The "Guwan Manudam" Housing Project has been launched with the aim of providing housing for the families of serving members who have deceased after the year 2009, as well as improving the quality of life for their beneficiaries. As a part of this initiative, a complete house was constructed for the late Sergeant Bandara EMRW, who passed away on 21 October 2021. This project was carried o...

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a training exercise today (10 May 2023) in response to a request made by Deputy Director of the National Hospital -Colombo, Dr. Indika Jagoda to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The exercise was held at the National Hospital premises and includ...

The Inter-Unit Carrom Championship 2023 was held at the SLAF Health Management Centre yesterday (09 May 2023). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue, with the graceful presence of Deputy Director Information Technology of SLAF, Air Commodore Predeep Fernando, as the Chief Guest.The tournament was divided into two segments and 10 women's teams and 13 men’s teams competed at...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bethi Gee Saraniya 2023’, on 6th May 2023 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs.  Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guests. The event c...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) establishments across the country engaged in celebrating Vesak on the 5th and 6th of May 2023 by paying homage to Buddha in various ways. The celebrations included the performance of Amisa Poojas at their respective premises. Vesak is an important Buddhist festival celebrated in Sri Lanka to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and attainment to the nibban...

The Indian Air Force has extended a warm hand of friendship to the Sri Lanka Air Force by presenting a donation of books worth two million rupees during the official visit of Chief of the Air Staff of IAF to the SLAF Academy China Bay on the 4th of May, 2023. The gracious Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, personally presented the books...

The State Vesak Ceremony commemorating the 2567th year of Buddhist Era and the noble Themagula of the Lord Buddha was jointly organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Buddhist Affairs, Samantha Lanka Shashanarakshaka Mandalaya, and the District Secretariat of Puttalam. It was held in the evening on 4th May 2023 at Kebellewala Sri Rathna...

The Sri Lankan Defence Services Triathlon team has departed the country on 4 May 2023 in order to participate for the 24th CISM World Military Triathlon Championship which is scheduled to be held from 5 May 2023 to 9 May 2023 in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France. This Championship will be contested by 22 countries as Uzbekistan, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Brazil, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, German...

The foundation stone for the construction of a new auditorium at SLAF Academy China Bay under the grant donated by Indian Air Force strengthening the longstanding relationship was jointly laid today (04 May 2023) by the patronage of Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, the visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force and Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudar...

As per the guidance of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana  "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" campaign was successfully introduced to the  School Level commencing its first step from Dharmashoka College Amabalangoda on 04 May 2023.This was one of the major events conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force with the aim of introducing “Guwan Hamuda Hera...

The Dental Unit at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 46th anniversary on 3 May 2023, with a range of community-focused activities. The event commenced with an Oral Health Education Programme for the school children of SLAF School Katunayake. More than 200 school children and staff members were also given toothpaste and toothbrushes to promote good oral hygiene practices.The celebration...

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, the visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, and the President Indian Air Force Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. Neeta Chaudhari made a homage visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The temple, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a sacred Buddhist shrine that holds the revered relic of the tooth of the Buddha. I...

A High Tea was hosted by Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana for Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and the President Indian Air Force Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. Neeta Chaudhari today (03 May 23) at the Air Force Head Quarters Officers’ Mess Colombo and this was brightened with a glorious cultural show to demon...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari called on Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (03 May 2023). The Chief of the Air Staff was warmly welcomed by Secretary to the Ministry of Defence at the MOD premises. During the call on the Secretary Defence expressed his gratitude for the continuous supp...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari paid a floral tribute to the warriors of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who made the supreme sacrifice during their tenure in Sri Lanka.The ceremony was held at the IPKF memorial, Battaramulla today (03 May 2023). This event was attended by other IAF visiting dignitaries, Directo...

Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, called on the Prime Minister, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, at Prime Minister’s Office today (03 May 2023).During the meeting, Prime Minister and Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari exchanged views on the current security situation in the region and explored possibilities for further collaboration in addressing share...

Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre premises Colombo today (02 May 2023).During the meeting, the State Minister and Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari engaged in a fruitful discussion...

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at presidential secretariat today evening (02 May 2023). During the meeting, matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance were discussed between the Hon. President and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.Mementos we...

The longstanding ties between the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) have been a great source of strength for the intellectual, cultural, religious and linguistic interaction over the past 2500 years. Extending such legacy of generosity and assistance shared by both nations have amply demonstrated that Indian Air Force has provided nearly 300 technical cours...

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this morning (02 May 2023) at Air Force Headquarters.The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Suresh Fernando and was afforded a Guard of Ho...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Morawewa being SLAF agricultural pivot has taken many significant steps towards uplifting the economy of rural farmers in selected areas around Morawewa. Its newest edition of special Community Development Project was launched recently to purchase paddy from farmers in Morawewa, Horowpothana, Galenbindunuwewa, Kiwlekada, Mahadeulwewa, and Thiriyaya ...