The Inter-Unit Tug of War Championship 2023 was held 23 and 24 March 2023, at SLAF Base Katunayake. The awarding ceremony took place at the Hospital Sports Ground in Katunayake today (24 March 2023) with the gracious presence of Director General Welfare, Air Commodore OANS Fernando, as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was clinched by SLAF Station Colombo, while the Women’s Cham...

The Change of Command at General  Engineering  Wing (GEW) SLAF Base Katunayake, was held today (24 March 2023). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises. The Commanding Officer, Group Captain MPPC Perera MSc (Mgt) handed over the Command to Group Captain MS Kumarage USP, BSc, (Def Stu).The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain MS Kumar...

Amidst the vibrant festivities of the holy month of Ramadan, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit spread the spirit of generosity and concern amongst the Muslim service personnel and civilian employees. In a truly heartwarming gesture, the unit organized a special seasonal offering under the patronage of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, and with the genero...

The Japan-Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of the Toji family, handed over a Nissan Ambulance and a consignment of reading spectacles to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (23 March 2023) in a ceremonial procession at Air Force Headquarters. The delegation officially handed over the vehicle to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, d...

A delegation from the Royal Air Force, led by the Commandant of the Central Flying School, Group Captain TM Jordan, conducted a three-day visit to Sri Lanka Air Force from 21 March to 23 March 2023. As part of this visit, knowledge sharing programmes were held at the flying formations in SLAF Base Ratmalana and SLAF Base Katunayake, with the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Mars...

SLAF Station Colombo proudly celebrated its 63rd anniversary today (21 March 2023) the celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore PSN Fernando. The 63 years of excellence by SLAF Station Colombo was celebrated with a blood donation campaign executed in cooperation with the Blood Bank–Colombo ...

A delegation of the Higher Air Command Course, India visited Air Force Headquarters yesterday  (20 March 2023).On the study tour to Sri Lanka, a delegation of 19 officers was headed by Directing Staff, Group Captain Syed Muzaffar Yunus.A few members of the delegation, including the head of the delegation, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Suda...

The 12th Defence Services Motor Racing Championship 2023 was held on 17 March 2023 at the SL Navy Motor Cross Track - Welisara. The finals and award ceremony were held at the same venue. The Director General of Ground Operation, Air Vice Marshal Waruna Gunawardhana, graced the occasion as the chief guest.The championship consisted of five events and eighteen riders from Tri Forces partic...

The Air Force Men’s Hockey Team emerged victorious with a triumph over the SL Police Hockey Team during the finals in the All Island Inter Club Men's 9-A Side Hockey Tournament – 2023 yesterday (19 March 2023) at Edward Park Hockey Ground, Matale.Ten hockey clubs strived in the tournament and the Air Force Hockey Team earned the spot by defeating the Old DS Senanayakan’s Hockey SC ...

The 52nd phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project was successfully concluded at the Gunananda Primary School in Vavuniya today (18 March 2023). The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Approximately 95 students are receiving their education at this school and a building that had not been repaired for years has been renova...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted the "Kapruk Pooja" to invoke blessings to the SLAF in line with the 72nd Anniversary. The solemn event held yesterday (17 March 2023) at sacred Ruwanweliseya under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The event was hosted b...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the traditional Flags Blessing today (17 March 2023) at the sacred Anuradhapura "Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi" in line with the 72nd Anniversary celebrations. The event was held under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, with the participation of all Air Commanders, Base Commanders, Academy Commandant and Station Comma...

The 16th consecutive Flight Safety Workshop for Non-Commissioned Officers and also the 1st batch for the year 2023 was successfully concluded at the Air Force Museum Auditorium. The workshop took place from the 13 to the 17 of March 2023, and 44 NCOs from all directorates attended. This 5-day workshop covered the main flight safety areas such as Safety Management Systems, Aviation Physio...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, commenced Commander's Inspections for the year 2023 today (16 March 2023), with the inspection of SLAF Station Palaly.The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MADMC Manathunga and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.The inspection commenced at the Station Headquarters. Thereafter, during th...

A house constructed under the patronage of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Fernando KPPS. The house warming ceremony held today (16 March 2023) at Kadawala Road, Ambanpola with the participation of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana as the chief guest.The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit funded this noble project, while the construction work was ...

The Defence Services Games Taekwondo Championship 2023 was held at the Indoor Gymnasium of the SL Army Camp Panagoda from 14 to 16 March 2023. Major General Channa Warnasooriya graced the event as the Chief Guest. SLAF Women’s Taekwondo Team claimed the Championship whilst the Men’s Team secured the runners-up. SLAF team bagged eight Gold,  six Silver and eight  Bronze meda...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2022 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake today (15 March 2023) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence thr...

No. 6 Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, celebrated its 30th anniversary today (15 March 2023). The squadron was formed on 15 March 1993, at SLAF Base Katunayake, with the arrival of Mil Mi-17 helicopters. The squadron then moved to SLAF Base Vavuniya on 29 April 1993 and later moved to Anuradhapura due to high operational requirements.The No. 6 Helicopter Squadron, home to the...

The Change of Command at the No. 01 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake, was held today (13 March 2023). The Traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over parade was conducted at the Wing premises. The Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain MPPC Perera MSc (Mgt) handed over the command to Group Captain RMKTK Gunasekara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt)...

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School at SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its anniversary upon completion of 11 years of service yesterday (12 March 2023). The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School was initially established as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Wing at SLAF Station Sigiriya on 24th April 1987, later changed its name to what it is today and shifted to ...

The No. 01 Information Technology Wing (No. 01 ITW) at SLAF Base Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday (10 March 2023). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander API Sampath Kumara.The decade of excellent service by No. 01 ITW was celebrated with a series of community service projects. A...