Upon the invitation of the Commandant of Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC),Major General Lasantha Rodrigo, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, addressed the student officers of Course No. 17 at DSCSC in Sapugaskanda, yesterday (05 December 2023).Course No. 17 of DSCSC consists of 148 student officers, including 72 from the Army, 26 from the Nav...

The 9th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up duties with UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic departed yesterday (04 December 2023).The contingent comprised 21 Officers and 89 Airmen. The contingent is led by the Contingent Commander, Wing Commander Asanka Rathnayake and consisted of various professionals required to perform duties at the UN Peacekee...

The 7th South Asian Karate Championship, organized by the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF), took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 27 November to 04 December 2023. The SLAF team secured one Gold, one Silver and four Bronze Medals in both the Katha and Kumithe events. Summary of resultsGold MedalistAircraftwoman Kumari GGAP  - Individual Kumite -61kg Silver MedalistLeading Air...

In a momentous ceremony held today (05 December 2023) at SLAF Base Ratmalana, the Sri Lanka Air Force marked a significant chapter in the history with the ceremonial induction of two Harbin Y-12 IV aircraft. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Qi Zhen...

The Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) at SLAF Base Katunayake successfully delivered the life-extended Y-12 II aircraft, following an overhaul, to the No. 08 Light Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Rathmalana today (04 December 2023), marking the second occasion to meet flying requirements effectively and efficiently.This aircraft in the SLAF, SMR-858 Y-12 II was handed over to AOW SLAF Kat on ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Christmas Carols - 2023 was held last night (01 December 2023) to spread the joy of the season with “A Christmas Miracle”. 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 Mrs. Gayani Tennakoon tog...

The annual all-night pirith chanting ceremony was held at No.9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda on 28 November 2023 as a combined effort of both members of No.9 Squadron and No.7 Squadron, in line with both squadrons’ war heroes commemoration 2023. Further, all the sections of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda assisted in numerous ways for the event.The pirith chanting ceremon...

The Awarding Ceremony of Air Crew Qualification Insignia was held today (30 November 2023) at Air Force Headquarters, where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the event as the chief guest. Accordingly, Load Master Brevets were awarded to the individuals who qualified for the respective training courses.Recipient of Load Master BrevetFlight Sergeant  ...

The Assistant Defence Advisor at Indian High Commision in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Puneeth Sushil, made his farewell call on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (30 November 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The outgoing Assistant Defence Advisor expressed his gratitude to the Commander for all the cooperation extended during his tenure.After a brief discus...

The change of command of Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa took place yesterday (29 November 2023). The handing over and taking over parade was conducted at the School premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Air Commodore SPVK Senadheera RWP, RSP, USP, MCPS, MDS, MHRM, BA(Def Stu), MITD(SL), AMCIPM, psc handed over the command to Air Commodore HTH Dharmadasa RW...

The Inter Unit Bodybuilding & Physique Championships 2023 took place at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, yesterday (29 November 2023). The event culminated with an awards ceremony held at the Main Auditorium, graced by the presence of Air Commodore Deshapriya Silva, Director of Air Defence and Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, as the Chief Guest.The teams comprising dedica...

The Regiment Special Force (RSF) is the prime element of the Sri Lanka Air Force tasked with conducting future Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in any type of terrain through hand-to-hand coordination with SLAF Helicopter fleets and Sister Services. The RSF Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa has conducted numerous Heli-borne Operation-related training exercises to train f...

The 13th Overall Flight Safety Workshop for officers and the 2nd Officers' workshop conducted for the year 2023 was successfully completed on 24th November 2023 at the Air Force Museum Auditorium, SLAF Base Ratmalana.Making the opening note, the Director Flight Safety, Air Commodore Amal Perera, emphasized the aim of the workshop and its expectations to the course participants.  The...

The 4th anniversary of the No. 49 Chemical/Biological/Nuclear/explosive Device (CBRNE) Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake was celebrated on 27 November 2023.The celebrations commenced with the traditional working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander NP Perera, followed by the address to all ranks of the Wing. The Commanding Officer highly appreciated the tireles...

Senior advisor to the Honourable President on International Media and newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mrs. Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (28 November 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The newly appointed Sri Lankan High Commissioner and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest be...

Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne (Retd), the former Commander of the Navy, former Chief of Defence Staff and newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (28 November 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The newly appointed Sri Lankan High Commissioner and the Commander discussed ...

The Government Inter Institutions Elle Men's and Women's Championships-2023, a prominent annual event organized by the Federation of Elle Sri Lanka, concluded on 25 November 2023 at the Sports Grounds Welisara Nawaloka and Nawaloka Seevali Kelaniya. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Namal Suranga, the President of the Sri Lanka Elle Federation. Various government entities vied ...

Major General Lasantha Rodrigo, the Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (27 November 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The visiting Commandant and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging mementos to mark the visit....

Air Vice Marshal Suresh Noel Fernando was appointed as the Director General Welfare in Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (27 November 2023). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Suresh Fernando at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director General W...

SLAF Station Ampara celebrated its 34th Anniversary today (25 November 2023). The formation day celebration commenced with the parade and address by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Lalith Sugathadasa to all officers, airmen and civil staff of the Station.In line with the anniversary celebration, a blood donation campaign was organized on 23 November 2023 and all the personnel contr...

The No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 28th anniversary yesterday (24 November 2023). Marking the event, a traditional working parade was held at the Squadron premises which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PS Liyanarachchi followed by the address to the officers and other ranks of the squadron. The Commanding Officer extended ...