The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of United States of America in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C Nelson made his maiden call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (26 July 2022).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a Multi-Religious Commemorative Ceremony today (25 July 2022) at SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.  The SLAF usually conducts religious ceremonies annually to commemorate those who made the supreme sacrifice. However, this year ceremony was compelled to hold as a singular ev...

The No 1 Hospital of SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 75th Anniversary on 23rd July 2022. The Hospital SLAF Base Katunayake has a noteworthy and illustrious history and has made remarkable strides since its inauguration as the Royal Air Force Hospital, Negombo on the 23rd July 1947 under the command of Wing Commander AS Amsden as its 1st Commanding Officer. During the Korean War the H...

A team of 10 SLAF sportsmen and women players will be competed in the “Commonwealth Games – 2022” to be held in United Kingdom, Birmingham during 28th July to 08 August 2022. The team comprised the competitors in Judo, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Rugby and Boxing. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana extended his best wishes to all the SLAF Sportsmen and Wome...

With the assistance of Negombo Municipal Fire Prevention Division and Katunayake BOI (Board of Invesment), Fire Section at SLAF Base Katunayake was able to completely douse the fire that erupted at a restaurant in Kurana , Kanuwanwa area this morning (23 July 2022). According to information given by residents, the Air Force Base Katunayake send two firefighting trucks and a water bowser ...

SLAF Base Anuradhapura conducted a blood donation campaign on 20th and 21st of July 2022 at Base hospital premises, under the guidance of the Base Commander SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore JMDRAP Jayamaha, upon a request made by the Cluster Blood Bank Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. The campaign was conducted to replenish the blood products at Cluster Blood Bank, since there is a s...

The Change of Command at SLAF Base Vavuniya was held today (22 July 2022) where Group Captain SAPT Piyaratne RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt (Hons), psc handed over the command to Group Captain PN Gunathilake WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com), MSc (Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc, psc, qfi.Group Captain PN Gunathilake previously held the appointment as Comman...

A house was constructed, under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Charmini Pathirana and handed over to Flight Sergeant Thushan KAD (Fire Fighter). The House Warming Ceremony was held today (21 July 2022) under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa Air Commodore PSN Fernando and President of Seva Vanitha at SLAF CTS Diy...

On 17 June 2022, a heavily armed rebel group called CPC (Coalition of Patriots for Change)  made a surprise attack against a position held by a company of the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic in OUANDA-DJALLE, more than 800 km northeast of Bangui which they overrun after a fierce firefight. They then literally forced the civilian population to leave and hide in the bush....

The Change of Command at No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron , SLAF Base Ratmalana held yesterday (18 July 2022) where the Group Captain PN Gunathilake WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com), MSc (Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc, psc, qfi handed over the command to Wing Commander PDPP Dayananda RSP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi. The traditional handing over taking over parade was conduc...

Parachute Training School, SLAF Station Ampara celebrated its 20th Anniversary yesterday (15 July 2022). Initially the Parachute Training School was established on 15th July 2002 at SLAF Base Katunayake in view of conducting Basic and Advanced parachute training for Officers, Airmen / Airwomen of Sri Lanka Air Force, Sister Services and Special Task Force under the guidance of qualified ...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Palavi was held today (15 July 2022). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain CJ Godakanda USP,BA (Def Stu),psc handed over command to Group Captain SK Weerasekara USP, MSc(Def & Strat Stu),MHRM, Pg Dip(Def Mgt), MIM (SL), psc.The outgoing Comm...

The 36th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully completed at Denike Vidyathileka Primary School, Hanguranketha on 12 July 2022 by the SLAF Station Piduruthalagala under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The school library and the ablution area of Denike Vidyathileka Primary School were renovated and approximately 500 students in t...

The 35th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully completed at Palaly North, Anthonypuram area yesterday (11th July 2022) by the SLAF Station Palaly under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. An infrastructure development project was executed to fulfil the requirement of clean water to utilize for the residents in Anthonypuram, Palaly ...

The change of command at Command Agro Unit SLAF Base Katunayake held yesterday (11 July 2022). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Command Agro Unit where the outgoing Command Agro Officer, Air Commodore  RP Kodippily RSP and Bar, USP, MSc in (Mgt) handed over command to Group Captain PE Gunawardena USP, BVSc, (Hons), MVSc, PG Dip (Def Mgt), FSLCVS. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force men's "A" team won the Championship while men's "B" team and women's "A" team became Runners Up of the Plate Championship and the Women's Championship respectively at the "21st Old Vijayan's Challenge Trophy (Nijabima Satana).  This all Island Inter club seven-a- side Hockey Tournament -2022 was held at Edward Park, Hockey Ground, Matale from 9th to 10th July 202...

The fall out parade of No. 67 Intake Officer Cadets’ and No. 19 Intake Lady Officer Cadets’ Basic Ground Combat Courses, No. 171 Regular Airmen, No. 41 Regular Airwomen, No. 39 Direct Entry Airmen and Airwomen Recruit Courses was held at the SLAF Combat Training School at Diyatalawa Today (08 Jul 2022). The parade was commanded by the Officer Commanding Training of the SLAF Combat Tr...

The  ceremony of Badges and Pace sticks awarding for No.51 Airmen Drill Instructor Technique Course and No.08 Airwomen Drill Instructor Technique Course and Lanyard and Cane Awarding for No.60 Airmen and No.19 Airwomen Gunner Instructor Technique courses was held on 08 Jul 2022 at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa.The Deputy Chief of Staff, AVM MD Ratnayake graced the occasion ...

Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Wing at SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated its 19th anniversary yesterday (07 July 2022). The Regiment Special Forces Wing was established in 2003 at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda with the primary aim of serving Air Bases by being an elite forces element of the SLAF to conduct Air Base Defence & Rescue operations, Search & Rescue operations, Special Combat op...

The outgoing  Defence Advisor to the Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Captain Gaku Fukaura paid his farewell call on to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (07 July 2022). Simultaneously, the newly appointed Defence Advisor, Captain Yuuki Yokohari made his customary call on to the Commander yesterday itself. After the di...

Air Vice Marshal Kithsiri Leelaratne RWP, USP, MDS (Ban), BSc (Def Stu), AMITD (SL), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (05 July 2022) after more than 33 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director Provost of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Leelaratne made an official farewell call on the Commander of t...