Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, called on the Prime Minister, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, at Prime Minister’s Office today (03 May 2023).During the meeting, Prime Minister and Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari exchanged views on the current security situation in the region and explored possibilities for further collaboration in addressing share...

Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre premises Colombo today (02 May 2023).During the meeting, the State Minister and Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari engaged in a fruitful discussion...

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at presidential secretariat today evening (02 May 2023). During the meeting, matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance were discussed between the Hon. President and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.Mementos we...

The longstanding ties between the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) have been a great source of strength for the intellectual, cultural, religious and linguistic interaction over the past 2500 years. Extending such legacy of generosity and assistance shared by both nations have amply demonstrated that Indian Air Force has provided nearly 300 technical cours...

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this morning (02 May 2023) at Air Force Headquarters.The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Suresh Fernando and was afforded a Guard of Ho...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Morawewa being SLAF agricultural pivot has taken many significant steps towards uplifting the economy of rural farmers in selected areas around Morawewa. Its newest edition of special Community Development Project was launched recently to purchase paddy from farmers in Morawewa, Horowpothana, Galenbindunuwewa, Kiwlekada, Mahadeulwewa, and Thiriyaya ...

The Aeronautical Research and Development Wing at SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 2nd anniversary yesterday (30 April 2023). Being the pioneers of aeronautical research in the Sri Lanka Air Force, the AR&D Wing has rendered its service to the SLAF through aeronautical and avionics related Research & Development projects. As an institute to foster collaboration and...

The Inter Unit Powerlifting Championship 2023 was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 27th and 28th of April 2023. This year over 110 participants competed in both male and female categories and several SLAF records were met during the championship. The event was conducted under 8 weight categories for both Men and Women. The overall Men’s and Women’s  Championships were...

Sri Lanka Air Force Tennis team emerged runner-up in the Defence Services Tennis Championship 2023. The championship was conducted from 24th to 28th April 2023 at Narahenpita Army Tennis Courts. The finals and the Awarding Ceremony of the Defence Services Tennis Championship 2023 were concluded on 28 April 2023 at the same venue, and Sri Lanka Army Tennis Team won the  events Champi...

On a solemn day of remembrance, the Sri Lanka Air Force paid tribute to the fallen heroes of two HS-748 Avro aircraft, CR-835 and CR-834, whose fateful crashes marked a turning point in the country's history. The Bana program, held at SLAF Base Katunayake on 28 April 2023, was a poignant ceremony facilitated by No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron honoring the brave crew members who made the su...

No.02 Mechanical Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing, SLAF Base Vavuniya, celebrated 09th Anniversary today (28 April 2023).  The celebration commenced with the customary Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of No. 02 Mechanical Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing, Wing Commander SPD Hemadasa.In line with the celebration, Community Service Projects were cond...

The final exercises of No. 02 Rappel Master, No. 06 Air Sea Rescue Advanced Course and No. 05 Air Sea Rescue Refresher Course were successfully conducted on 27 April 2023, at the shoreline of Browns Beach, Negombo, after a rigorous training programme conducted since 13 March 2023.Pilots, Firefighters and Air gunners along with the instructors took part in this training exercise...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, together with the Directorate of Health Services, organized a one-day workshop for premarital and newly married couples of SLAF in view of providing them with better knowledge and understanding to lead a successful married life. The programme was conducted yesterday (27 April 2023) at SLAF Base Katunayaka.Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ch...

As per the guidance of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana  "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" campaign was successfully introduced to the Department of  Prison today  (27 April 2023).This was one of the major events conducted by the Sri Lanka  Air Force with the aim of introducing the “ Herali Peraliya “ concept to main Government organization...

The Awarding Ceremony of Air Crew Qualification Insignia was held today (27 April 2023) at Air Force Headquarters, where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, graced the event as the chief guest. Accordingly, Flight Engineer, Load Master, Air Surveillance Brevets and Fighter Controllers' Badges were awarded to the individuals who qualified for the respective t...

The delegation of the Nigerian National Defence College - Abuja from the Nigerian Army, Navy and the Air Force paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (25 April 2023). The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Osichinaka Chedu UBADIKE. The senior members of the delegation made a courtesy call to the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Ud...

The Change of Command in Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (24 April 2023) where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RND Senadheera USP,Msc (Def & Strat Stu), Msc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander GDDPK Hathurusinghe USP, Msc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (D...

The Change of Command in Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay was yesterday (24 April 2023).Wing Commander RND Senadheera USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Mgt), Pg Dip(Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD(SL), psc. who was overlooking the duties of the Commanding Officer at Ground Training Wing, officially took over the duties w.e.f 24 April 2023.  The new Commanding Officer, Wing C...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a comprehensive training program at the Clippers Hair and Beauty Salon in Guwanpura yesterday (24 April 2023), under the guidance of its Chairperson, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The training program was specifically designed for the beauticians working at the Clippers Hair and Beauty Salon and was conducted by a renowned expert in the field, Mrs. Nayana ...

SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated 38 years of service to the nation on 23 April 2023. In line with the anniversary, the customary Working Parade was held today (25 April 2023). The parade, which was commanded by Wing Commander Gajaba Kumarasiri, was reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Amal Perera. The Base Commander addressed the parade, where he paid tribute to those who commande...

The Indian National Rugby Team participated in training with the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby teams and finally participated in a friendly encounter with the Sri Lankan Defence Services Rugby team yesterday (24 April 2023) at the Air Force Rugby Grounds, Ratmalana.The Indian National Team is undertaking a training tour in Sri Lanka from 19 April to 26 Apri...