The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, SLAF Academy China Bay, celebrated its 23rd anniversary today (01 September 2023) by giving prominence to social, religious and recreational activities. The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, was established in the year 2000 with the primary aim to develop leadership qualities and managerial skills of the Non-Commissioned Offic...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was honored with a Certificate of Recognition by the acting Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), Hon. Wajira Abeywardana on 29 August 2023. This recognition was in appreciation of the SLAF's satisfactory level attempt made in the Evaluation Programme of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), held at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.The event witness...

The SLAF Men’s Carrom team clinched the Men’s Carrom Championship at the 12th Defence Services Games held on 29 and 30 August 2023, at SLNS Gemunu Welisara. The tournament took place in both men’s and women’s categories. The Men’s team emerged as the Men’s Champions, while the Women’s team became the Runner-Up in the Women’s category. Rear Admiral HS Balasooriya grac...

The SLAF Women’s Judo team emerged as the Overall Champions at the National Novices Judo Championship 2023, which took place at the National Sports Complex in Polonnaruwa from 27 August 2023 to 29 August 2023.The President of the Sri Lanka Judo Association, Wing Commander Manjula Prageeth Weerasinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Assistant Secretary of SLAF Judo, Wing Co...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Spares Depot, SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (29 August 2023). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over parade was conducted at the Depot premises. The Commanding Officer, Group Captain BS DE S Weerawardena USP, BSc (Def Stu) handed over the command to Group Captain JAPS Jayawardena USP, MBA, MISMM.Group Captain Weerawardena bid a due to the Sr...

The delegation of the Indian National Defence College - from the Indian Army, Navy and the Air Force paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on yesterday (28 August 2023). The delegation was headed by Commodore Arvind Rawal. The senior members of the delegation made a courtesy call to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and had cordial discussion on m...

The Sri Lankan Defence Services Rugby team departed the country to participate in the 1st CISM Military Rugby-7 Challenge which was held from 22 August to 27 August 2023 in Moscow, Russia. This Championship was contested by leading countries such as Russia, South Africa, Belarus and Bangladesh.The Sri Lankan Defence Services Rugby team achieved yet another remarkable triumph following th...

The Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS) Celebrated their 07th anniversary today  (27th August 2023). The Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron was established in 2016 at SLAF Base Katunayake with a main goal of providing a training platform for firefighters and for the repair and maintenance of vehicles and pumps. Additionally, the Repair and De...

SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the Motor Cross event "Lake Cross 2023" conducted at Nuwara Eliya Motor Racing Track organised by NEM Racing Club on 26 August 2023. SLAF racing riders Flight Sergeant Lakmal JDC, Sergeant Dissanayake KMJ, Corporal Rathnayake NSR and Leading Aircraftman Madumal AAV participated in the motor cross racing events. The president of NEM club Nuwara eliya...

The SLAF Women’s Basketball team emerged victorious with a 39-26 triumph over the SL Navy Women’s Basketball team during the final of the 12th Defence Services Basketball Championship 2023 held at the Army Physical Training Indoor Stadium, Sri Lanka Army Cantonment Panagoda, on 25 August 2023. The SLAF women’s team secured this title for the second consecutive year.The grand finals...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized Men’s and Women’s “Intermediate Boxing Championship-2023” which was held from 22 August to 25 August 2023 at the Royal MAS Boxing arena, Colombo 07. The Sri Lanka Air Force Boxing team participated and won one Gold, three Silver and four Bronze medals showing an outstanding achievements at this Championship. The leading teams o...

The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) proudly inaugurated its Hall of Fame, a distinguished platform aimed at honouring exceptional KDU alumni who have made significant contributions to both military and civilian public service. This esteemed initiative draws inspiration from the remarkable achievements of inductees, spanning times of both conflict and peace, motivatin...

The Change of Command of SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted today (24 August 2023). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over parade took place at the Base Parade Square where the outgoing Base Commander Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera RWP, RSP and Bar USP, MSc (Strat Stu), MDS, fawc, ndc (Ind), psc handed over the command to Air Commodore SDGM Silva WWV, RSP, USP, MSc (Mil Stu), MSc (St...

The Badge Awarding Ceremony of No.52 and No.53 Basic Airborne Courses was held at the Drop Zone Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 24 August 2023. The Director General Training Air Vice Marshal VB Edirisinghe graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ampara Group Captain DSMLK Sugathadasa, Commanding Officer Parachute Training School Wing Commander MA...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Ampara was held yesterday (23 August 2023). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over parade was conducted at the Parade Square where the Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PSW Molligoda RSP,USP, BA (Def Stu) handed over the command to Group Captain DSMLK Sugathadasa USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The new Commanding Offi...

In an era where eye diseases are increasingly affecting individuals across age groups, the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Academy China Bay has taken a proactive stance in addressing this concern. With dedicated support from the Academy Hospital Staff, a remarkable Eye Screening Campaign was successfully held on 23 August 2023. This initiative, under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLA...

The High Commissioner for Republic of Maldives in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Ali Faiz called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at the Air Force Headquarters today (23 August 2023).  After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, official plaques were exchanged between the visiting High Commissioner and the Commander to mark the occasion....

The Sri Lankan Defence Services Rugby team has departed the country to participate in the No. 1st CISM Military Rugby-7 Challenge which is scheduled to be held from 22 August 2023 to 27 August 2023 in Moscow, Russia. This Championship will be contested by leading countries such as Russia, South Africa, Belarus and Bangladesh.The Commander of the Air Force and President Defence Services S...

The Commandant National Defence College Sri Lanka, Major General Senarath Yapa called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (23 August 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the Commandant exchanged mementos  to mark the occasion....

Defence Advisor of Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at the Air Force Headquarters today (23 August 2023).After a discussion on matters pertaining to the enhancement of defence capabilities and exploring potential training opportunities, the Commander and the visiting Defence Advisor exchan...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Katukurunda took place yesterday (22 August 2023) and the Traditional Handing/Over Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Station premises. The acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander PNJ De Silva Bsc (Def Stu) in Mgt, officially handed over the Command to Group Caption MP Abeywickrama USP.The newly appointed Commanding Officer, Group Captain MP Ab...