The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, Colonel Abdoulaye TRAORE called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (06 February 2024). Following discussions on mutual interests, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementoes to mark the occasion....

A delegation of the Higher Defence Management Course, India visited Air Force Headquarters yesterday (05 February 2024).On the study tour to Sri Lanka, a delegation of 24 officers was headed by Directing Staff, Commodore Sunil Kumar.A few members of the delegation, including the head of the delegation, called on Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne and symbolic mementos...

The Defence Attaché, Colonel Klaus Merkel and Assistant Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Andre Niedhofer of the Embassy of Federation Republic of Germany in India, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (05 February 2024). Following discussions on mutual interests, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries ex...

Today marks the 76th anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held under the theme of "Let’s build a new country" at Galle Face Green today (4th February 2024).Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Guardians of the Skies proudly participated in the...

No. 3 Air Defence Radar Squadron marked its 17th Anniversary yesterday (01 February 2024). The squadron consists of the INDRA MK II RADAR system, integrated into the National Air Defence system on 31 January 2007. Inaugurated on 01 February 2007, at SLAF Academy China Bay, it later moved to SLAF Station Weerawila, replacing the YLC-18 RADAR system on May 7, 2012.No. 3 ADRS has seen nine ...

The No. 2 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda observed its 27th Anniversary yesterday (01 February 2024). The customary working parade was overseen by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis.Concurrently, a Shramadana campaign was carried out at Base Hospital Hingurakgoda on 30 January 2024, aimed at cleaning both the hospital premises and its surroundings. To...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa declared open the newly constructed 5 Storey Officers’ Married Quarters building at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (01 February 2024).The opening ceremony commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque and the symbolic handing over of the keys to the recipients of the new houses was done by the Commander. The Air Force Bo...

The Change of Command at Construction Machinery Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (31 January 2024). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MWCM Wakista BSc (Eng), C Eng, Pg Dip (Tech), MIE(SL), psc handed over the Command to Wing Commander UMSB Ariyarathna MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Eng), AMIE (SL), psc.The new Commanding Officer Wing Commander UMSB Ariyarathna ...

The awarding ceremony for the Husma Raffle draw and felicitation of special achievements in the Grade 05 scholarship, G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination and G.C.E Advanced Level examinations were held yesterday (29 January 2024), at the SLAF Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenapura. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with the C...

The Defence Services Men’s Hockey Team emerged victorious with the triumph over the Mercantile Hockey Association team while Defence Services Women’s Hockey Team became the Joint Champions during the finals in the 60th Men’s and 25th Women’s Senior Nationals Hockey Championship – 2023 today (29 January 2024) at the SLTB Shalika Grounds, Park Road, Colombo 05.Fourteen Men’s Ho...

The No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron conducted a comprehensive dinghy drill training session which is conducted for aircrew personnel yesterday (26 January 2024) at Mt. Lavinia Beach. This exercise, held quarterly, was overseen by Acting Director Flight Safety and Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekera. The coordination of the training initiative was managed b...

SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport celebrated 26th anniversary today (26 January 2024) together with all officers, other ranks and the civil staff under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nishantha Priyadarshana.The day’s proceedings ensued with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. In remarks, the Commanding Officer...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Sigiriya was held yesterday (24 January 2024).The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station parade ground where the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander AMSK Amarakoon MHRM, B Com (Def Stu) handed over the command to Group Captain SV Premawardana USP, MSc (SMgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MISMM, XF.The new Commanding Officer, G...

The Change of Command at the No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing, SLAF Academy China Bay was conducted yesterday (23 January 2024).The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over parade took place at the No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing Headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardana handed over command to Group Captain SGNUK Wickramasinghe. Group Captain SV ...

Air Vice Marshal Bandhu Edirisinghe was appointed as the Director General Planning in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 12 January 2024. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Bandhu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquarters yesterday (22 January 2024) and conveyed his best wishes to the...

The Director General Logistics of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Chandana Rathnayake paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (22 January 2024) at Air Force Headquarters, prior to his retirement from the SL Navy.After a brief discussion, mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion. The Commander praised him for his distin...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2024 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday (20 January 2024) in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa graced this year’s tournament as the Chief Guest and he was accompanied by Mrs. Enok...

A momentous occasion unfolded at T/TN/ Morawewa North Sinhala Vidyalaya as the foundation stone for a new classroom building was laid on 18 January 2024, marking the commencement of a transformative project for the school and community. The Zonal Education Director (Trincomalee North), Group Captain Hemantha Balasooriya, Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Morawewa, and representativ...

The newly constructed Cinnamon Cabana at Marble Beach Resort was declared open today (19 January 2024), by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at the Marble Beach Resort premises. The opening ceremony was attended by Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne, Commanding Officer No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing, Group Captain SV ...

The annual All-Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony, devoted to honouring the personnel of the SLAF who made the supreme sacrifice for the Nation and evoked blessings for their souls and all the serving members of the SLAF, took place yesterday (18 January 2024) at SLAF Station Palavi. Subsequently, the almsgiving for 20 Venerable Maha Sanga was conducted this morning (19 January 2024) at the ...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized and conducted the “96th Men’s and Women's National Boxing Championship -2023” from 13 January to 17 January 2024 at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo 07. The event was graced by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) as the Chief Guest. The championship featured more than 152 contestants from 25 reput...