The Sri Lanka Air Force, which is gearing up to celebrate its 72nd anniversary as the "Guardians of the Skies" conducted the "Pichcha Mal Pooja" at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya for the sixth consecutive time. The event was organized under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this evening (28 February 2023) by SLAF Station Colombo to invoke bless...

A forum of former graduates of the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii was held yesterday (27 February 2023) at the Officer’s Mess, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency, Julie Chung, graced the event as the Chief Guest. During the reconnection, the fellow alums discussed the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) goals of "Educati...

The change of command at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenances Squadron (FS&FTMS), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted today (28 February 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the School premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander MADAP Perera MSc (Def & Strat Stu), B Com (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the com...

The inauguration ceremony of the National Training on "Preparation, Conduct and Evaluation of Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Exercise" was held yesterday (27 February 2023) at the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council Auditorium, Kelaniya under the patronage of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Director General Ground Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal ...

The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this morning (27 February 2023).Admiral Muhammad Amjad was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Suresh Fernando and the Guard of Honour was conferred by the No. 43 Colour Wing of the SLAF.Official plaq...

The second episode of a motivational drive for SLAF sportsmen and women in the sports disciplines of Netball, Handball, Rowing, Kayaking, Triatholon, Beach Volleyball and Tennis was organized under the guidance of the Chairman Defence Services Sports Board and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (27 February 2023) at the Main Auditorium, SLAF Trade Training...

The 7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on 23 February 2023. It was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). The two countries agreed to boost the scope of bilateral exercises as a result of a review of the two nations' ongoing defence cooperation endeavors that took...

The 6th Annual Academic Sessions - 2023 of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine commenced today (24 February 2023) at Eagles' Lagoon View Banquet Hall in Katunayaka, under the auspices of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe. The guest of honour the Dean of Medicine and professor of Pharmacology, Griffith University, Queensland,...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized and conducted the 95th National Boxing Championship 2022 for both men and women from 20 February to 24 February 2023 at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo 7. The championship featured more than 150 contestants from 25 reputable sports clubs, including the Tri Forces and the Police, competing in various weight categories.  SLAF Women’s...

The Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu proudly celebrated its 11th anniversary today (23 February 2023). The Air Defence Gunnery Training School was initially established at SLAF Base Katunayake and later shifted to SLAF Station Iranamadu on 05 February 2012 and became an independent formation in the SLAF on 23 February 2013.The Air Defence Gunnery Trai...

The press briefing on the “ Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023” was held today (22 February 2023) at the Air Force Headquarters. This year’s race will be conducted for the 24th consecutive time in concurrence with 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Over one hundred male and over thirty female Sri Lankan ranking/other cyclists are expected to compete in this race. Guwan Ham...

The 74th National Wrestling Championship 2023 was held at Indoor Sport Stadium Torrington Colombo on 18 and 19 February 23.  The SLAF Women Wrestlers emerged as Champions for the consecutive 6th occasion winning five Gold, five Silver and three Bronze medals. The SLAF Men’s team also secured the second runner up winning three Gold, three Silver and four Bronze medals. The SLAF Wom...

Leading Aircraftman Nuwan Perera’s outstanding personal performance has added more value to the Air Force men’s rugby team’s achievement of the Plate Champions of the Nippon Paints Inter Club Rugby League 2022/23. The team scored a total of 261 points, out of which 115 points were scored individually by Nuwan Perera. His tally includes 02 tries, 24 conversions, 18 penalties, and 01...

The International Military Sports Council (CISM) Day Run, which was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force this time under the guidance of President Defence Services Sports Board and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana was flagged off this morning (18 February 2022) at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunar...

The newly constructed War Memorial at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was declared open yesterday (17 February 2023) under the auspices of the chief guest, Prime Minister, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapakse attended the ceremony on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force.The KDU Alumni Association and the KDU p...

The Defence Services Games Squash Championship was concluded yesterday (17 February 2023) at SLAF Squash Complex, Ratmalana. The final session and awards ceremony were also held at the same venue.Sri Lanka Air Force Men’s Team secured the Overall Championship by defeating Sri Lanka Navy 5-0 and Sri Lanka Army 4-1. During the presentation of special awards, Group Captain DL Hewawitharan...

Air Force Men’s Rugby Team secured the Plate Championship of the Nippon Paints Rugby League 2022/2023 against Police SC yesterday (17 February 2023) at Police Park Grounds Colombo. At the final whistle the Airmen closed the game 11 points to 05 against the hosts. The 11 points by the Airmen were divided amongst Rumesh Ramdas with one try and Nuwan Perera sealed the game with two penalt...

The action-packed 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023 concluded today (17 February 2023) with unforgettable memories for fans across the coastal city of Negombo. A total of 90 games were played over a span of five days, with a number of fans gathering at Negombo Beach on the final day to witness the thrilling sporting action. The Grand finals and the Awards Ceremon...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Wing, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Women’s Wing, Air Commodore Manoaj Kappetipola, organized a full-day special awareness programme for SLAF Lady Officers and Airwomen on "How to avoid sexual harassments" and "Breast Cancer Awareness" today (17 February 2023) at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala. More than 300 Lady Officers and Airwomen part...

Responding to a request from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Badulla, the Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) and other personnel from the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa, comprised of two officers and 39 airmen, successfully doused a large scale bushfire in the Kandepuhulpola forest area yesterday (16 February 2013).Information regarding the fire was provided by ...

The US Principal Duty Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Jedidiah P. Royal, called on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapakse, at Air Force Headquarters today (16 February 2023).The head of the delegation was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Suresh Fernando.Following the arriva...