The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral K.J Kularatne paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa yesterday (09 January 2024) at Air Force Headquarters, prior to his retirement from the SL Navy.After a brief discussion, mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion. The Commander praised him for his distinguished service to the na...

The press briefing for the 'Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament – 2024' took place today, (08 January 2024), at the new Air Force Headquarters in the Defence Headquarters Complex.The key moments of the event included the unveiling of the Commander’s Cup Golf Trophy by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Group Chief Officer of Dialog Enterprises, Mr. Navi...

The newly constructed Daycare Centre at SLAF Station Colombo was officially opened today (08 January 2024), by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa together with Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa at the Air Force Guwanpura premises.Daycare facilities within the Sri Lanka Air Force were established as a welfare service for both offic...

The Electronics Section and the Works Section were inaugurated today (08 January 2024), at the Air Force Guwanpura premises, under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The opening ceremony saw the Electronics Section unveiled by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Waruna Gunawardane, while the Works Section was opened by the Dir...

In line with the upcoming 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, scheduled for celebration on 02nd of March this year, a significant Social Mobilization Initiative titled "Wings of Friendship" has been set into motion. This initiative aims to renovate and enhance facilities in 73 selected schools across the North and North Central Provinces. The grand inauguration of the ...

The No 10 Fighter Squadron, renowned as the "Lion Cubs," celebrated its 28th anniversary yesterday (05 January 2024). The day commenced with a Working Parade, presided over by Wing Commander WMTGPS Wijekoon, the Commanding Officer, at the hangar premises.In addressing squadron personnel, Wing Commander Wijekoon reflected on the illustrious history of the squadron and acknowledged the not...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala celebrated its 14th Anniversary on 5 January 2024 giving prominence to social, religious and recreational activities. The Formation day working parade was reviewed by the acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader PGVCP Nandasena  which was followed by recreational activities by the serving personnel of the Station. As part of the anniv...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha declared open the newly constructed 04 story Officer’s General Service Quarters complex at SLAF Base Katunayake today morning (05th January 2024).  The Opening ceremony commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the commander. The symbolic handing over of the keys to the recipients of the new houses ...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted on 03 January 2024. The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain AKKR Abeysinghe Bsc (Def Stu), psc, Z handed over the command to Group Captain MF Jansen USP, BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), A Eng, Z. Group Cap...

In a noteworthy diplomatic engagement, the fourth edition of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Defence Dialogue unfolded successfully at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on 3 January 2024. The dialogue, attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, that was led by General Kamal Gunaratne (Retired), Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri ...

The outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander PS Liyanarachchi RWP, RSP and four Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Con & Pea Stu), psc handed over the Command of the No. 7 Helicopter Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Wing Commander HK Liyanarachchi USP yesterday (03 January 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was held ...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted a courtesy call at the invitation of the Ambassador of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung today (04 January 2024). The meeting took place at the Embassy of the United States in Colombo.In accordance with the Ambassador's invitation, an introductory visit was held within the...

SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala celebrated  53rd   Anniversary yesterday (02 January 2024) under the directives of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore UCJ Piyasena. The formation day celebration commenced with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony featuring coconut and mango trees within the camp premises. The Commanding Officer, Senior Officers and a cross-section of serv...

Under the guidance and directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place at the newly opened Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex yesterday(01  January  2024). The ceremony aimed to invoke blessings upon all personnel of the Air Force, their families, fallen air warriors and the entire nation....

On the first working day of 2024, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, delivered his New Year's address to the Air Force Board of Management, all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Colombo, and all Air Force establishments. The address, streamed live to all SLAF establishments, took place at the newly inaugurated Air F...

The new Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters,  Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte was declared open under the auspices of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe today, (01 January 2024), during a well-attended grandeur ceremony.The distinguished Chief Guest, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, was warmly welco...

Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit (EP&AU) SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 13th Anniversary today (01 January 2023) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain RML Randeniya.The Unit was established on 01st January 2011 as an independent formation under the command of Wing Commander KR Eramudugolla. Since then, 14 Commanding Officers have commanded the uni...

The 2023 National Weightlifting Championship took place at the National Sports Complex in Polonnaruwa from 27 December to 30 December 2023. In a remarkable display of skill and strength, the SLAF and SL Navy Women's Weightlifters clinched the joint championship title, while the SLAF Men's Weightlifters and SLAF Junior Women's Weightlifters secured the runner-up positions.Corporal Gomas B...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palaly took place yesterday (29 December 2023). The Traditional handing over and taking over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MADMC Manathunga RWP, RSP, psc handed over the command to Group Captain HMC Herath RSP.The outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MADMC Manathung...

The Change of Command of the Air Force Academy China Bay took place yesterday (28 December 2023). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Academy Headquarters where the outgoing Commandant SPVK Senadheera RWP, RSP, USP, MCPS, MDS, MHRM, BA (Def Stu), MITD (SL), AMITD (SL), psc handed over command to Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne WWV, RWP, RSP and three Bars, U...

The Change of Command at the No 01 Motor Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing (MTROW), SLAF Base Katunayake held today (27 December 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMKTK Gunasekara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command to Group Captain DGTS Edir...