The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa to the three star rank of Air Marshal with effect from today (30 June 2023) and appointed him as the 19th Commander of the Air Force. Air Marshal Rajapaksa Appuhamilage Udeni Priyadarshana ...

The 18th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, ceremonially handed over command to Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, culminating his illustrious 38-year service to the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Nation today (29 June 2023), at Air Force Headquarters.The outgoing Commander was accorded a glamorous parade, which included the President's Colours at S...

The Inter-Unit Wrestling Championship 2023 was held at SLAF Base Katunayake from 26 to 28 June 2023. Both the Mens’ and Womens’ Championships were secured by SLAF Station Colombo. SLAF Base Ratmalana and the Technical Formation SLAF Base Katunayake clinched the runners-up trophies in the men's and women's categories respectively.The Best Technical Wrestler for the Men’s category wa...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of  Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (29 June 2023).Air Chief Marshal Pathirana took over as the 18th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 03 November 20...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana with his lady Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry premises yesterday. (28 June 2023).After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and present...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Secretary to the President, Mr.  EMSB Ekanayake at his Office yesterday. (28 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Secretary to the President with a memento to mark the occ...

The 57th phase of the Guwan Mithudam project concluded successfully on 28 June 2023 under the guidance of Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, at Salina College in Moratuwa, by SLAF Base Ratmalana. The Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Base Ratmalana installed a new lavatory facility at the school. Upon completion of the project, it was handed over to the Principal...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the National Security Advisor, Hon. Sagala Rathnayake at his Office yesterday. (28 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the National Security Advisor with a memento to mark the occasio...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva at the Office of Chief of Defence Staff yesterday. (28 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the support lent during his tenure and presented the Chief of Defence Staff with a memento to mar...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena at the Prime Minister’s Office today. (28 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Prime Minister with a memento to mark the occasion. The...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Governor Western Province, Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke at the Governor’s Office today. (28 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Governor Western Province with...

The paramount aim of the Heliborne Operations is the rapid concentration of forces at a decisive place and time. To that end, Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa was conducted with the participation of Tri Services personnel from the SL Army Commando Regiment, SL Army Special Forces, SL Army Airmobile Brigade, SL Navy Special Boat Squadron, SL Navy Ma...

The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No. 44 Officers, No. 60 Airmen and No. 35 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordnance Disposal Basic Courses of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School SLAF Station Palavi was held on 28 June 2023 at the Parade Ground, SLAF Station Palavi. The Senior Staff Officer of the Directorate of Ground Operations, Air Commodore BAMP Balasuriya, graced the...

After an illustrious ten-year journey, Aircraftman Ashen Silva, a prominent player from the SLAF Tennis Pool, clinched the coveted Men's Open Singles title at the esteemed 108th Colombo Tennis Championship. In a sternly contested match spanning five sets, Silva displayed his exceptional skill and determination, defeating his opponent, Thehan Wijerathna, in a resounding three se...

Commander’s Cup Inter Command Eleven a Side Soft Ball Cricket Tournament-2023 concluded yesterday (27 June 2023) at the Sports Ground SLAF Base Katunayake. The tournament conducted from 20 June 2023 to 27 June 2023 with the participation of all SLAF establishments representing three Air Commanders in great enthusiasm and team spirit.  This tournament had been administered as per t...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Naval Headquarters today (27 June 2023).Air Marshal Pathirana was accorded with a Guard of Honour on arrival at Naval Headquarters. After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the support extended...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon at the State Minister’s Office today. (26 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the State Minister with a memento to ma...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters today (26 June 2023).Air Marshal Pathirana was accorded with a Guard of Honour on arrival at Army Headquarters. After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the support extend...

Construction on the new entrance bridge for the Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Dewalaya project began on 16 February 2023, following the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The Commander conducted a site visit yesterday (25 June 2023) to assess the ongoing advancement of this esteemed project. The primary objective behind the construction of this brid...

The Sri Lanka Air Force actively participated in the "National Industry Exhibition - 2023" under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana which was held at the BMICH premises from 22 to 25 June 2023. The exhibition was organized by the Industrial Development Board with the objective of promoting and developing the industrial sector in Sri Lanka.Dur...

The SLAF Men’s Hockey Team emerged victorious with the triumph over the SL Army Men’s Hockey Team and the SLAF Women's Hockey Team emerged as runners-up during the finals in the 12th Defence Services Hockey Championship - 2023 yesterday (23 June 2023) at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.The grand finale and the awards ceremony were held with the graceful presence of the Director Gene...