The Aeronautical Research and Development Wing at SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 2nd anniversary yesterday (30 April 2023). Being the pioneers of aeronautical research in the Sri Lanka Air Force, the AR&D Wing has rendered its service to the SLAF through aeronautical and avionics related Research & Development projects. As an institute to foster collaboration and...

The Inter Unit Powerlifting Championship 2023 was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 27th and 28th of April 2023. This year over 110 participants competed in both male and female categories and several SLAF records were met during the championship. The event was conducted under 8 weight categories for both Men and Women. The overall Men’s and Women’s  Championships were...

Sri Lanka Air Force Tennis team emerged runner-up in the Defence Services Tennis Championship 2023. The championship was conducted from 24th to 28th April 2023 at Narahenpita Army Tennis Courts. The finals and the Awarding Ceremony of the Defence Services Tennis Championship 2023 were concluded on 28 April 2023 at the same venue, and Sri Lanka Army Tennis Team won the  events Champi...

On a solemn day of remembrance, the Sri Lanka Air Force paid tribute to the fallen heroes of two HS-748 Avro aircraft, CR-835 and CR-834, whose fateful crashes marked a turning point in the country's history. The Bana program, held at SLAF Base Katunayake on 28 April 2023, was a poignant ceremony facilitated by No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron honoring the brave crew members who made the su...

No.02 Mechanical Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing, SLAF Base Vavuniya, celebrated 09th Anniversary today (28 April 2023).  The celebration commenced with the customary Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of No. 02 Mechanical Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing, Wing Commander SPD Hemadasa.In line with the celebration, Community Service Projects were cond...

The final exercises of No. 02 Rappel Master, No. 06 Air Sea Rescue Advanced Course and No. 05 Air Sea Rescue Refresher Course were successfully conducted on 27 April 2023, at the shoreline of Browns Beach, Negombo, after a rigorous training programme conducted since 13 March 2023.Pilots, Firefighters and Air gunners along with the instructors took part in this training exercise...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, together with the Directorate of Health Services, organized a one-day workshop for premarital and newly married couples of SLAF in view of providing them with better knowledge and understanding to lead a successful married life. The programme was conducted yesterday (27 April 2023) at SLAF Base Katunayaka.Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ch...

As per the guidance of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana  "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" campaign was successfully introduced to the Department of  Prison today  (27 April 2023).This was one of the major events conducted by the Sri Lanka  Air Force with the aim of introducing the “ Herali Peraliya “ concept to main Government organization...

The Awarding Ceremony of Air Crew Qualification Insignia was held today (27 April 2023) at Air Force Headquarters, where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, graced the event as the chief guest. Accordingly, Flight Engineer, Load Master, Air Surveillance Brevets and Fighter Controllers' Badges were awarded to the individuals who qualified for the respective t...

The delegation of the Nigerian National Defence College - Abuja from the Nigerian Army, Navy and the Air Force paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (25 April 2023). The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Osichinaka Chedu UBADIKE. The senior members of the delegation made a courtesy call to the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Ud...

The Change of Command in Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (24 April 2023) where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RND Senadheera USP,Msc (Def & Strat Stu), Msc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander GDDPK Hathurusinghe USP, Msc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (D...

The Change of Command in Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay was yesterday (24 April 2023).Wing Commander RND Senadheera USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Mgt), Pg Dip(Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD(SL), psc. who was overlooking the duties of the Commanding Officer at Ground Training Wing, officially took over the duties w.e.f 24 April 2023.  The new Commanding Officer, Wing C...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a comprehensive training program at the Clippers Hair and Beauty Salon in Guwanpura yesterday (24 April 2023), under the guidance of its Chairperson, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The training program was specifically designed for the beauticians working at the Clippers Hair and Beauty Salon and was conducted by a renowned expert in the field, Mrs. Nayana ...

SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated 38 years of service to the nation on 23 April 2023. In line with the anniversary, the customary Working Parade was held today (25 April 2023). The parade, which was commanded by Wing Commander Gajaba Kumarasiri, was reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Amal Perera. The Base Commander addressed the parade, where he paid tribute to those who commande...

The Indian National Rugby Team participated in training with the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby teams and finally participated in a friendly encounter with the Sri Lankan Defence Services Rugby team yesterday (24 April 2023) at the Air Force Rugby Grounds, Ratmalana.The Indian National Team is undertaking a training tour in Sri Lanka from 19 April to 26 Apri...

The ‘Standard’ is the paramount accolade a military establishment could receive in its life span. For the first time in the SLAF history, the ‘Standards’ were presented to 21 establishments and formations that have been in existence over 15 years and are engaged in operational and supporting duties either within or outside of an operational area. Standards are presented to the fi...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 171 Intake Fire Fighter Basic Trade Training Course 01/2022 was held at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, yesterday (20 April 2023). The Chief Fire Officer, Group Captain WKASW Vithana, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The course was conducted through a well-formed syllabus over a sc...

The Sri Lanka Air Force actively contributed to the initiative named "Nekathata Pelayak" a National Tree Planting Drive held today (20 April 2023) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.The event was executed under the supervision of the Command Agro Officer, Air Commodore Erandika Gunawardena, and undertook the planting of Rambutan and Man...

Brigadier General Titus Simon, the Defence Attaché, resident at the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in New Delhi, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, at Air Force Headquarters today (19 April 2023).The outgoing Defence Attaché expressed his gratitude to the Commander for all the cooperation extended during his tenure. Mea...

SLAF Station Sigiriya celebrated its 38th Anniversary today (19 April 2023). The day's celebrations commenced with the customary working parade and the address to all officers, airmen and civil staff of the Station by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain HMC Herath.In line with the anniversary celebrations, a Shramadana Campaign was conducted at Sri Jinarathana Child Care Center, Dambul...

The ‘Nuwara Eliya Lake Cross - 2023’, held yesterday (16 April 2023) in Nuwara Eliya Hill Climb Motor Track, enabled SLAF Riders to perform and achieve victories by vying against the contestants who participated for the Championship. SLAF rider apprentice DMD Kalhara clinched the championship and was the first runner-up in the Racing 125cc and 250cc events, respectively. More...