A significant milestone was reached today (20 June 2024) as the foundation stone for the Welfare Amenities Complex at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC), Sri Jayewardenepura, was laid under the auspices of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd.). The event was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Chi...

A significant Memorandum of Understanding was formalized between the SLAF and Ceylon Aeronautical Services (CAS) at the Air Force Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte today (19 June 2024). The event was attended by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Vice President of CAS, Air Vice Marshal PDJ Kumarasiri (Rtd). The agreement aims to enhance the technical ...

The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No. 46 Officers, No. 06 Foreign Officers No. 62 Airmen and No. 37 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Courses was held today (18 June 2024) at the Parade Ground SLAF Station Palavi. The Director Specialized Training of the Directorate of Training, Air Commodore AN Wijesiriwardena, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.&...

Air Vice Marshal Palinda Koswatta USP, BA (Def Stu) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (18 June 2024), after completing more than 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Koswatta made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Mars...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (14 June 2024) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, in line with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2024.This meritorious event was organized under the supervision of Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Suresh Fernando and coordina...

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2024 was held today (14 June 2024) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.This is one of the premier events in SLAF’s calendar that has been planned annually and this year’s event was organized under the sup...

Civil Engineering Wing SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 21st year anniversary yesterday (13 June 2024). This formation was established to undertake all major construction and renovation in the Sri Lanka Air Force and the state sector as planned by Air Force Headquarters.In view of celebrating its anniversary, Civil Engineering Wing has conducted a Community Service Project at ...

The 6th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held today (13 June 2024), marking the appointment of Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Air Force, as the new President of the association. The event, held with grandeur , brought together distinguished alumni, dignitaries and current members to celebrate t...

The SLAF hosted a landmark event today (13 June 2024), marking the commencement of the Eagles’ Citadel Golf Course at SLAF Station Sigiriya. The First Sod-Cutting Ceremony was graced by the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and attended by the host, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The Eagles’ Citadel Sigiriya is envisioned as more ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Regiment Training School Vanni today (12 June 2024). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain M Seneviratne, where the commander was accorded a street line.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited the Station Headquarters, Police Se...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya today (12 June 2024).The Commander reviewed the parade, which featured the Air Force Standards and the parade was commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Vavuniya, Air Commodore Amitha Jayamaha. Moreover, the Certificates of Commendation were awa...

In a Handing-Over Ceremony, the United States transferred equipment to the Sri Lankan Military today (12 June 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking 76th Anniversary of US-Sri Lankan Diplomacy. The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung.The event ...

The Culinary Art & Food Expo 2024, organized by the Chef's Guild of Sri Lanka which is the esteemed culinary professional’s association leads to World Association of Chefs Societies, was held from the 7th to 09th of June 2024 at the BMICH. This annual event stands as Sri Lanka's most prominent platform for Food and Hospitality to promote Sri Lankan cuisines in globally, attracting ...

The hockey players, Aircraftwoman Ovindi PPGV and Aircraftman Gunawardena KMSPN of the Sri Lanka Air Force Hockey team, have been selected to represent Sri Lanka Under-21 Women's and Men's Asia Hockey Championships, respectively. This event will take place in Singapore from 11 June to 26 June 2024....

The Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship 2024 was held at the Gymnasium at SLAF Base Katunayake from 04 June 2024 to 07 June 2024. The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the gracious presence of the Director General Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal MPA Mahawattege, as the Chief Guest.Both the Men's and Women's Championships were clinched by SLAF Station Colombo. Tec...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, a special donation programme was conducted under the "Husma" initiative. This programme involved distributing dry ration packs to over 150 flood-affected SLAF service and civilian members. Donations were conducted by the SLAF Bases and Stations, including Katunayake, Ratmalana, Katukurunda, Mirigam...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, the Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with the Leisure and Recreational Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake, organized a special donation programme today (05 June 2024) in the flood-affected Gampaha area. Moreover, Dr. Sudath Rannulu, a well-wisher from the Royal College Old Boys’ East Coast Foundatio...

The Flight Safety Inspectorate, under the supervision of Director Flight Safety, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara, conducted the Flight Safety Poster Competition Awards Ceremony at Air Force Headquarters today (05 June 2024). The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest, who presented prizes and certificates to the top winners of t...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the tri-forces trainees of No. 35 Disaster Management and First Response Course was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu today (05 June 2024). The Director Internal and Public Welfare, Air Commodore Sulochana Marapperuma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Commanding Officer Disaster Management Training School, Wing Commander Upul Dh...

In celebration of World Environment Day and in line with the 73rd Anniversary of the SLAF, a plant distribution and tree planting programme was organized in the Eastern Province today (05 June 2024). This event was held at the invitation of the Provincial Director of the Department of Agriculture, Eastern Province. Arrangements were made to distribute and plant 29,000 saplings across the...

The Information Technology Wing of the SLAF introduced a ‘Feedback Monitoring System’ for all SLAF members, launched under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (03 June 2024) at SLAF Headquarters.This system allows users to submit positive or negative feedback on the welfare facilities provided at various SLAF establishments, including we...