rd Sambudhathva Jayanthi, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2014’, on the 12th May 2014 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunat...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Football team emerged with their 2nd victory in the AFC President’s Cup Football Tournament 2014 yesterday evening (11th May 2014) at the Sugathadasa Stadium defeating the KRL Football Club Pakistan 3-0.Going into the match, Striker Duminda put them 1-0 ahead in the 3rd minute and his goal was followed by Hashan Dharshaka’s goal in the 7th minute giving the Sr...

The second phase of the Annual Assessment Camp of the Air Wing (Boys) Cadets of the National Cadet Corps was conducted at the Sri Lanka Air Force CTS Diyatalawa from 02nd to 10th May 2014. The Passing out Parade of the Air Wing Cadet Camp was held on 10th May 2014 and Major General HMHA Herath the Director of the National Cadet Corps took the salute of the Parade as the Chief Guest of th...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo won the Championship whilst SLAF Academy China Bay became runner up at the Inter Unit Badminton Championship 2014 which was concluded on 9th May 2014. The Championship was held at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayaka from 7th to 9th May 2014 a large number of participants representing all SLAF establishments.Squadron Leader Keshani Wickra...

Under the guidance of the chairperson of the SLAF SevaVanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke, the SevaVanitha Unit of SLAF Academy China bay visited Ward No. 3 of Mulleriyawa hospital on 7th May, 2014.This female ward is maintained by the SLAF since 1985 with the SLAF Seva   Vanitha Unit complementing the maintenance efforts by various donations and entertainment activities peri...

Venerable Mataramba Hemerathne and other theros from Situlpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya brought sacred relics to SLAF station Weerawila for exhibition. The commanding officer Gp Capt MDJ Wasage and all staff at SLAF station Weerawila participated in the dathu wandana program on 09 May 2014 after which the relic was airlifted to Yategala Rajamaha Viharaya via SLAF station Koggala.. ...

Two Air Force athletes representing Sri Lanka at the open Athletics Championships in Thailand, bagged two gold medals and one bronze medal yesterday. Pilot Officer Chandrika Subashini Rasnayaka won Gold in both the 100m and 200 m races and Cpl Manjula Kumara secured the bronze at his high jump event....

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Ampara and SLAF Station Batticaloa on 8th May 2014. The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection to the SLAF Station Ampara, was received into the camp premises by the Group Captain Chaminda Wickramaratne through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flight Lieutenant RCN Ran...

A presentation and display on ‘Angampora’ was conducted by the SLAF Angampora team for Air Wing School Cadets attending their annual Selection Camp at SLAF CTS Diyatalawa on 6th May 2014.The programme was conducted in collaboration with the National Cadet Corps and the patronage of the Commanding Officer and training staff of SLAF CTS Diyatalawa.Air Wing School Cadets representing tw...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Football team scored their first victory in the AFC President’s Cup Football Tournament 2014 yesterday evening (07 May 2014) at the Sugathadasa Stadium defeating the Ugyen Academy Football Club Bhutan 1-0. Leading Air Craftman Devinda Bandara managed to score the only goal in the match, which subsequently went on to be the winning goal for the Airmen.SLAF  ...

A superlative performance at the Dialog Champions Football League 2013, earned the Sri Lanka Air Force football team the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka at the AFC President’s Cup Football Tournament 2014 organized by the Asian Football Confederation.  The Venue and host for Group A of this year’s tournament is Sri Lanka.  LAC Dilshan will lead the Air Force te...

Sri Lanka Air Force Athletic team comprising 38, under 23 athletes dominated the 57th Junior National Championship 2014. Air Force athletes emerged with a total of 17 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 5 bronze medals during the 3 days athletic meet which was concluded at the Sugathadasa International stadium yesterday, 5th May 2014.LAC Jayasiri and LAC Henderson won the best athlete under...

The Sri Lanka Air Force was adjudged the 5th best place at “Deyata Kirula” National Exhibition 2014. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal kolitha Gunatilleke  received the certificate from HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksha  at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday, 5 May 2014.           TV News VideosSLRC TV News Link - http://ww...