A comprehensive Real-Time Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise was conducted along the shoreline of Panadura Beach yesterday (29 March 2023) by No. 07 Squadron in collaboration with the Regiment Special Forces (RSF) personnel of No. 04 Search and Rescue Training course.Pilots, RSF personnel and Air Gunners along with RSF instructors, took part in this training exercise conducted by the Regim...

The Air Force Air Scout Group recently conducted the Patrol Leaders Training Camp from March 24 to 26, 2023, at WP/COL/ Thanniyagam Tamil School, Colombo 8. The event was a part of the Sri Lanka Air Scout Movement's 50th-anniversary celebration programs and was attended by 44 senior scouts and 10 instructors.The training aimed to develop the leadership skills and knowledge of the scouts ...

A special renovation project was successfully completed at Balalla Sobitha Vidyala in Maho yesterday (28 March 2023) under the guidance of Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The project was undertaken by SLAF Station Palavi and the school library building, which had not undergone any renovations for years, was renovated to provide a pleasant education...

The Badges Awarding  Ceremony of the No. 14 Basic Military Free Fall Course, the No. 04 Advanced Military Rigger Course and the No. 51 Basic Airborne  Course  was held at the Drop Zone Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara today (28 March 2023). The Director General of Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremeratne, graced the occasion as the chief guest.The Commandin...

SLAF Station Batticaloa celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday (27 March 2023). A series of Community Service Projects were conducted under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMDGCPK Warnasooriya, in line with the anniversary celebration. A ‘Shramadhana Campaign’ was conducted at ‘Jayanthipura Temple in Batticaloa on 24 March 2023 and a ‘Bodhi Pooja Pinkama�...

The 53rd phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project was successfully concluded at the Thebuwana Primary School yesterday (27 March 2023). The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the esteemed event as the Chief Guest.The primary school building, which had not been renovated in several years, was completely restored to create a pleasant educational atmosphere f...

The Handing-Over Ceremony of US Government Grant Equipment to the Sri Lankan Military was conducted today (27 March 2023) at SLAF Base Katunayake, in line with the 75th Anniversary of US-Sri Lankan Diplomacy. The ceremony was conducted under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, and the Ambassador to the United States in Sri Lanka, Her Excelle...

The Annual Inter-Unit Road Race - 2023 flagged off yesterday (25 March 2023), with over 200 participants from the Air Force Academy, all Bases and Stations taking part in this event, which concluded at the Rifle Green Grounds in Colombo.Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapakse, officiated as the Chief Guest while the Air Force Board of Management, Officers and Other Ranks attende...

The Women's Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force organized a beach cleanup launched today (24 March 2023) at Mount Lavinia Beach with the solemn approval of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of the SLAF Women's Wing and Deputy Director of Administration, Air Commodore Manoaj Kappetipola. The primary objective ...

The Inter-Unit Tug of War Championship 2023 was held 23 and 24 March 2023, at SLAF Base Katunayake. The awarding ceremony took place at the Hospital Sports Ground in Katunayake today (24 March 2023) with the gracious presence of Director General Welfare, Air Commodore OANS Fernando, as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was clinched by SLAF Station Colombo, while the Women’s Cham...

The Change of Command at General  Engineering  Wing (GEW) SLAF Base Katunayake, was held today (24 March 2023). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises. The Commanding Officer, Group Captain MPPC Perera MSc (Mgt) handed over the Command to Group Captain MS Kumarage USP, BSc, (Def Stu).The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain MS Kumar...

Amidst the vibrant festivities of the holy month of Ramadan, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit spread the spirit of generosity and concern amongst the Muslim service personnel and civilian employees. In a truly heartwarming gesture, the unit organized a special seasonal offering under the patronage of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, and with the genero...

The Japan-Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of the Toji family, handed over a Nissan Ambulance and a consignment of reading spectacles to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (23 March 2023) in a ceremonial procession at Air Force Headquarters. The delegation officially handed over the vehicle to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, d...

A delegation from the Royal Air Force, led by the Commandant of the Central Flying School, Group Captain TM Jordan, conducted a three-day visit to Sri Lanka Air Force from 21 March to 23 March 2023. As part of this visit, knowledge sharing programmes were held at the flying formations in SLAF Base Ratmalana and SLAF Base Katunayake, with the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Mars...

SLAF Station Colombo proudly celebrated its 63rd anniversary today (21 March 2023) the celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore PSN Fernando. The 63 years of excellence by SLAF Station Colombo was celebrated with a blood donation campaign executed in cooperation with the Blood Bank–Colombo ...

A delegation of the Higher Air Command Course, India visited Air Force Headquarters yesterday  (20 March 2023).On the study tour to Sri Lanka, a delegation of 19 officers was headed by Directing Staff, Group Captain Syed Muzaffar Yunus.A few members of the delegation, including the head of the delegation, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Suda...

The 12th Defence Services Motor Racing Championship 2023 was held on 17 March 2023 at the SL Navy Motor Cross Track - Welisara. The finals and award ceremony were held at the same venue. The Director General of Ground Operation, Air Vice Marshal Waruna Gunawardhana, graced the occasion as the chief guest.The championship consisted of five events and eighteen riders from Tri Forces partic...

The Air Force Men’s Hockey Team emerged victorious with a triumph over the SL Police Hockey Team during the finals in the All Island Inter Club Men's 9-A Side Hockey Tournament – 2023 yesterday (19 March 2023) at Edward Park Hockey Ground, Matale.Ten hockey clubs strived in the tournament and the Air Force Hockey Team earned the spot by defeating the Old DS Senanayakan’s Hockey SC ...

The 52nd phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project was successfully concluded at the Gunananda Primary School in Vavuniya today (18 March 2023). The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Approximately 95 students are receiving their education at this school and a building that had not been repaired for years has been renova...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted the "Kapruk Pooja" to invoke blessings to the SLAF in line with the 72nd Anniversary. The solemn event held yesterday (17 March 2023) at sacred Ruwanweliseya under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The event was hosted b...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the traditional Flags Blessing today (17 March 2023) at the sacred Anuradhapura "Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi" in line with the 72nd Anniversary celebrations. The event was held under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, with the participation of all Air Commanders, Base Commanders, Academy Commandant and Station Comma...