In Commemoration of Remembrance Day 2022, the President of Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Major General Upul Perera (Retd) pinned the poppy flower on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters this morning (02 November 2022). The income earned by selling Poppy Flowers will be used for the welfare of retired and disabled war veterans. ...

The Inter Unit Athletic Championship 2022 was conducted at SLAF Base Katunayake from 31st October to 01st November 2022. The awards ceremony was held at the sports arena at the same venu with the graceful presence of the Director Civil Engineers, Air Vice Marshal Udula Wijesinghe as the Chief Guest.SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa claimed the Championships of the both Men's and Wom...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 15th Anniversary yesterday (01 November 2022). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Kolitha Weerasekara. Subsequently, a tree planting programme was conducted at the Station premises with the participation of the Commanding Officer, all officers and other ranks.Parallel t...

In keeping with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sri Lanka Air Force and the Ministry of Health, the remains of a deceased person who met with an accident were airlifted from a Bell- 412 helicopter converted to an air ambulance from Badulla General Hospital to Sri Lanka National Hospital Colombo today (31 October 2022) to retrieve vital organs.  It is expected to donate...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in the capacity of President Air Force Sports Council (AFSC) graced a special felicitation ceremony which was held this morning (31 October 2022) at Air Force Headquarters. SLAF Sportsmen in the disciplines of Baseball, Hockey and Rugby were felicitated during the ceremony. The personnel from these sports have performed out...

The Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya and Central Environment Authority instigated the seventh wave of seed bombing at Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyamblanduwa Divisional Secretariat yesterday (29 October 2022). The Co...

 A motivational drive for SLAF Handball Team Players was organized under the guidance of the Chairman Defence Services Sports Board and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (29 October 2022) at Air Force Headquarters. The particular full-day programme was conducted by Mr. Suranjith Swaris, Country Director of Inextricable Group Tech together with a grou...

Accomplishing a long-standing requirement, the Sri Lanka Air Force enlisted a Judge Advocate today (28 October 2022) with the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the approval of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe. Deputy Solicitor General Mr. Sudarshana De Silva was appointed as the Judge...

The Assistant Secretary at the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Mr.Chad Hodgens and senior members of the Australian Border Force of Australian High Commission call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (27 October 2022).After a discussion on matters of enhancing the possibilities of improving maritime security in Indian...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 44th anniversary and also the silver jubilee for being elevated as a ‘Air Force Base’ today (27 October 2022) with a series of Corporate Social Responsibility projects, recreational and religious activities under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain PN Gunthilake together with all Officers, other ranks and the civil staff. The day's proc...

HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac the two (02) Royal Australian Naval Vessels arrived to Sri Lankan seas on 25th October 2022 to engage with Indo – Pacific Endeavour-2022 (IPE-22). The Australian Defence Force spearheaded this maritime and air effort to increase Australia's interaction and partnerships with regional security forces.Under the leadership of the Commander Joint Task Force for ...

The Commander Joint Task Force for Indo – Pacific Endeavor 2022, Commodore Mal Wise and the crew call on to Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (25 October 2022). After the discussion on matters of enhancing the possibilities of improving maritime security in Indian Ocean Region by conducting maritime surveillance and rescue whil...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held its Annual Religious Ceremony and an Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth yesterday evening and today (23 October 2022) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to commemorate those of the Sri Lanka Air Force who made the supreme sacrifice. This event was organized by the Directorate of Welfare for the 12...

Under the Guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the supervision of Director Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) LR Jayaweera, the annual Medical and Oral Health Care Programme for the Maha Sanga and the Staff of Sri Dalada Maligawa was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (21 October 2022) at the Temple of the Sacred To...

The Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship - 2022 was held at the Gymnasium SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (21 October 2022). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director Civil Engineering, Air Vice Marshal HWMU Wijesinghe as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was clinched by SLAF Station Colombo whilst the Women’s Championship was secure...

The 12th Defense Services Games, where the three armed services engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced today (19 October 2022) at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda with the gracious presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).During the ceremonial processions of the Opening Ceremony, the ‘Welcome Speech’ was delivere...

SLAF Station Koggala celebrated its 38th anniversary today (19 October 2022). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Thilina Rajapaksha. During the remarks, the Commanding Officer paid his sincere gratitude to all the past Commanding Officers and other members who had contributed to the development of the s...

The Inter Unit Elle Championship 2022 was held at Hospital Ground SLAF Base Katunayake from 12 October 2022 to 18 October 2022. The Awarding Ceremony took place at Sports Arena SLAF Base Katunayake with the graceful presence of Director Logistics, Air Commodore RN Thilakesinghe as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was claimed by the SLAF Base Katunayake whilst the Wome...

SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa celebrated its 70th anniversary on 15th October 2022 with series of Community Service projects, recreational and religious activities under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore SPVK Senadheera together with all officers, other ranks and the civil staff.The day's proceedings ensued with the customary working parade at the f...

The No 06 RADAR Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 13th Anniversary today (15 October 2022). The Squadron was formed as an integral element of National Air Defence System which was commissioned as a fully operational Squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Later on the Squadron was relocated to SLAF Academy China Bay on 05 May 2012 in order to meet...

The Annual Road Race-2022 flagged off yesterday morning (15 October 2022) and over 200 participants inclusive of Officers, Airmen and Airwomen from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy and all Bases/Stations took part in this event which concluded at the Rifle Green Grounds in Colombo.Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officiated as the Chief Gu...