Air Vice Marshal Ruchira Samarasinghe USP, BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (25 September 2023), after completing more than 32 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Senior Project Coordinator at the Defence Headquarters Complex Akuregoda.Air Vice Marshal Samarasinghe made an official farewel...

The Defence Adviser at the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Captain Vikas Sood called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (25 September 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 Defence Services Shooting Championship 2023 was conducted at SL Navy  Shooting Range, Gamunu, Walisara from 19 September 2023 to 23 September 2023 and the award ceremony was held at 10m Air Gun Range, SL Navy Gamunu, Walisara.SLAF Shooting team has demonstrated its unparalleled marksmanship prowess by securing the Men’s Championship title at the Defence Services Shooting Champ...

The SLAF Men’s Hockey team emerged victorious with the triumph over the SL Army Men’s Hockey team and the SLAF Women's “A” Hockey team emerged as runners-up during the finals of the all-island interclub 7-a-side hockey tournament, which was organized by Hulangamuwa Sports Club-Matale yesterday (24 September 2023) at Edward Park Matale.In the finals, the SLAF Men’s team won the ...

The SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the prestigious Motorcycle racing events at Thunder Strike 2023, a highly anticipated racing extravaganza held at the Katukurunda track and organized by the Federation of Motor Sports Sri Lanka (FMSSL). The event took place yesterday (24 September 2023), drawing enthusiasts and competitors from all corners of the country.In an impressive display...

The No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, based at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, celebrated its 29th Anniversary today (23 September 2023). This squadron boasts a distinguished history of dedicated service to the nation, spanning 29 years from 1994 to the present.Initially established as the No. 401 Squadron on  23 September 1994, it operated with Bell 212 and Bell 206 helicopters. Later, on  2...

The SLAF Station Iranamadu conducted a Special Community Service project yesterday (22 September 2023) in honour of the upcoming 'World Children's Day.' The primary objective was to improve educational standards for local preschoolers near the Station. This undertaking involved the reconstruction and renovation of Kiyanshaya (Mithulan) Pre-School and Children's Park, under the dedicated ...

In Commemoration of Remembrance Day 2023, the President of Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Major General Upul Perera (Retd) pinned the poppy flower on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (22 September 2023). The income earned by selling Poppy Flowers will be used for the welfare of retired and disabled war veterans.The Treasure...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the Directorate of Health Services organized a one-day workshop for premarital and newly married couples of SLAF to provide them with better knowledge and understanding to lead a successful married life. The program was conducted yesterday (21 yesterday 2023), at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaks...

The need for a state-of-the-art, four-story children's ward complex is set to become a reality at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital, thanks to significant contributions from the Sri Lanka Air Force and financial assistance from the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya. The project was initiated in response to the inadequacy of bed spaces for children receiving residential treatment at the hospital....

The Change of Command of No. 01 Flying Training Wing, SLAF Academy China Bay was held today (21 September 2023) where Group Captain IS Mallawaarachchi USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc, qfi handed over the command to Group Captain RMCJK Rathnayake RSP,USP, MSc (Mgt), MSc (Mil Stu), Pd Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi who was the former Commanding Officer of No 3 Maritime Squaron. The Handing Ov...

Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege was appointed as the Director General Aeronautical Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (21 September 2023). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly app...

Air Commodore Gihan Seneviratne was appointed as the Director General General Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (21 September 2023). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Commodore Gihan Seneviratne at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director...

The Radar Maintenance Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 14th anniversary today (20 September 2023). The Wing was established at SLAF Base Katunayake on 20 September 2009 and has since become the key maintenance organization for Radar systems in the National Air Defense Network of Sri Lanka.In line with the Anniversary, customary Working Parade was conducted at the Wing premises...

The Defence Advisor at Bangladesh High Commision in Sri Lanka, Commodore MD Shafiul Bari, made his farewell call on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (20 September 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The outgoing Defence Advisor expressed his gratitude to the Commander for all the cooperation extended during his tenure.After a brief discussion, mementos were exc...

Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Air Force, in his capacity as the President of the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC), graced a special felicitation ceremony held this morning (20 September 2023), at Air Force Headquarters. The ceremony honoured sportsmen and women from the SLAF who excel in various disciplines including Athletics, Archery, Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Golf, ...

The Defence Services Games Karate 2023 was conducted on 13, 18 and 19 September 2023 and the Awarding Ceremony was held at the SLAF Health Management Center, Colombo with the graceful presence of the Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera as the Chief Guest.SLAF Women’s Karate Teams secured the Championship in Women’s whilst SLAF Men’s Team claimed the Runn...

A 29-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College of Bangladesh visited Air Force Headquarters today (19 September 2023).The delegation was led by Captain Abul Bashar Mohommad Faisal Haider Chawdhury along with Officers who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation called on Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Sampath...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha unit recently organized the "Guwan Randaru Siththam" Art competition in line with upcoming World Children's Day 2023. Approximately 400 children of serving members of the Air Force enthusiastically participated in this competition across 24 Air Force establishments.The selection of winners took place at the Air Force Headquarters yesterday (18 September 2023), where...

The Inter Unit Elle Men’s and Women’s Championships – 2023 concluded  today (18 September 2023) at Sports Ground SLAF Base Katunayake. The acting Director General Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal MPA Mahawattage graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Men’s Championship whilst the No. 26 Regiment Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake claimed ...

The culinary competition is a significant event that recognizes outstanding hotels, banquet halls and reception venues in various culinary categories such as cooking, pastry, baking, mocktails and carving.A team of eight members from the "Eagles’ Lagoon View" Banquet Hall participated under the guidance of the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe in the ...