As per the guidance by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana,  SLAF Directorate of Health Service inaugurated a 24x7 Vaccination Centre at Bandaranaike International Airport in view of extending another proactive measures of COVID-19 pandemic. This mission operates from today (07 January 2022) around the clock to provide Pfizer Bio Tech vaccine to all Sri Lank...

The No 10 Fighter Squadron which renowned as “Lion Cubs” celebrated its 26th anniversary yesterday (05 January 2022). The day’s proceedings began with a Working Parade which was reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer of the Squadron, Wing Commander KGRI Perera at hangar premises.   Addressing squadron personnel, the Acting Commanding Officer recalled the service...

SLAF Station Pidurutalagala and No. 07 Air Defence Radar Squadron celebrated the 12th anniversary today (05 January 2022) under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Group Captain Thushara Bandara. The celebration began with customary working parade at the Station parade ground and same was followed with an all-ranks lunch.  Along with the formation day Shramadana campaign was conduct...

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, a special programme was conducted on yesterday (04 January 2022) to distribute gift packs to school children of SLAF personnel who made their supreme sacrifice to the nation. The symbolic donation of gift packs was carried out at t...

SLAF officially taken over to shoulder the Chairmanship of Defence Services Sports Board from SL Navy yesterday (03 January 2022) for the year 2022/2023.This year the Defence Services Sports Board will be chaired by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Group Captain Eranda Geeganage resumed as the secretary to the board. The official Handing Over/ Taking Over ...

A delegation of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Bangladesh (DSCSC) visited Air Force Headquarters today (03 January 2022).The delegation comprised with 27 Officers led by Colonel General Staff, Captain Mirza Ali Akbar Shirazi who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his New Year’s address to the Air Force Board of Management, All Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff of Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Colombo and all Air Force establishments today (3 January 2022), the first working day of the year 2022.  The proceedings, which were streamed, live to all establishme...

Under the guidance and directives by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (2 January 2022) to invoke blessings on all personnel of the Air Force and their families, fallen air warriors and on the entire nation.  Prior to the commencement of Ceremony, the ‘Reliquary’ (Karadu...

On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, SLAF Station Pidurutalagala(the highest point of Sri Lanka) conducted an all-night Pirith Chanting programme for the first time in the history, on 01 January 2022 followed by Almsgiving Ceremony on the morning of 2 January 2022. This was conducted to invoke blessings to the President of Democratic Soci...

Under the guidance of Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal Dilshan Wasage and Director Civil Administration, Indika Amarasinghe dry rations and sanitary items were donated to Courage Compassion Commitment (CCC) House at Apeksha Hospital Maharagama on 1st of January 2022. This event was organized with the contribution of all Civilian staff of the Sri...

The change of command of SLAF Station Weerawila took place yesterday (31 December 2021) where the traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DRW Jayawardena USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, BA (Def Stu), psc handed over the Command to Group Captain ADM Koralage USP. The Outgoing Commanding Officer...

Under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chamini Pathirana, SLAF Base Katunayake Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a donation programme of distributing dry rations for Sri Lanka Blind Women’s Welfare Society at Seeduwa on 17 December 2021.  This programme was successfully completed under the supervision of Southern Air Commander and Base Commander of SLAF Base Katun...

According to the instructions given by Ministry of Defence and under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Sri Lanka Air Force has taken over the restoration of Nilagiri Maha Seya which is located in Lahugala. Nilagiriya Stupa is Located 108 Km away from SLAF Ampara and 22 Km away from the SLAF Detachment Panama. This is located in the thick jungles...

In an effort to bring about excellence in financial reporting by preparing and presenting financial statements in compliance with Sri Lanka Public Sector Accounting Standards, Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL) together with Ministry of Finance organized the Public Sector Best Annual Report and Accounts Awards Competition on 29 December 2021. This year’s co...

The Indian Delegation consisted of 2 Officers who arrived for 10th Air Staff Talks which was headed by Air Vice Marshal RK Obheroi called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (29 December 2021). The visiting IAF delegation discussed matters of mutual interest with the Commander.Thereafter, an exchange of mementos was conducted between the Commander an...

A delegation from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Sri Lanka Air Force met at Air Force Headquarters for the 10th Indian Air Force – Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Staff talks today (28 December 2021).   The Indian Delegation consisted of 2 Officers and was headed by Air Vice Marshal RK Obheroi. SLAF team consisted of 19 Officers and was headed by Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa...

CH & FC secured the win during friendly Rugby encounter with the SLAF kicked off its 1st and 2nd legs on 13th and 22nd of August respectively in this year. The Ceremony of officially handing over of the Commander’s Cup Trophy was held today (28 December 2021) at Air Force Headquarters under the patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Development Co-ordination and...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Flight Sergeant Sanjeewa GGL. The House Warming Ceremony was held yesterday (27 December 2021) at Pahalawela, Matale with the participation of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while the construction was carried out by SLAF Station...

Twenty-Six (26) newly enlisted Student Officers of the 76th Intake of Direct Entry Officers were administered their oaths today(27 February 2021) at Air Force Headquarters in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. This was done prior to departing for their basic combat training at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa. ...

The SLAF Women’s Team won the 20th National Archery Championship 2021 which was held at the Isuradewapriya Ground, Pitakotte. The SLAF Archery Team secured their victory by defeating other participants showing the highest degree of team spirit, dedication and skills. This marks the highest achievement by SLAF Archers in a National Archery Championship. Following are the achievements of...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Christmas Carols 2021 was held last night (20 December 2021) to spread the joy of the season with “Christmas in the Arctic”. On the invitation of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this starry event was held under the patronage of the First Lady of Sri Lan...