The Sandahiru Seya which is located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura was constructed in commemoration of all the valiant war heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of our beloved motherland, Sri Lanka. This monumental stupa was vested to the Maha Sanga yesterday (18 November 2021) by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Force, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa a...

The 35th World Military Wrestling Championship is scheduled to be held in Tehran, Iran. This year four (04) wrestlers qualified to represent our nation. These players and officials are scheduled to leave the island today (18 November 2021). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conveyed his best wishes to the participants and wished them all success during the ...

The newly built building for the Headquarters of the Northern Air Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force at SLAF Base Anuradhapura was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (17 November 2021).This event marks the progression of the Air Command Concept of the SLAF with the new building which will provide vital infrastructure for administrative...

The 44th World Military Parachute Championship is scheduled to be held in Qatar this year. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conveyed his best wishes to the parachutists who have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at this year’s championship. Four (04) SLAF parachutists have been selected this year and they are due to depart for Qatar today (17 November...

The Commanding Officer, Officers and staff of the Aircraft Spares Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake donated Dry and Fresh Rations, Sanitary Items and Stationary items for 44 Differently Abled personnel at the “Anandapura Orphanage” as a Community Service Project. This event was organized in line with the  celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Depot under the leadership of Comma...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a blood donation campaign yesterday (16 November 2021) at SLAF Base Ratmalana in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services. The campaign was conducted under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana together with the assistance of Base Commander of the SLAF Base Ratmalana, Group Captain Asela ...

SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 37th anniversary yesterday (16 November 2021) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Mohan Balasuriya.A traditional Working Parade was held at the Station Parade Square which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. The celebration commenced with an Elle tournament to develop unity among all Ranks and civilian staff of t...

The newly established Holiday Home ‘Harbour View Cottage’ at SLAF Academy China Bay was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (16 November 2021).The Commander was received upon his arrival at the SLAF Academy by the Commandant, Air Commodore Bandu Edirisinghe and accorded a Ceremonial Street Lining in accordance with SLAF traditions. ...

The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 12 November 2021. This was done by the Chinese delegation led by the Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, when they called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters. The Defence Attaché presente...

The delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters on 12 November 2021. The delegation was made up by Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, Outgoing Deputy Defence Attaché, Colonel Chang Qianjin and the newly appointed Deputy Defence Attaché, ...

The badge awarding ceremony of the No. 08 Basic Military Rigger Course was held at the Drop Zone of SLAF Station Ampara today (16 November 2021). The Director Training of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal HSS Thuyakontha graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana Chief Instructor of Parachute Training School, Squadron L...

The SLAF Combat Training School at Diyatalawa conducted a blood donation campaign on 14 November 2021 at the School Hospital in collaboration with the blood bank of the Base Hospital at Diyatalawa and the Seva Vanitha Unit of School under the supervision of its President, Mrs Shanika Fernando.The campaign was conducted with the aim of providing aid to National Blood Transfusion Service t...

The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché at the Embassy of Ukraine in India, Colonel Volodymyr Bakay called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (15 November 2021).The Commander and the visiting Attaché had a brief discussion about matters of mutual interest before exchanging official plaques to mark the occasion....

The No.02 Jungle and Water Survival Training course for Aircrew members was held at the Regimental Training Centre of SLAF Station Ampara. This training programme has been designed to give first-hand experience for aircrew members to face any eventualities during an aircraft crash incident. Seven (07) Officers and 10 Others Rankers including an Officer from Pakistan Air Force participate...

The Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen's Association (SLESA) honoured all fallen War Heroes, including those of the World Wars during a fitting ceremony that commemorated Remembrance Day, more popularly known as “Poppy Day”, at the Vihara Maha Devi Park Cenotaph this morning (14 November 2021). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) graced the occasion as the ...

The Malaysian National Women’s Cricket Team arrived in Sri Lanka on the 05th of November 2021 to participate in Friendly Cricket Practice matches with Tri-Services prior to their departure to participate in the Women’s World Cup qualifier matches in Dubai.The SLAF Women’s Cricket Team won the friendly T-20 Cricket Practice Match which was concluded yesterday (12 November 2021) at t...

The 12th Anniversary of the SLAF Hospital at Ratmalana was commemorated on 11 November 2021 at the Hospital premises adhering to strict COVID-19 guidelines. The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade. The parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TVSS Alwis.Addressing the Parade, the Commanding Officer thanked the staff and appreciated their tireless ...

The 16th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” Project was successfully concluded yesterday (12 November 2021) by SLAF Station Katukurunda under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.As the 15th phase, the School Buildings and the Children’s Park of the Ethagama Amarasekara Vidyala were renovated and handed over to the school children. This is a primary...

The Southern Air Command at SLAF Base Kat proudly marked its 01st Anniversary yesterday (10 November 2021) under the Command of its current Air Commander, Air Vice Marshal RAUP Rajapaksa RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MA in IS&S (UK), BSc (Def Stu), MIM (SL), rcds, psc.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with Tree planting ceremony at Southern Air C...

The Kebithigollewa, Kanugahawewa Model Village Development Project which was vested by in the public by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted at Kebithigollewa was undertaken by the Sri Lanka Air Force under the direction of Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th annivers...

The 39th Anniversary of SLAF Base Anuradhapura was celebrated yesterday (09 November 2021). To commemorate the event, community service projects and religious activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain JMDRAP Jayamaha, together with all Officers, Other Ranks and the civilian staff. The celebration commenced with a Shramadana Campaign which was condu...