Air Force News
3:30pm on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 73rd Anniversary on 01 September 2024. The celebrations began with the customary working parade, followed by a speech from the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal SDGM Silva, addressing all Officers, airmen, and civil staff of the Base.In conjunction with the anniversary celebrations, a series of community-focused events took place. On 21 August 2024, a s...
12:56pm on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
A notable advancement in healthcare infrastructure has been achieved with the formal opening of the four-storey Children's Ward Complex at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, today (03 September 2024). This facility was constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force under the ‘Husma’ project, at an expenditure of approximately Rs. 150 million. The project was entirely funded by the Ruhunu Maha Kat...
6:43pm on Monday 2nd September 2024
The No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay marked its prestigious 73rd anniversary yesterday (01 September 2024) with a grand celebration that highlighted its enduring legacy and continued excellence in training the nation's finest aviators. This milestone reflects the Wing’s decades-long commitment to shaping the future of the Sri Lanka Air Force, as it proudly continues...
12:51pm on Monday 2nd September 2024
The delegation from the National Defence College of India paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (02 September 2024). The delegation consists of 21 Officers and 13 spouses, headed by Mr. Shri Vijay Nehra, The Joint Secretary and Senior Directing Staff of National Defence College of India.The senior members of the delegation made a courtesy call to the Commander...
12:38pm on Monday 2nd September 2024
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) at the SLTDA Head Office today (02 September 2024). The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Chairman of and Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority, Mr. Priyantha Fernando.The objective of...
11:26pm on Sunday 1st September 2024
The 10th Annual General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial Oration was held on 01 September 2024, organized by the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO) at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. This distinguished event, orated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, centered on the theme, ‘Role of Air Forces for Collective Security in an ...
9:14am on Friday 30th August 2024
A significant milestone for the Seva Vanith Unit was achieved today (30 August  2024), with the laying of foundation stone for the "Little Wonders" Pre-School and Day Care Centre at SLAF Base Ratmalana. The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The event was graced by the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanit...
9:14am on Friday 30th August 2024
The Inter Unit and Open Badminton Championships 2024, held at the Air Force Health Management Center (AFHMC) Thummulla from 26th to 29th August 2024. Air Vice Marshal DBV Weerasinghe, Director General of Electronics and Computer Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Championship, while the Technical Formation...
6:01pm on Thursday 29th August 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Katukurunda today (29 August 2024). The Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain MP Abeywickrema received the Commander on his arrival.During the inspection, the Commander toured all areas of the Station and reviewed various projects undertaken by AR&DW, including ...
6:01pm on Thursday 29th August 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Koggala today (29 August 2024). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain Jagath Godakanda.During the course of inspection, the Commander visited all the areas of the Station and highlighted the vital role this Station has p...
4:22pm on Wednesday 28th August 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa honoured Lady Officer Cadet Savindi JMS today, 28 August 2024 at Air Force Headquarters for her exemplary performances at the 4th CISM Military World Cadet Games held in Venezuela, organized by the International Military Sports Council (CISM). Lady Officer Cadet Savindi JMS, a key member of the SLAF Women’s Water Polo Team, di...
4:05pm on Wednesday 28th August 2024
The Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Training School at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No.06 Search and Rescue Course from 15 July 2024 to 27 August 2024. The course comprised with 32 RSF personnel including two (02) Foreign Training Officers (Representing General Duties Pilot Branch) from Zambian Air Force. Search and Rescue Courses for foreign and RSF personnel have been specially de...
12:04pm on Tuesday 27th August 2024
Lady Officer Cadet Savindi JMS, an outstanding swimmer from the Sri Lanka Air Force currently undergoing Cadet Training, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning bronze medals in the 50m freestyle and 100m backstroke competitions at the 4th CISM Military World Cadet Games, held in Venezuela from 16 to 24 August 2024.The CISM Military World Cadet Games is a prestigious international even...
11:58am on Tuesday 27th August 2024
The five-day endeavor of the 'AERO BASH 2024', meticulously organized and held at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay, culminated yesterday (26 August 2024) on a note of remarkable success. This initiative was dedicated to spreading joy and knowledge at the all attendees, with a particular focus on nurturing the minds of younger generation in the Trincomalee area. Thousands of attendee...
8:26pm on Sunday 25th August 2024
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, attended the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Air Force Ex-Servicemen Association today (25 August 2024) at the Eagles' Lakeside Multifunctional and Convention Hall, Ratmalana. The Commander graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, following an invitation extended by the President of the Air Force Ex-Servicemen Associatio...
9:27pm on Thursday 22nd August 2024
The 'AERO BASH 2024' educational, technical and trade exhibition, organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay, commenced today (22 August 2024) under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The exhibition will continue until 26 August 2024 at the Academy premises.The exhibition features booths from all state and private universities, as wel...
6:13pm on Thursday 22nd August 2024
A blood donation campaign was conducted yesterday (21 August 2024) at SLAF Station Palaly in response to a request from the Regional Blood Bank-Jaffna, aimed at meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals in the Northern Province. The event was organized under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Chaminda Herath.Officers, other ranks and civilia...
12:56pm on Thursday 22nd August 2024
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 23 English Medium and No. 94 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held yesterday (21 August 2024) at the Astra Hall SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PSN Fernando as the Chief Guest.The core purpose behind this 14-week-long course is to groom Non-Commissioned Of...
5:14pm on Wednesday 21st August 2024
The Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa has actively contributed to the nationwide elephant census conducted by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) in Sri Lanka from 17 to 19 August 2024.A total of 21 Air Force personnel participated in this comprehensive survey alongside DWC staff and volunteers, covering the Morawewa area as one of the 3,100 survey centers across the island....
7:03am on Monday 19th August 2024
The Sri Lanka Sports Fiesta 2024, a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, concluded today (18 August 2024) with a grand ceremony at the Race Course Ground in Colombo. The event, which took place from 16 to 18 August 2024, brought together over 3,000 athletes competing across seven dynamic team sports: cricket, rugby, football, v...
5:58pm on Saturday 17th August 2024
The Air Force Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, under the  guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, proudly hosted the inaugural Eagles’ Catalina Medal Golf Tournament, which concluded today (17 August 2024) at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course in Koggala. This event added another thrilling chapter to Sri Lanka’s golf landscape, blending history ...
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