Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral R Hari Kumar called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (14 December 2022) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo.The Navy Chief was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore PSN Fernando and was conferred a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the No. 43 Colour Wing of t...

The Annual Pre-School Concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo was held yesterday (13 December 2022). The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Seva Vanitha committee members, Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal KGDN Jayasinghe, Non-AFBM (Air Force Board of Management) members, Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colom...

The Bell 212 SUH 563 gallantly logged 10,000 flying hours on 12 December 2022. This versatile flying machine was built in January 1990 and was inducted to SLAF in year 1991 with zero flying hours and was deployed to No 4 Helicopter Squadron. Subsequently, along with nine (09) other Bell 212 helicopters, it was absorbed in to the No.401 Squadron in year 1994 the precursor of No 7 Helicopt...

The Nippon Paints Sri Lanka Rugby League 2022/2023 kicked off on 09 December 2022. The Airmen kicked off the season with the first match against CH&FC, during the opening game at Air Force Rugby Grounds Ratmalana, earning a stunning victory over the opponent team with 30 points against 22 points at the final whistle.The Airmen were behind the CH&FC at the halftime whistle with a ...

At the State Services Netball Tournament organized by the State Services Netball Association, SLAF Women’s Netball Team emerged as Champions at the Knockout Tournament and Runners Up in the League Championship. Also, the SLAF Mixed Netball Team clinched the Championship in the Mixed Category. The Tournament was held on 08 and 09 December 2022, at Railway Grounds, Colombo....

The Military, Naval and Air Attaché at the Consulate of the Republic of Senegal in Sri Lanka, Colonel Abdoulaya Traore called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters today (09 December 2022).After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, official plaques were exchanged between the visiting Defence Attaché and the Comm...

The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No 16 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre yesterday (08 December 2022). The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasingha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The President was welcomed by the Commandant of the DSCSC, Major General BKGML Rodr...

A delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG) – United States visited the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay yesterday (06 December 2022), to discuss matters with regard to enhancing the effectiveness and overall standard of the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management courses for the betterment of military service...

The Change of Command of No. 3 Leisure & Recreation Wing SLAF Base Katunayake held yesterday (05 December 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Banquet Hall premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain NA Gallage USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), BA (Def Stu), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander  R...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No 71 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (06 December 2022) at the Junior Command and Staff College Auditorium at the SLAF Academy China Bay. The Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Air Vice Marshal AS Vithana graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The ceremony marked the end of a 14-week long course attended by a total of 30...

The Western Province Netball Association organized the Eva All Island Netball Championship, which was held on 03rd and 04th December 2022, at Riffle Green Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.SLAF Netball players clinched the Women’s ‘A’ Division title by beating the Police 29-15 in the thrilling finals at the championship. Corporal Perera LRD was recognized as the Netball Queen, while Le...

The 8th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up duties with UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic departed this morning (04 December 2022).The contingent comprised 20 Officers and 89 Airmen. The contingent is led by the Deputy Contingent Commander, Wing Commander Kanchana Liyanarachchi and consisted of various professionals required to perform duties at ...

SLAF took part in the “GEOWEEK 2022” exhibition at BMICH premises on  02 and 03 December 2022 under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana which was organized by the discipline of Geospatial Science of the University of Sabaragamuwa.SLAF displayed its air assets and potential applications related to remote sensing and Geographic Informat...

The Inter Unit Wushu Championship 2022 was held at the Indoor sports complex SLAF Base Katunayake from 30 November 2022 to 02 December 2022. The finals and awards ceremony was held at the same venue yesterday (02 December 2022) with the graceful presence of Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera as the Chief Guest.The event was conducted under 08 weight cate...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Bandara MPS (Operations Ground). The house warming ceremony was held yesterday (02 December 2022) at Kotabawa, Bibila with the participation of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.This Project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit whilst the construction was carried ...

The No. 49 Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Explosive Device (CBRNE) Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 3rd anniversary on 27 November 2022.The celebrations commenced with the traditional working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander NP Perera followed by a address to all ranks of the wing. The Commanding Officer highly appreciated the tireless effort...

The 46th  phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully completed at Medhananda Primary School, Attawilluwa on 30 November 2022 by the SLAF Station Palavi under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.The school building, classrooms, Principal’s Office and  Children’s Play Ground were renovated and handed over to the stud...

The Inter Unit Cricket Men’s and Women’s Championships 2022 concluded yesterday (01 December 2022) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Director Administration of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal RS Biyanwila, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Hingurakgoda secured the Men’s Championship whilst the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala claimed the Women’s Championship. In the Men's F...

The final session and awards ceremony of the Inter Unit Baseball Championship – 2022 was held at the Japan – Sri Lanka Friendship Baseball Ground in  Diyagama, Homagama on 30 November 2022. Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Air Vice Marshal AS Vithana graced the occasion as the chief guest.The tournament was conducted in two segments where 07 Women’s team...

The Inter Unit Chess Championship 2022 was conducted, its second iteration for two (02) days at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala commencing from 28th November 2022 after a lapse of 03 years since the tournaments were on hold due to the COVID 19 pandemic situation in the country. The awards ceremony was held at the sports arena at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director ...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Morawewa held yesterday (29 November 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground. Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GS Karunarathne USP, Pg.Dip (Def Mgt) handed over the command to Group Captain BMH Balasooriya USP, MSc, (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt),psc.   The new Com...