The State Vesak Ceremony commemorating the 2567th year of Buddhist Era and the noble Themagula of the Lord Buddha was jointly organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Buddhist Affairs, Samantha Lanka Shashanarakshaka Mandalaya, and the District Secretariat of Puttalam. It was held in the evening on 4th May 2023 at Kebellewala Sri Rathna...

The Sri Lankan Defence Services Triathlon team has departed the country on 4 May 2023 in order to participate for the 24th CISM World Military Triathlon Championship which is scheduled to be held from 5 May 2023 to 9 May 2023 in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France. This Championship will be contested by 22 countries as Uzbekistan, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Brazil, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, German...

The foundation stone for the construction of a new auditorium at SLAF Academy China Bay under the grant donated by Indian Air Force strengthening the longstanding relationship was jointly laid today (04 May 2023) by the patronage of Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, the visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force and Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudar...

As per the guidance of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana  "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" campaign was successfully introduced to the  School Level commencing its first step from Dharmashoka College Amabalangoda on 04 May 2023.This was one of the major events conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force with the aim of introducing “Guwan Hamuda Hera...

The Dental Unit at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 46th anniversary on 3 May 2023, with a range of community-focused activities. The event commenced with an Oral Health Education Programme for the school children of SLAF School Katunayake. More than 200 school children and staff members were also given toothpaste and toothbrushes to promote good oral hygiene practices.The celebration...

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, the visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, and the President Indian Air Force Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. Neeta Chaudhari made a homage visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The temple, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a sacred Buddhist shrine that holds the revered relic of the tooth of the Buddha. I...

A High Tea was hosted by Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana for Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and the President Indian Air Force Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. Neeta Chaudhari today (03 May 23) at the Air Force Head Quarters Officers’ Mess Colombo and this was brightened with a glorious cultural show to demon...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari called on Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (03 May 2023). The Chief of the Air Staff was warmly welcomed by Secretary to the Ministry of Defence at the MOD premises. During the call on the Secretary Defence expressed his gratitude for the continuous supp...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari paid a floral tribute to the warriors of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who made the supreme sacrifice during their tenure in Sri Lanka.The ceremony was held at the IPKF memorial, Battaramulla today (03 May 2023). This event was attended by other IAF visiting dignitaries, Directo...

Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, called on the Prime Minister, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, at Prime Minister’s Office today (03 May 2023).During the meeting, Prime Minister and Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari exchanged views on the current security situation in the region and explored possibilities for further collaboration in addressing share...

Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre premises Colombo today (02 May 2023).During the meeting, the State Minister and Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari engaged in a fruitful discussion...

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at presidential secretariat today evening (02 May 2023). During the meeting, matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance were discussed between the Hon. President and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.Mementos we...

The longstanding ties between the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) have been a great source of strength for the intellectual, cultural, religious and linguistic interaction over the past 2500 years. Extending such legacy of generosity and assistance shared by both nations have amply demonstrated that Indian Air Force has provided nearly 300 technical cours...

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this morning (02 May 2023) at Air Force Headquarters.The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Suresh Fernando and was afforded a Guard of Ho...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Morawewa being SLAF agricultural pivot has taken many significant steps towards uplifting the economy of rural farmers in selected areas around Morawewa. Its newest edition of special Community Development Project was launched recently to purchase paddy from farmers in Morawewa, Horowpothana, Galenbindunuwewa, Kiwlekada, Mahadeulwewa, and Thiriyaya ...

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...