The Commonwealth Youth, Junior and Senior Weightlifting Championships 2023 were held in Delhi- India.Over 250 weightlifters representing 20 countries participated in the Championship in three divisions as Junior, Youth and Senior. Three weightlifters from the Sri Lanka Air Force represented Sri Lanka and Leading Aircraftwoman Wickramasinghe WMAS was able to win the Silver Medal in the 76...

The Change of Command at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala took place today (14 July 2023) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground. Group Captain KAPS Kuruwita MSc (Strat Stu), fawc the acting Commanding Officer, officially handed over the command to Group Captain UCJ Piyasena USP, MSc (Elct Eng), BSc (Elect & Math Sc), Pg Dip (HR...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake, was conducted today (14 July 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain UCJ Piyasena USP, MSc (Elct Eng), BSc (Elect & Math Sc), Pg Dip (HR), Pg Dip (IR), psc handed over the command to Group Captain AK...

The Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Mr. Vinod K. Jacob, made his farewell call on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (13 July 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The outgoing Deputy High Commissioner expressed his gratitude to the Commander for all the cooperation extended during his tenure.After a brief discussion, mementos were exchanged to mark...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, at the Navy Headquarters today (13 July 2023). The Commander of the Navy congratulated Air Marshal Rajapaksa on his new appointment during the cordial discussion that followed. Subsequently, mementos were exchanged between the two Commanders to ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, at the Army Headquarters today (13 July 2023). During the ensuing cordial discussion, the Commander of the Army extended his well wishes to Air Marshal Rajapaksa on his new appointment. Later on, the mementos were exchanged between the two C...

The Inter-Unit and Open Tennis Tournament -2023 was held at the Tennis Courts Complex, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, from 04 July to 12 July 2023.The Tennis Team, SLAF Station Colombo, won the team event and secured the Champion's trophy, while SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as Runner-Up in the Inter-Unit Tennis Tournament 2023. Air Commodore Rajinth Jayawardena and Group Captain Sam...

The Change of Command of No. 3 Leisure & Recreation Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (12 July 2023). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Banquet Hall premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RSANE Rajapakshe USP, MLRHRM, BSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD(SL), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander&n...

The new Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa assumed office this morning (12 July 2023) at Air Force Headquarters.In her inaugural address to the team, the Chairperson conveyed her future plans and outlined her vision for the Seva Vanitha Unit, emphasizing the significance of family lives for service personnel and their responsibility towards society and the entire...

The High Commissioner for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General Umar Farooq Burki (Retd) called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (12 July 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the High Commissioner for Pakistan exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Commemorative Service, where the Air Force remembers and appreciates those who laid down their lives in the name of service and nation, was held at  St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya, today (11 July 2023) under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The Chief of Staff of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne...

The Change of Command at No. 1 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (11 July 2023). The handing over / Taking over parade took place at the depot premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore SR Udakumbura MA, BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Socio), MISMM, MIM (SL), AMIPM, AMITD (SL) handed over the Command to Group Captain NP Meregalage  USP, B...

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), along with Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, attended the inauguration of the second phase of restoring Deegawapiya Stupa and Neelagiriseya today (10 July 2023).Following the inauguration, a security meeting was held at SLAF Station Amp...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal RS Wickremeratne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Accordingly, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointme...

In keeping with tradition, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, visited Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy and paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic this morning (08 July 2023).The Commander called on Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters at their respective temples and received their blessings during the day. Following the call on sessions, ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, commenced the Commander’s Inspection from SLAF Base Anuradhapura yesterday (07 July 2023). The Commander was received by the Acting Base Commander, Group Captain MART Munasinhge. The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, which was commanded by the acting Base Commander and during the parade, Certificates of ...

The Regiment Special Force (RSF) celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday (07 July 2023). Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Special Force is a descendant of Air Base Defence and Rescue (ABDR) Squadron which was established at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda on 07 July 2003. The terminology was changed to the Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Wing in the year 2006 and subsequently, this elite force wing w...

Air Vice Marshal Nihal Jayasinghe MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (07 July 2023) after 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General General Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Jayasinghe made an official farewell call on the Comman...

The Change of Command at Hospital SLAF Base Katunayake was held on 05 July 2023. The Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Hospital premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore NDB Abeysekera USP MBBS (SL) DFM MCGP handed over the Command to Wing Commander RSS Jayathilake MBBS (SL).Air Commodore NDB Abeysekera, who has held the appointment of Commanding O...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd), at his Office today (06 July 2023). This courtesy call marked the first formal meeting between the Commander and the Secretary since Air Marshal Rajapaksa assumed his role as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force. During ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, at the Office of Chief of Defence Staff  today (06 July 2023). During the ensuing cordial discussion, the Chief of Defence Staff extended his well wishes to Air Marshal Rajapaksa on his new appointment. Following the discussions, the mementos we...