The 47th National Age Group Diving Championship – 2023 was organized by the Sir Lanka Aquatic Sports Union and took place on the 05 and 06 August 2023 at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo. Notably, Pilot Officer Isiwaruna De Silva marked his name as the inaugural representative of the Sri Lanka Air Force in the history of the National Age Group Diving Championshi...

The Japan-Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of Mrs. Morisaki Yoshie and the crew, handed over an ambulance, along with 05 scholarships for deserved school children of SLAF serving personnel and a consignment of reading spectacles, to the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (07 August 2023) in a ceremonial procession at Air Force Headquarters. The delegation officially han...

A PT-6 trainer aircraft belonging to the No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay crashed this morning (07 August 2023) within the Academy premises. The incident occurred at approximately 1127 hrs, shortly after the aircraft had taken off from China Bay airfield at around 1125 hrs. Tragically, the air accident resulted in the loss of the lives of two officers, the Pilot, Wing...

The Defence Services Hockey Team emerged victorious with the triumph over the Wennappuwa Hockey Association team during the finals in the 24th Senior Women’s National Hockey Championship 2023 yesterday (06 August 2023) at Albert Peiris Stadium, Wennappuwa.Nine Hockey Teams strived in the tournament and Defence Services Hockey Team earned the spot by defeating the Colombo Hockey Team in...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, paid homage to the Sacred Ruwanweliseya, Anuradhapura and called on the Chancellor of the Rajarata University, the Chief Incumbent of Mirisawetiya Vihara, Ven. Ethalawetunawewa Gnanatilake Thera, yesterday (05 August 2023) seeking blessings on his new appointment as the 19th Commander of the Air Force. The Chairperson of the SL...

The Research and Development Wing celebrated its 8th anniversary yesterday (05 August 2023). 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...

The Inter-Unit Table Tennis Championship - 2023 took place from 02 August  to 04 August , 2023, at the SLAF Health Management Center in Colombo. This year, a significant number of players participated in both the male and female events, leading to the identification of many young talented players during the tournament. The final session and Award Ceremony were held today (04 August ...

With the approval of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Embassy of the United States of America recently organized an informative lecture on Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana. The event was coordinated by Assistant Defense Attaché, Mr. Seth Navins.The lecture featured distinguished speakers, Mr. Scott A. Burlette ...

SLAF Station Mullaitivu celebrated its 12th Anniversary yesterday (03 August 2023). The day's celebrations commenced with a working parade and an address to all officers, airmen, and civil staff of the Station by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka, followed by a tree plantation program at the Office of the Regional Director of Health Service (RDHS) Mullaitiv...

The Dental Hospital, SLAF Station Colombo, celebrated its 9th anniversary on the 1st of August 2023. The Formation Day celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain PVB Dissanayake, on 02 August 2023. Addressing the gathering, the Commanding Officer honored all the past Dental Officers, Dental Hospital staff and civil...

The SLAF Station Iranamadu celebrated its 12th anniversary today (03 August 2023) by giving prominence to social, multi-religious and recreational activities under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Sulochana Marapperuma. The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. He addressed the parade and...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Inspector General of Police, CD Wickramarathne, at the Police Headquarters today (03 August 2023). During the ensuing cordial discussion, the Inspector General of Police extended his well wishes to Air Marshal Rajapaksa on his new appointment. Later on, the mementos were exchanged between the Comma...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa called on the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Hon. Roshan Ranasinghe, at the Ministry of Sports today (02 August 2023). Following cordial discussions, the Minister handed over the letter of appointment to the Commander, appointing him as an active member of the National Sports Council. The National Sports Council comp...

Defence Advisor of British High Commission in Sri Lanka, Colonel Darren Woods called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at the Air Force Headquarters today (02 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 exchanged ...

The 101st National Athletic Championships 20223 were held 28 July 2023 to 30 July 2023 at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. The SLAF athlete Aircraftman Kumara UDYW secured the NM Vasagama Challenge Trophy as the Best Jumper of the Championship, which marked a significant victory in the SLAF Athletics. The SLAF Male and Female Athletes showcased their performances and bagged seven Gold, si...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched operations to douse the fire that broke out in a tyre shop in Attidiya road today morning (01 August 2023). SLAF firefighters and fire vehicles from SLAF Base Ratmalana were dispatched to the site....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, visited the Kotelawala Defence University and called on the Vice Chancellor, Major General Milinda Peiris today (31 July 2023). Ensuing cordial discussions between the Vice Chancellor and the Commander, the commemorative plaques were exchanged to denote the occasion. Subsequently, the distinguished alumnus of the KDU, Air Marsh...

The 02nd Inter Unit Triathlon Championship - 2023 was held yesterday (30 July 2023) at SLAF Academy China Bay, which was organized by the Sir Lanka Air Force Aquatic Sports Pool. The SLAF Academy China Bay Men’s and Women’s Triathlon teams were able to smoothly sail through events against other competitors in the tournament. SLAF Base Ratmalana emerged as runner-up in the Men's Triat...

The Change of Command at the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum Ratmalana was held  yesterday (29 July 2023). The traditional Handing/Taking Over parade took place at the Air Force Museum premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore SWCP Bodhiseela USP, MSc(Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), psc handed over the command to Group Captain BKDM Sumanasekara USP, AMITD (SL), psc.Th...

SLAF Station Morawewa commemorated its 50th 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. On the 23 July 2023, the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa took part in Shramadhana campaigns, focusing on improving the ...

The SLAF Women’s Cricket Team secured the Championship for the second consecutive time in the Defence Services Cricket Women’s Tournament concluded yesterday (28 July 2023) after a toe-to-toe effort of 181 runs by 04 wickets against Army Sports Club at the SLAF Cricket Ground, Katunayake.Army Sports Club won the toss and batted first, scoring 179 runs for 09 wickets in 50 overs, incl...