Air Force News
9:41pm on Sunday 29th December 2024
The Commander of the Air Force has appointed Squadron Leader GV Joseph as the first Commanding Officer of the newly established Performing Arts Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake and the letter of appointment was handed over by the Director Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayaratna Amarasinghe, at the SLAF Headquarters Sri Jayewardenepura yesterday (28 December 2024).Inaugurated in 1970, twelve...
6:27pm on Saturday 28th December 2024
The Change of Command at No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot (S&MD) SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held yesterday (27 December 2024). The traditional handing-over taking-over parade was conducted at the Depot parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MMA Mendis usp handed over the Command to Group Captain NMPN Nawarathna. The outgoing Commanding Officer is set t...
5:02pm on Friday 27th December 2024
Regiment Special Force (RSF) is the prime element of the Sri Lanka Air Force to conduct future Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in any type of terrain with the hand-to-hand coordination of SLAF Helicopter fleets and Sister Services. RSF Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted many Heli-borne Operation related training exercises to train foreign and tri-services Elite...
6:33pm on Wednesday 25th December 2024
The Change of Command at SLAF Station Morawewa was held yesterday (24 December 2024) with a  Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade at the Station Parade Square.  The acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WMPC Wijekoon USP handed over the command to Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Security & Strategic Studies), Pg Dip (Defence Management), Pg Dip (International Relations...
1:32pm on Tuesday 24th December 2024
The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palavi was held yesterday (23 December 2024). The handing over/taking over procedure was conducted at the station headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), Justice of Peace, psc handed over the command to Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, US...
1:32pm on Tuesday 24th December 2024
The Change of Command of SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake was held yesterday (23 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade took place at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, USP, Justice of Peace handed over the command to Group Captain NP Perera RWP. The outgoing Comm...
4:37pm on Monday 23rd December 2024
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) successfully hosted the 94th Clifford Cup Boxing Championship from 18 to 22 December 2024 at the Kandy City Center. This annual event brought together the Sri Lanka's finest pugilists in a captivating display of strength, skill and determination. The Awards Ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. S...
10:54pm on Sunday 22nd December 2024
Eagles’ Skydive Drop Zone Koggala, operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force, offers an exhilarating tandem jump experience against the stunning backdrop of Koggala’s coastline. Launched to promote adventure tourism, this initiative combines military precision with exceptional service, ensuring safety and excitement for all participants, with highly trained instructors and breathtaking vie...
12:07pm on Sunday 22nd December 2024
The Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake  conducted a series of Air Sea Rescue training exercises as part of the No. 7 Air Sea Rescue Advanced Course and the No. 6 Air Sea Rescue Refresher Course. These exercises, which took place on 16 December 2024 at Lanka Hospital Cooperation PLC, Narahenpita and on 18 December 2024 at Browns Beach, Negombo, d...
10:46am on Saturday 21st December 2024
Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc assumed duties as the inaugural Commanding Officer of the SLAF Disaster Management Training School, Digana, yesterday (20 December 2024). This marks the conversion of SLAF Detachment Digana into a Disaster Management Training School under the leadership of a Commanding Officer.The ...
9:34pm on Friday 20th December 2024
The 13th Defence Services Taekwondo Championship 2024/2025 concluded successfully at the Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake, from 17 to 20 December 2024. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickramaratne, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Taekwondo Team emerged as the Women’s Champions, securing an impressive haul of fi...
6:12pm on Friday 20th December 2024
The SLAF has partnered with YETI, a Sri Lankan beverage brand, which has joined hands with the SLAF as the ‘Official Hydration Partner’ for the 2024/25 Rugby Season. This partnership agreement defines the joint commitment between YETI and the Sri Lanka Air Force with the common aim of uplifting the talents of rugby players while also strengthening the sport in Sri Lanka. The Memorand...
6:39pm on Thursday 19th December 2024
The Change of Command at No.49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Wing (No.49 CBRNE Wing) SLAF Base Katunayake, took place today (19 December 2024). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain NP Perera RWP handed over the Command to Wing Commander ADR Wickramarathne RSP, USP, BSc (Mgt...
5:35pm on Thursday 19th December 2024
The Change of Command of SLAF Station Iranamadu was held today (19 December 2024) at the station premises. The Handing Over / Taking Over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat. Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc, handed over the command to Group Captain DSS Senevir...
5:29pm on Thursday 19th December 2024
The Change of Command of the SLAF Academy China Bay was held today (19 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Academy Parade Square premises where the Acting Commandant Group Captain  DL Hewavitharana WV, RWP and Bar, RSP and three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi handed over command to Air Commodore ...
11:29pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
The SLAF Archery Teams delivered a historic performance at the 13th Defence Archery Championship 2024, held today (18 December 2024) at the Athletic Ground, SLAF Base Katunayake. In a remarkable display of skill, dedication and teamwork, the SLAF clinched both the Men’s and Women’s Championship titles, marking a new milestone in the archery achievements.The awards ceremony was graced...
7:15pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 24 English Medium and No. 95 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held on today (18 December 2024) at the Astra Hall SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Acting Provost Marshal, Air Vice Marshal DRW Jayawardena as the Chief Guest.The core purpose behind this 14-week-long course is to groom Non-Commissioned ...
5:52pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremaratne was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (18 December 2024). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremaratne at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appoi...
4:57pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting to address the issues related to the benefits and concessions of disabled veterans at the Disaster Management Centre on 11 December 2024. Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) also joined the Deputy Minister of Defence at the discussion. Additional Secretary - Defence, ...
12:53pm on Tuesday 17th December 2024
Air Vice Marshal Suresh Noel Feranando RSP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu - USA), psc, bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (17 December 2024), after completing more than 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Fernando made an official farewell call on the Commander ...
9:27pm on Monday 16th December 2024
The Sri Lanka Air Force Fire and Rescue Service conducted a comprehensive emergency evacuation drill at Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC Narahenpita today (16 December 2024). It was the first-time implementation of the combined exercise with Ariel Ladder Platform Operations, Rope Rescue Operations, Breathing Apparatus Operations and High-Rise Building Rescue (HRBR) demonstration with the ...
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