The Seva Vanitha Photo Booth and the Juice Bar were declared open by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, today (06th April 2023) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Ratmalana.This project was conceptualized with the aim of providing visitors with memorable and affordable souvenirs while enhancing the demand and significance of this establishment.The S...

The partially constructed house of Corporal Pathiranage J (deceased), who died on 24 December 2022  was fully renovated and completed under the patronage of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and handed over to the spouse of the deceased Airman. The house warming ceremony held today (06 April 2023) at Sri Saddathissa Mawatha, Kindelpitiya, with the participation of the Chairperson...

The Change of Command in No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Himgurakgoda was held on 03 April 2023. Wing Commander VRS Vidanapathirana RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc who was overlooking the duties of the Commanding Officer, handed over the Command to Wing Commander RMAU Ratnayake RWP, RSP, USP, BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc....

The SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the annual "Kiri Ahara Pooja" to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises yesterday (05 April 2023) by using harvested paddy in the 'Maha' season. The event is part of the traditional ceremony of this station after the successful completion of all paddy cultivation activities. The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Fo...

The 12th Defence Services Triathlon Championship 2023 was held on 04 April 2023 at the SL Navy - Walagamba, Thiriyaya camp premises. The awards ceremony was held at the same venue. Commander of the Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral HGUD Kumara, graced the occasion as the chief guest.The championship featured three events, namely swimming (750 m), cycling (20 km), and finally running (5 km...

The "Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training Course No. 01-2023" was successfully conducted at SLAF Station Ampara from 17th to 29th 2023, with the participation of 21 aircrew members, including 09 Pilots, 01 Navigator, 03 Flight Engineers, 02 Loadmasters, 03 Air Gunners, 02 Cabin crew and 01 Air Intelligence observer. Furthermore, two foreign officers, Major Leonard Zulu and Captain ...

The 126th birth anniversary of General Sir John Lionel Kotelawala (Companion of Honour, Knight of the British Empire, Doctor of Law), the third Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka and the patron of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, was commemorated yesterday (04 April 2023).The ceremony was held at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University with the participation of...

Air Vice Marshal Jude Perera USP, BSc (Def Stu) Elec & Eltc Eng bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (04 April 2023) after more than 33 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General of Electronics and Information Technology Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, which he was overseeing.Air Vice Marshal Pere...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Mirigama was held yesterday (03 April 2023) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at Station Parade Square. The Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain DSC Fernando RSP and two bars, USP, Pg Dip (LRHRM) handed over the command to Group Captain VS Jayakody WWV, RWP and bar, RSP and bar, USP, MSc (Def & Strat stu), Pg Dip ...

The Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its, 65th anniversary of service on 01st April 2023. Being the pioneers of avionics maintenance, the E&TE Wing has rendered its service to all flying formations of the SLAF and it has become the core of avionics modifications and avionics-related Research & Development projects.The c...

The SLAF Academy at China Bay celebrated its 62nd anniversary yesterday (03 April 2023) under the guidance of the Commandant, Air Commodore SDGM Silva. The day’s programme commenced with a customary working parade at the Academy parade square. Besides, felicitations were done to praise the personnel who contributed to achieving the Second Runners Up position in the SLAF Best Agricultur...

The No. 02 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 34th year of service to the nation on 02 April 2023. The Wing was initially established at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 02nd April 1989, as the Ground Radio Workshop and later elevated to the Electronics and Telecommunications Wing in 1991 under the leadership of Wing Commander Ajith Jay...

The No. 6 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary on 15 March 2023, and held anniversary day celebrations today (03 April 2023), under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MART Munasinghe. The Squadron was established on 15 March 1993, at SLAF Base Katunayake with the arrival of Mil Mi-17 helicopters. Later, it was relocated ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Golfers won the Defence Services Games Golf Tournament held at the Eagles’ Golf Links in picturesque China Bay, Trincomalee today (03 April 2023). This year’s Defence Services Golf Tournament was hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy and was concluded during the evening. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced the tournament as the...

The No. 8 Tactical Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana, which is famously known as the cradle of transport pilots, celebrates its 27th anniversary on 01 April 2023. The squadron was established in 1996 and was previously known as No. 201 Squadron. The renowned Y-12 aircraft have been utilised since its inception, and the inventory has been progressively strengthened with the induct...

A new initiative known as the "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" was launched today (01 April 2023) under the auspicious of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, at SLAF Base Anuradhapura. The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the State Min...

The Chief of the Armed Forces and President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, made a special address to the tri-forces and police members today (01 April 2023) at SLAF Base Anuradhapura.During the speech, the President emphasized the need to combat the escalating drug problem by implementing strict laws with the assistance of the tri-...

The 54th phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project was successfully accomplished yesterday (31 March 2023) at the B/ Kahataruppa Maha Vidyalaya located in the Badulla District. The SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa, under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Charmini Pathirana, completed the project with utmost proficiency. The school, which educates approx...

 The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Iranamadu yesterday (31 March 2023)The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MPS Marapperuma, where the Commander was accorded a Street Line.After the all-ranks lunch, the inspection commenced from the Station Headquarters and the Comman...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Mullaitivu today (31 March 2023).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.The Inspection commenced with the Station Headquarters. Thereafter, during the inspection, the commander v...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a programmme to honor the academic achievements of children belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force service personnel and civilians. The event, which took place today (30 March 2023), at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium, aimed to recognize the outstanding performance of students who excelled in the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2022.The ceremony was g...