The No 01 Land Based Air Defence Refresher Course for Officers of the Regiment Branch was successfully concluded yesterday (19 October 2021) at Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain DMR Dassanayake.This first course saw six (6) Regiment Officers participating in the one ...

SLAF Station Koggala proudly marked its 37th Anniversary yesterday (19 October 2021) under the Command of its 27th Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMT Rajapaksha USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA (Log Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with a traditional Working Parade and an address to All Ranks and civilians by the Commanding Officer where he stre...

A 20 - member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters this morning (19th October 2021).The delegation was led by Major General Hari B Pillai and comprised of Officers who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation, Major General Hari B Pillai called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathir...

On the directives given by Ministry of Defence, the SLAF has been assigned to place the Finial on the Sandahiru Seya at Anuradhapura by undertaking an underslung operation in a Bell 412 helicopter.With this target in mind, underslung operation rehearsals commenced yesterday (16 October 21) at the Sandahiru Seya Site in Anuradhapura.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana P...

No 05 Heliborne Operation Course for sister services concluded at the at Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) Morawewa yesterday (16 October 2021) with participants from the SL Army Special Forces, the Commando Regiment, SL Navy Special Boat Squadron, Marine Corps, SL Army Airmobile Brigade, SL Police Special Task Force and SLAF Regiment Special Forces personnel.The one month ...

The No 06 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay marked its 12th anniversary on 15 October 2021 whilst giving prominence to societal activities. The No 06 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational Squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently the Squadron was relocated int...

The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC who is now in Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this morning (16 October 2021) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo.The Army Chief was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal MDJ Wasage and w...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Sergeant Perera PR (Retired). The House Warming Ceremony was held yesterda (15 October 2021) under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana at Narambedda, Hirivadunna.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was carried out by SLAF Station ...

The SLAF Combat Training School at Diyatalawa proudly marked its 69th anniversary today (15 October 2021), under the auspices of the its 36th Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando. The anniversary celebrations unfolded with a traditional Working Parade and an address to all ranks where the Commanding Officer stressed the importance and historical value of the School to the Air F...

The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PDSS Gunawardana RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the command of the No 7 Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Group Captain SR Jayaratne WV, WWV, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi today (15th October 2021). The traditional “Handing over Taking over” pa...

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units (HHOT) to government hospitals in Ampara, Badulla, Kalutara and Polgasowita. This meritorious task was carried out on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in order to be used in the treatment of patients effected by COVID-19. In line with this a HHOT Unit was handed ...

The 15th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” Project was successfully concluded on 11 October 2021 by SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs, Charmini Pathirana. During this project, a set of essential medical equipment was handed over to the Base Hospital at Minuwangoda including Non-Rebreather Masks, Ventu...

The Change of Command of the Junior Command and Staff College (JC&SC) at SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (08 October 2021). The incoming Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PLLCS Alwis RSP and Bar, USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, psc took over command of the College from the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MCM Fernando MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat S...

14th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” Project was successfully completed by SLAF Station Iranamadu on 07 October 2021 at the office of the Regional Director Health Services Kilinochchi under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs, Charmini Pathirana. During this project, essential medical equipment were donated to the District General Hospital Kilinochchi, including...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana handed over three (03) Wheel Chairs to deserving family members of service personnel today (07 October 2021) at Air Force Headquarters in Colombo.The assistance was provided to mothers of Flight Sergeant Kumara KS, Flight Sergeant Samarasekara SOAL and Sergeant Samantha KG. The event was attended by the Air Secretary,...

The Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Forest Conservation Department and the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya instigated the fifth wave of seed bombing at Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyamblanduwa Divisional Secretariate yesterday and the day before (0...

Defence Attachés at the Embassy of France to Sri Lanka, Captain Yves Le Corhe and Colonel Norbert Gaine together with Major Cedric Fournier the Assistant Defence Attaché called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters this afternoon (06 October 2021). Air Marshal Pathirana and the delegation held a cordial discussion on matters o...

Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the State of Israel based in New Delhi, Colonel Assaf Mahler called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters this morning (06 October 2021).Air Marshal Pathirana and Colonel Mahler held a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest. The Commander and the visiting Attaché also made an exchang...

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over two (02) Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units today (06 October 2021) to health authorities at Air Force Headquarters. The handing over was done by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. These two units will be used at the National Hospital in Kandy and at the Tellippalai Base Hospital in Jaffna. Dr. Prasad Gunasinghe, Medi...

A new Beat Group named “Eagles II” has been established by the Directorate of Performing Arts and their debut musical endeavor was conducted at the Astra Cinema Hall in Katunayake on 04 October 2021 with the participation of the Southern Air Commander and the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Director Performing Arts, Group Captain Anuruddha Wi...

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association yet again made a generous donation to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters this evening (05 October 2021). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced the ceremony where the SLAF received two (2) Fire Vehicles and an Ambulance.The SLAF received these generous donations through the tireless ...