The SLAF Women’s Judo Team clinched the overall championship at the 61st National Judo Championship 2024, marking a historic win after a decade. The championship was held from 13 to 14 December 2024 at the Sri Lanka Judo Association in Colombo 13, with the awards ceremony taking place at the same venue today (15 December 2024).The event witnessed the presence of the Chairman of SLAF Ju...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Christmas Carols - 2024 was held last night (13 December 2024) to spread the joy of the season with ‘Light of the World’. On the invitation of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, this glittery event was held under the gracious presence of Chairperson Seva Vanitha U...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 77 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (13 December 2024) at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium, SLAF Academy China Bay.  Graduation ceremony marked the end of 14 weeks extensive academic endeavor attended by 28 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, one Officer from the Sri Lanka Navy, one Officer from the Indian Air Force ...

The Mastercard Sri Lanka Rugby League 2024/2025 kicked off today (13 December 2024). The Airmen commenced their season with the first match against CH&FC during their opening game at Air Force Rugby Grounds Rathmalana, with a stunning victory over the visitors with 36 points against 15 points at the final whistle.The Airmen were tied up with the visiting team at the halftime whistle ...

The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No.47 Officers, No.07 Foreign Students No.63 Airmen, No.16 Airwomen and No.38 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Courses was held today (13 December 2024) at the Parade ground SLAF Station Palavi. The Commanding officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore MPA Galappaththi graced the oc...

The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No 18 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre today (12 December 2024). The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General KP Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Minister of Defence was welcomed by the Commandant of the DSCSC, Major General Kapila Dola...

The Sri Lanka Air Force formally inducted the novel Beechcraft King Air 350 today (12 December 2024) at a ceremony headed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) as the Chief Guest. The event was further honoured by the presence of the High Commissioner of the Australian High Commission to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Paul Stephens and the Co...

The Commander’s Cup Challenge Trophy Football Tournament 2024, organized under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, to showcase the sporting excellence of the tri-forces. The Sri Lanka Air Force hosted the Commanders Cup 2024 from 02 to 10 December 2024.The preliminary rounds of the tournament and the final matches took place at the Racecourse gr...

The renovation work of the Sigiriya Kalapura public health midwife office, a collaborative effort between the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Sigiriya and the Sri Lanka Specialist Medical College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which was commenced on 14 October 2024, was completed and handed over yesterday (10 December 2024). The event was attended by several key officials, including Comman...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, called on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General KA Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (10 December 2024) at his office.After the cordial discussions, the Commander presented a memento to the Deputy Minister of Defence to mark this historical occasion....

Group Captain DL Hewavitharana WV, RWP and Bar, RSP and three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi handed over the command of the No 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana to Group Captain ABR Wijewardena RSP and four Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi today (10 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over Ta...

The SLAF has initiated a series of educational lectures aimed at enhancing the professional and personal development of service personnel. The programme focused on three key areas which included the success behind positive attitudes, personal financial management and the benefits and welfare schemes available to SLAF personnel.As part of this initiative, lectures were conducted at the Tr...

The SLAF Archery Team demonstrated exceptional performance at the 4th Open National Archery Championship 2024, held yesterday (08 December 2024) at the Umagiliya Ground in Kolonnawa. The event was graced by Mr. Sugath Thilakaratne, who attended as the Chief Guest in his capacity as the  Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs. Competing against 27 teams, the SLAF Archers showcas...

Sri Lanka Air Force and Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Management Faculty of Rajarata University today (09 December 2024), marking a significant collaboration in Training of Non-Commissioned Officers. The Acting Commandant, Group Captain Asela Kuruwita, led the SLAF delegation, while Vice Chancellor, Professor GAS Gingaddara,...

The Cola West Waves & Wings Beach Handball Tournament, organized by Rotaract Colombo West, concluded today (08 December 2024) at Mt. Lavinia Beach. The SLAF Women’s Team emerged as the Champions of the tournament, securing a hard-fought victory against the Sri Lanka Army in the finals. Demonstrating exceptional skill, teamwork and determination, the SLAF team proved their dominance...

The Change of Command at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, took place today (08 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was held and the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore UCJ Piyasena, USP, MSc (Elect. & Math. Sc.), Pg Dip (HR), Pg Dip (IR), psc, handed over the command to Air Commodore AKKR Abeysinghe, BSc (Def. Stu), psc. Air Commodore UCJ Piy...

SLAF Women Cycling Team won major honours at the Defence Services Cycling Championship 2024/2025 conducted at Katunayake today (07 December 2024).  SLAF Cyclist Corporal Dinesha Dilrukshi won the first place in the women’s race while Leading Aircraftswomen Sudarika Priyadarshani and Panchali Sulochana won the second and fifth places clinching the Women’s Championship for Sri Lan...

The Change of Command at No 06 Air Defence RADAR Squadron SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (06 December 2024). The Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader SI Rodrigo MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the Command to Squadron Leader GAKMP Chandralal MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MIM (SL), psc.  Squadron Leader GAKMP Chandralal previously held the appointment of Seni...

The Annual Pre-School Concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sri Jayewardenepura was held today (06 December 2024) at Ananda College Auditorium Colombo. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Committee members and Senior members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Comm...

The 10th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up duties with UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic departed today (06 December 2024).The contingent comprised 20 Officers and 88 Airmen. The contingent is led by the Contingent Commander, Group Captain Uditha De Silva and consisted of various professionals required to perform duties at the UN Peacekeeping M...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Mirigama was held on 04 December 2024 at the Station premises. The handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Station sports ground where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DSC Fernando RSP and two Bars, USP, Pg Dip (LRHRM) handed over the command to Group Captain MHMTCK Bandara MSc (Def. & Strat Stu),psc.Group Captain DSC F...