The successful culmination of the 'Atlas Angel' bilateral exercise was marked by a closing ceremony today (09 August 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The event was graced by the  Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung. Further, Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne attended the ceremony on behalf of the Commander of the Air...

The finals of Inter Unit Netball Championship 2024 were held yesterday (08 August 2024) at SLAF Health Management Center, Colombo. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa graced the finals and awarding ceremony as the chief guest. President Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Jayawardenapura, Mrs. Anusha Darshi, Chairperson SLAF Netball Pool, Air Commodore Sureka Dias, Direc...

As part of the ongoing 'Atlas Angel' bilateral exercise, a significant workshop on 'Women in Peace and Security (WPS)' was recently conducted by a contingent of women from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). The workshop, which highlighted the critical role of women in global peace and security efforts, took place over two days, yesterday (07 August 2024) at SLAF Base K...

The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka and Nepal, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (07 August 2024).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander  and the Defence Attaché  exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The Adjutant General for the State of Montana and Commander of the Montana National Guard, Major General Pete Hronek, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (07 August 2024).Discussions centered on the ongoing exercise 'Atlas Angel' and further explored future defence collaboration and training opportunities with the Montana National Guard. The occasi...

The closing ceremony of the No. 01 Basic Fighter Controllers’ Course was held yesterday (06 August 2024) at the Air Defence Command and Control Centre, SLAF Station Mirigama. The Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony also had the presence of the Director Air Traffic Services, Air Commodore PC Dissanaya...

Research and Development Wing celebrated 9th anniversary on 05 August 2024. The Research and Development Wing was established in 2015 at SLAF Base Katunayake with the primary vision of enhancing the research and development capabilities of the SLAF to promote innovation and indigenous development as the primary focus. While assisting all SLAF formations in their Research and Development ...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle Meet 2024 was conducted from 02 to 05 August 2024 and the Awarding Ceremony took place at the Firing Range SLAF Station Ampara, with the graceful presence of the Director General Administration, Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola.SLAF Base Anuradapura clinched the Championship in the Men’s category, while the SLAF Station Palaly secured the Championship ...

The bilateral exercise, 'Atlas Angel,' led by the Montana National Guard, commenced today (05 August 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Academy China Bay. This comprehensive five-day training will be conducted in partnership with the US Pacific Air Forces, marks a significant collaboration between the United States and Sri Lankan military, with additional participation from the Maldi...

The Change of Command at No.02 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Ratmalana held on 02 August 2024. The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the parade square of SLAF Base Ratmalana where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain HMLS Lankathilake MSc (Mgt), MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Mil Stu) Ban, BSc (Def Stu) Elec & Eltc...

SLAF Station Iranamadu celebrated its 13th anniversary today (03 August 2024). The formation day celebration commenced with the customary working parade. Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka, addressed all officers, airmen and civil staff of the station by giving tributes to those who had commanded the station previously. In line with the anniversary celebration, the s...

In a significant stride towards promoting adventure tourism in Sri Lanka, the SLAF has inaugurated the ‘Eagles’ Skydive Sri Lanka’ Tandem Jump Sports Club at SLAF Station Koggala today (01 August 2024). This initiative, envisioned by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, aims to offer an exhilarating experience to adventure enthusiasts and tourists. It furthe...

The foundation stone was laid commencing the Shanthipura View Point Project Nuwara Eliya today (31 July 2024).The event was graced by the Secretary Chief Ministry and Ministry of Education Central Province Council, Mr. Menaka Herath, Director General Construction Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Chandana Geethapriya and other local government representatives as invitees who laid the foundat...

Air Chief Marshal Andibuduge Walter Fernando (Retd) VSV, ndc, psc was born on the 12th of December, 1932.From a young age, ACM Fernando was captivated by the allure of flying. He joined the Royal Ceylon Air Force as an Officer Cadet in January 1953, as part of the second batch of pilots. He received his wings after training in Ceylon and was commissioned as a Pilot Officer. Following fur...

A three-member delegation from the Australian Department of Defence met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (31 July 2024). The delegation was led by the Assistant Secretary North and South Asia, Ms. Karen Radford and included the  Assistant Director, Mr. Lachlan Sillar, and the Policy Officer, Mr. Noah Diamantopoulos. Th...

The Inter Unit Handball Championship 2024 was held at Rifle Green Grounds at SLAF Station Colombo from 24 July 2024 to 29 July 2024 . The final matches and Awards Ceremony took place at Air Force Health Management Centre Thummulla today (30 July 2024). The Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal VB Edirisinghe graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The SLAF Base Rathmalana clinched t...

Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne was appointed as the Director General Aeronautical Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 28 July 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne at the Air Force Headquarters today (30 July 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to the n...

Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe was appointed as the Director General General Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 28 July 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (30 July 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to t...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, honoured two distinguished SLAF personnel today(30 July 2024), at Air Force Headquarters for their exemplary contributions that significantly assisted to securing victory in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024. The Commander praised Sergeant Fernando SWIP and Corporal Kathiraarachchige DAK for their dedication, skill and the honour...

The Awarding Ceremonies for Air Crew Qualification Insignia and Certificates of Commendation were held today (30 July 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the event as the chief guest. Certificates of Commendation were conferred upon individuals in recognition of their significant contributions to their respective establishm...

SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated 51st anniversary by engaging social welfare through a series of community service initiatives aimed at uplifting local schools, preserving the environment, supporting healthcare facilities and promoting interreligious harmony.The SLAF Station Morawewa took part in Shramadhana campaigns on 23 July 2024, focusing on improving the learning environments of th...