The First leg of the 26th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended at Rathnapura today (28 February 2025) having covered a distance of 145km. Sri Lanka Navy Cyclist, Suresh Prasanga won the 1st leg of the race while Chamod De Silva from Sri Lanka Police and Sandaruwan Pinto of Sri Lanka Army finished as second and third places respectively.The second leg of the race will begin tomorrow (01 Mar...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025, the 26th edition of the race, was flagged off this morning (28 February 2025) in front of SLAF Station Weerawila by the Director General Air Operations and former Chairman Air Force Cycling, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera. The moment was attended by Director General Sports, Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando. This year’s race, which commenced toda...

The Sri Lanka Air Force, which is gearing up to celebrate its 74th  anniversary as the "Guardians of the Skies" conducted the "Pichcha Mal Pooja" at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya for the eighth consecutive time. The event was organized under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe yesterday  evening (27 February 2025) by SLAF Headquarters Sri...

The Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Badulla and other relevant agencies, successfully conducted a Hospital Safety Plan and Evacuation Drill at the Central Bus Stand, Bandarawela, yesterday (27 February 2025).The SLAF DART team, comprising one officer, eig...

An athlete from the SLAF, Aircraftman Rumesh Tharanga, delivered an outstanding performance at the "Strive Program A - Domestic Meet" held in Perth, Australia yesterday (26 February 2025). His remarkable throw secured him the top position in the competition, further solidifying his status as one of Sri Lanka’s leading javelin throwers.This achievement marks Rumesh’s second-best throw...

A discussion on the current security situation in the country was held today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Air Force.The meeting focused on future security measures, with in-depth discussions on enhancing the Sri Lanka Air Force as a maritime security air force within the Indian Ocean region. The Air F...

The newly established filling station at SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura was officially declared open by the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe, yesterday (24 February 2025). This facility has been set up to cater to the fuel requirements of SLAF vehicles operating at and visiting the Air Force Headquarters. The station provides Lanka Petrol 92 Octane, Lanka ...

A Bell 412 helicopter from the No. 4 Squadron of the SLAF was deployed to carry out Bambi Bucket Operations to extinguish a sudden wildfire that broke out in the Nallathanniya Valamale Upper Forest Reserve, located in Maskeliya, Nuwara Eliya District.The deployment was carried out following a request from the Ministry of Disaster Management, in accordance with directives from the Ministr...

The SLAF is set to commence the construction of the second phase of a five-story pediatric ward at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama. This significant development will enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide specialized care for children battling cancer. The project is made possible through the financial contribution of Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Mr. Dishan Gu...

The press briefing on "Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025” was held today (24 February 2025) at the Air Force Headquarters. This year’s race will be conducted for the 26th consecutive time in concurrence with the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Over Hundred and Seventy Five (175) upper-grade cyclists and other cyclists including foreign cyclists are expected to compete in...

The fourth iteration of the Eagles’ Catalina Monthly Medal Golf Tournament, concluded successfully yesterday (23 February 2025) at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course in Koggala. This prestigious event, which has quickly established itself as a highlight in Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar, attracted many participants competing for top honours.The tournament saw exceptional performances a...

A former officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Logistics Branch, Wing Commander Kumudu Eramudugolla (Retd) in collaboration with the Lions Club of Negombo Orient, generously donated a consignment of weather clothing kits to the Sri Lanka Air Force Provost personnel yesterday (21 February 2025)The official handover of the donation took place during a formal event, where Wing Commander Kumudu...

The Inter Unit Hockey Championship 2025 was concluded at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (21 February 2025). The finals and Awards Ceremony were held at the same venue with the graceful presence of The Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe as the Chief Guest.SLAF Academy China Bay claimed the Championship of the Men's 11-A side category whilst SLAF Tra...

Four officers from the Logistics Branch and one airwoman from the Logistic Assistance trade were awarded their Loadmaster Badges by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (21 February 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.The recipients successfully completed the required training, including a minimum of 50 flying hours, and passed the final handling test conducte...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Division organized a one-day workshop titled ‘Integrating Sports Medicine and Coaching Strategies’ for Sri Lanka Air Force Physical Training Instructors yesterday (20 February 2025) at the Air Force Headquarters. The programme was designed to enhance the participants’ understanding of effective coaching methodologies while addressing the diverse chall...

The SLAF has officially commenced the first phase of school development programme under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, a national project spearheaded by the government to enhance educational facilities across the country. The inauguration of this initiative was held today (20 February 2025) under the guidance of  the  Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisi...

The Ambassador of United States of America to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie J Chung called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe this morning (19 February 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and visiting Ambassador on matters of bilateral importance after which official plaques were exchanged to mark the occasio...

Representatives of the Retired Air Force Officers Association (RAFOA) made a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (19 February 2025).The incumbent President of the Association, Group Captain Kumar Kirinde (Retd), Vice President, Wing Commander Nalin Jayatilleke (Retd), Honorary Secretary, Air Commodore Ayub Jabir (Retd) and Honorary Treasur...

The Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Badulla and other relevant agencies, successfully conducted a ‘School Safety Plan and Evacuation Drill’ at St. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela, today (19 February 2025).The exercise was conducted with the participati...

Firefighters from SLAF Station Weerawila promptly responded to a request for assistance from the Police Emergency Response Unit in Thissamaharama, seeking immediate firefighting support to extinguish a fire that had broken out at the Vocational Training Centre (VTC) of Thissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya during the early hours yesterday (18 February 2025).Upon receiving the request, SLAF S...

A two-day workshop to train 150 selected members of the Tri-Forces and Sri Lanka Police as trainers for the “Clean Sri Lanka” program commenced today (18 February 2025) at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Center in Panagoda. The Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake attended as the chief guest. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, ...