The traditional handing over/taking over parade took place on 14 February 2022 where the outgoing Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal  RAUP Rajapaksha 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 handed over the command to Air Commodore LH Sumanaweera RWP, RSP and Bar, USP, MSc (Strat Stu), MDS, fawc, ndc (Ind), psc...

The handing over/ taking over of Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake took place on 14 February 2022 where outgoing Commanding Officer Air Commodore SR Udakumbura MA, BA, (Def Stud), Pg Dip (Socio), MISMM, MIM, (SL), AMIPM, AMITD (SL) Logistics handed over the Command to Group Captain B S De S Weerawardena USP, BSc (Def Stu).The new Commanding Of...

Being aligned to national policy framework ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’ by His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapakse,  the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana directed to initiate a paddy harvesting project using newly acquired combine harvester machine to the SLAF. This generous activity was shouldered by SLAF Station Morawewa under the supervision of t...

The SLAF Women Weightlifters secured the Runners Up position at the Sri Lanka Novices Weightlifting Championship - 2022 which was held from 11th to 13th February 2022 at the Poddiwala National College, Galle.The performances of Leading Aircraftwoman De Silva YNS under the 87 kg weight category, Leading Aircraftwoman Gankanda GDIM under the 49 kg weight category, Leading Aircraftwoman Jay...

The Inauguration Ceremony of the 5th Annual Academic Sessions 2022 of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) held yesterday (10 February 2022) at the Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall, Attidiya. The principal advisor to the President, Mr. Lalith Weerathunga graced the event as the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour was Professor Saroj Jayasinghe, MBBS, MD (Co...

The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General Umar Farooq Burki (Retd) called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (11 February 2022).Commander expressed his best wishes to the Pakistan envoy, for successful performance of his entrusted duties of the new appointment. After a discussion on matters of mutual in...

The 26th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” Project, installation of drinking water supply system for the community of Nochchikulama, Anuradhapura was successfully concluded and handed over to the public, today (09 February 2022) by Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The SLAF Se...

The 25th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project successfully concluded at “Vavuniya Nedunkulama Government Sinhala Mixed School” today (09 February 2022) by Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Vavuniya Nedunkulama Government Sinhala Mixed School facilitates for 71 underprivileged ...

The Sri Lanka Autosport Divers Association (SLADA) flagged off the “Ice Breaker 2022” at the Gajaba track at Saliya Pura today (06 February 2022). 10 motor car events along with 10 motorbike events were lined up for the Championship.SLAF rider Coporal Jayampathi Dissanayaka clinches 2nd runners up in the Standard Modified upto 175 cc to 250 cc Motor Bike event. Secretary SLAF Motor R...

The Commanding Officer, officers and staff of the No 6 Helicopter Squadron carried out a Shramadana Campaign at Shanthi Government Elders Home, Saliyapura and donated cleaning items and sanitary items for 300 elders as a community service project.This event was organized in line with the celebration of 74th Independence Day under the guidance of the Commanding Officer No 6 Helicopter Squ...

No. 7 SLAF Aviation Contingent in United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) celebrated the 74th Anniversary of the Independence on 04th February 2022. The celebrations commenced with working parade and followed by all ranks breakfast. Celebration concluded with an Inter house Cricket tournament. Sector Commander (Sector Eas...

Today (04th February 2022), marks the 74th anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held at the iconic Independence Square under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  This year, the Guardians of the Skies under the able l...

‘Industry - 2022', the National Industrial Exhibition, organized by the  Ministry of Industries in parallel to the 74th National Independence Day celebrations was launched at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on 03 February 2022 with participation of Honourable Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksha as the Chief Guest. The  exhibition expected to showcase the...

No 03 Air Defence RADAR Squadron at SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 15th anniversary on 01 February 2022No 03 Air Defence RADAR Squadron consists with Indian made INDRA MK II, 2D mobile RADAR which was inducted to the National Air Defence system on 31st January 2007. The Squadron was officially inaugurated on 1st February 2007 at SLAF Base China Bay and again  it was shifted t...

The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade of SLAF Station Batticaloa held yesterday (01 February 2022) where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain  G P N C Piyasena RWP, RSP, USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MIM (SL), psc handed over the command to Group Captain W M D G C P K Warnasooriya  USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (IR), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt),psc.The new ...

The Handing Over/ Taking Over parade of Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay, held on 31 January 2022 where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMDGCPK Warnasooriya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (IR), BA (Def Stu) Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc  handed over the command to Group Captain HMC Herath RSP.Group Captain WMDGCPK Warnasooriya will subsequently take over the du...

The No 02 Supply and Maintenance Depot, Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 25th Anniversary today (1st February 2022). The day’s proceedings began with a working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the Depot, Wing Commander PAP Priyadarshana at No 02 Supply and Maintenance Depot premises. To mark the occasion all members of the formation carried out...

The No 5 Fighter Squadron “Black Drongos” celebrated its 31st anniversary today (01 February 2022). The day’s proceedings began with a Working Parade held at the squadron premises which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Roshan Perera. Addressing the parade, the Commanding Officer recalled the tremendous service rendered to the motherland by this squadron and th...

In appreciation of the courage and perseverance of Corporal Abeysundara R who could imprint his name in the Asian record book bringing fame and glory to Sri Lanka, a special project was initiated by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit under the instruction and directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, to renovate his house to a fully constructed house. The pr...

Air Vice Marshal Ravindra  Liyanagamage WWV, RWP, USP, MSc (Stat Stu), MSc (Def Stu), fawc (Pakistan), fndu (China), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (30 January 2022) after completing 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director Logistics of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Liyanagamage made an...

After a nail-biting thriller, the gentlemen in Blue clinched the victory over Longdon Place lads 19 - 11 during the Sri Lanka Rugby XVs Inter-club ‘A’ Division Rugby tournament held yesterday (29 January 2022) at the CR & FC grounds.SLAF came into the game as the favorites of the season, even after a loss against Kandy SC during their first game of the season and determined to po...