Today marks the 75th anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence day celebrations were held under the theme of "Namo Namo Matha – Let’s Leap towards the Century" at the Galle Face Green today (04 February 2023). Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the Guardians of th...

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka, Staff Brigadier General (Dr.) Mohammad Essa H Alhrbi paid his courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (03 February 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exch...

The No. 03 Air Defence RADAR Squadron at SLAF Station Weerawila gloriously celebrated its 16th anniversary on 01 February 2023. The celebration commenced with the customary working parade followed by a friendly cricket tournament. In line with the celebration, a series of Community Service Projects were conducted including a Blood Donation Campaign under the patronage of District General...

A house constructed under the patronage of the SLAF Seva Vantha Unit was handed over to Leading Aircraftsman Thilakasiri PGL. The house warming ceremony held today (02 February 2023) at Kakunawaththa, Elamulla with the participation of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.The project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, while the construction was carried o...

No. 02 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda proudly celebrated its 26th anniversary yesterday (01 February 2023) under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Wing Commander MMA Mendis.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with a Community Service Project of donating dry ration packs to needy families in close proximity in the Hingurakgoda area, followed by a volleyball...

President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe conferred medals on 77 personnel of the armed services yesterday (01 February 2023) at the President’s House in Kandy. The "Vishishta Seva Vibushanaya "(VSV) was awarded to a selected group of most senior officers from the tri-services and seven officer...

The No. 5 Fighter Squadron, known as the "Black Drongos" celebrated its 32nd Anniversary today (01 February 2023). The day's proceedings began with a working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the Squadron, Wing Commander SMMMM Senanayake. The Commanding Officer addressed the squadron members, recalling the illustrious squadron's services to the nation, as well as th...

Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremeratne was appointed as the Director General Air Operations in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (01 February 2023). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremeratne at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appoi...

A 30 bed hospital detachment constructed by the Directorate of Civil Engineering under the patronage of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana was declared open yesterday (31 January 2023) by the Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Lalith Jayaweera.This marks a new chapter in Health Services of the SLAF as this signifies the establishment of pati...

SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary yesterday (26 January 2023) together with all officers, other ranks and the civil staff under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore SC Wijayanayake.The day’s proceedings ensued with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMA K...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in the capacity of President Air Force Sports Council graced a special felicitation ceremony which was held today (25 January 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. SLAF Sportsmen and women in the disciplines of Water Polo, Taekwondo, Rowing, Weightlifting, Handball and Wrestling were felicitated during the ceremony. The personne...

The Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka , His Excellency Poj Harnpol called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (24 January 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. The Secretary at the Royal Thai Embas...

The Change of Command at the Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit, SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted yesterday (23 January 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the unit parade square where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain B S De S Weerawardena USP, BSc (Def Stu) handed over the command to Group Captain RML Randeniya USP, BA (Def Stu) ...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Spares Depot, SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (23 January 2023). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Depot premises where the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander JADS Niranga handed over the command to Group Captain BS De S Weerawardena USP,BSc (Def Stu).The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer took o...

The Air Force Men’s Rugby Team took a bonus-point victory against a strong Army Team at the Nippon Paints Rugby League 2022/2023 held at the Army Rugby Grounds Panagoda. At the final whistle, the Airmen closed the game with 27 points to 19 against the hosts.The 27 points by the Airmen were divided among Shamika Kaushan with two tries, Dharshana Dabare with one try, Parakarama Rathnayak...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2023 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday (21 January 2023) in the spectacular settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced this year’s tournament as the Chief Guest and he was accompanied by Mrs....

Air Vice Marshal Arosha Surendra Vithana USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, BSc (IT), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (21 January 2023) after 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Electronics and Information Technology Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Air Vice Marshal Vithana made an official ...

Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Ranasinghe USP, MHR, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Mil Stu), MSc (NSWS – Pak), ndc, psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (21 January 2023) after 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Aeronautical Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Ranasinghe made an of...

In line with the 10th anniversary of the Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, under the direction of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC and E-Wis Company launched and successfully completed a community service project for under-developed schools in the Trincomalee area.This programme aimed to ai...

The 50th phase of the ‘Guwan Mithudam’ project was successfully concluded at the Siripura Village at Pavatkodichenai yesterday (19 January 2023). The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. This project was undertaken to facilitate needy families in the Siripura Village who are having difficulty finding drinking water. Du...

The Change of Command of the No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was conducted yesterday (19 January 2023).The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Depot Parade Square where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain RML Randeniya  USP, BA (Def Stu) psc handed over the command to Wing Commander MMA Mendis USP.The outgoing Comm...