The Inter Unit Squash Tournament 2023 was held at Air Force Squash Complex, Ratmalana from 09 October to 12 October 2023. The SLAF Station Colombo team emerged as the champions of the Inter Unit Squash Championship 2023 by defeating the SLAF Ratmalana Technical Formation team.The champion team consisted of Air Commodore DRW Jayawardane, Group Captain KAASK Munasinghe, Group Captain DE Ge...

Commandant Central Flying School in Royal Air Force, UK, Group Captain Mike Jordan called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (11 October 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The second and final day's sessions of the 'Colombo Air Symposium - 2023' began this morning (10 October 2023) at the Eagles Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall, Attidiya, Ratmalana.The Symposium which was held under the theme ‘Fostering shared air interests in the IOR: Geopolitical Cooperation, Complexities and Compulsions’ commenced for the second day with the arrival of the gue...

SLAF Station Colombo executed an Air Crash Emergency Response Drill this morning (10 October 2023) at Frazer Grounds, Wellawatta. This exercise was designed to simulate a hypothetical scenario wherein an MI – 17 Helicopter, carrying eight personnel crashed in the vicinity of Wellawatta.The objective of this drill was to evaluate and demonstrate the operational readiness and professiona...

The Colombo Air Symposium-2023 (CAS), an annual International Academic Forum organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), was commenced for the sixth time after a three-year hiatus. Scheduled for two days at the Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, attended by intellectuals, diplomats, military leaders, policymakers, and technological experts.Under the direct guidance and supe...

The Change of Command at Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing, SLAF Base Ratmalana was held today (09 October 2023) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at the Base parade square where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain BKDM Sumanasekara USP, AMITD (SL), psc handed over the Command to Group Captain GTUI Wjerathna USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), AMITD...

The 4Aviation Club, based in the Netherlands, offers a variety of aviation tours to unique destinations worldwide, catering to the interests of aviation enthusiasts. These tours range from standard spotters' trips, facilitating visits to air shows, to more extensive and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences at airports, airbases, or aircraft manufacturing plants. Supported by a group o...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (06 October 2023).During the Parade, three airmen were honoured with commendations by the Commander of the Air Force in recognition of their exceptional contributions and commendable work. Their names are as follows:Flight Sergeant Pradeep Kumara VPG (Air ...

A dreadful accident occurred this morning (06 October 2023) in Colombo when a huge tree fell on to a bus at Liberty Roundabout in Kollupitiya. SLAF personnel promptly responded to the location, initiating the efficient rescue of passengers trapped within the bus. The rescue missions were undertaken in coordination with other dedicated rescue teams....

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Miyon Lee called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (05 October 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The 34th General Convocation of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was concluded at the BMICH yesterday (04 October 2023). The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Honourable Ranil Wickramasinghe graced the convocation as the Chief Guest. 47 SLAF Master Graduate and Postgraduate Diploma holders and 96 SLAF...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized the Men's and Women's "Layton Cup Boxing Meet - 2023," which took place from 01 to 04 October 2023, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo 11. The SLAF Boxing team participated and demonstrated exceptional achievements by securing seven Gold, two Silver, and four Bronze medals at this prestigious Boxing Meet. Prominent Boxing tea...

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lankan Airlines at the Air Force Headquarters today (04 October 2023). The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Chairman of Sri Lankan Airlines, Mr. Ashok Pathirage.The objective of this agreement is to strengthen the collaboration bet...

In a gesture of camaraderie and sporting spirit, a twelve-member Defence Service Delegation has participated in the highly anticipated 14th CISM World Military Golf Championship 2023. The championship is scheduled to take place from 01 to 08 October 2023, in the picturesque city of San Diego, California, USA. The event has the potential to be a thrilling platform for military golfing tal...

In celebration of World Children's Day, a special programme dedicated to children was held at the Air Force Museum in Ratmalana yesterday (01 October 2023). This remarkable event was jointly organized by TV Derana and the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and it gathered the enthusiastic participation of over 25,000 children.Director General Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Waruna Gunewardena, h...

A ‘Guwan Mithudam’ Project was successfully concluded yesterday (01 October 2023) at Nawajothi Vidyalaya Madukkulama by SLAF Regiment Training School Vanni, under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa.The project included the renovation of the School’s main building, children’s park, lavatory complex and installation of a water system...

Air Commodore Rajinth Jayawardena has assumed the role of Rector at the Metropolitan Campus, which is affiliated with Kotelawala Defence University, effective yesterday (01 October 2023). He took over the respective appointment from Major General Lal Gunasekara. His appointment marks a historic milestone as he becomes the inaugural officer from the Sri Lanka Air Force to hold this presti...

A significant milestone was reached as the foundation stone for the Guwanpura Day Care Centre was ceremoniously laid today (01 October 2023) in line with World Children's Day. This momentous occasion was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa.The necessity for expansion and enh...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit organized a World Children's Day Celebration on yesterday (30 September 2023), at the "Pearl Bay" water park in Bandaragama. The event aimed to provide a memorable experience for the children of servicemen/servicewomen and civilians from various Air Force establishments. Over 1,000 children participated in this event.Numerous entertainment activi...

The Inter Unit Judo Championship 2023 was held at the Indoor sports complex SLAF Base Katunayake from 25 September to 27 September 2023. The final and awards ceremony took place at the same venue on 27 September 2023 with the graceful presence of Director General General Engineering, Air Commodore Gihan Seneviratne as the Chief Guest.The championship was conducted under 10 weight categor...

The ‘Guwan Mithudam’ Project was successfully conducted at Yal/ Achchlu Saivaprakasham Vidyalaya Palaly on 27 September 2023 by SLAF Station Palaly, under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa. Approximately 250 students are educated in this school and the smart classroom of this school was subjected to a complete renovation to facilitate smooth lea...