On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, SLAF Station Pidurutalagala(the highest point of Sri Lanka) conducted an all-night Pirith Chanting programme for the first time in the history, on 01 January 2022 followed by Almsgiving Ceremony on the morning of 2 January 2022. This was conducted to invoke blessings to the President of Democratic Soci...

Under the guidance of Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal Dilshan Wasage and Director Civil Administration, Indika Amarasinghe dry rations and sanitary items were donated to Courage Compassion Commitment (CCC) House at Apeksha Hospital Maharagama on 1st of January 2022. This event was organized with the contribution of all Civilian staff of the Sri...

The change of command of SLAF Station Weerawila took place yesterday (31 December 2021) where the traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DRW Jayawardena USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, BA (Def Stu), psc handed over the Command to Group Captain ADM Koralage USP. The Outgoing Commanding Officer...

Under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Chamini Pathirana, SLAF Base Katunayake Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a donation programme of distributing dry rations for Sri Lanka Blind Women’s Welfare Society at Seeduwa on 17 December 2021.  This programme was successfully completed under the supervision of Southern Air Commander and Base Commander of SLAF Base Katun...

According to the instructions given by Ministry of Defence and under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Sri Lanka Air Force has taken over the restoration of Nilagiri Maha Seya which is located in Lahugala. Nilagiriya Stupa is Located 108 Km away from SLAF Ampara and 22 Km away from the SLAF Detachment Panama. This is located in the thick jungles...

In an effort to bring about excellence in financial reporting by preparing and presenting financial statements in compliance with Sri Lanka Public Sector Accounting Standards, Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL) together with Ministry of Finance organized the Public Sector Best Annual Report and Accounts Awards Competition on 29 December 2021. This year’s co...

The Indian Delegation consisted of 2 Officers who arrived for 10th Air Staff Talks which was headed by Air Vice Marshal RK Obheroi called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (29 December 2021). The visiting IAF delegation discussed matters of mutual interest with the Commander.Thereafter, an exchange of mementos was conducted between the Commander an...

A delegation from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Sri Lanka Air Force met at Air Force Headquarters for the 10th Indian Air Force – Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Staff talks today (28 December 2021).   The Indian Delegation consisted of 2 Officers and was headed by Air Vice Marshal RK Obheroi. SLAF team consisted of 19 Officers and was headed by Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa...

CH & FC secured the win during friendly Rugby encounter with the SLAF kicked off its 1st and 2nd legs on 13th and 22nd of August respectively in this year. The Ceremony of officially handing over of the Commander’s Cup Trophy was held today (28 December 2021) at Air Force Headquarters under the patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Development Co-ordination and...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Flight Sergeant Sanjeewa GGL. The House Warming Ceremony was held yesterday (27 December 2021) at Pahalawela, Matale with the participation of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while the construction was carried out by SLAF Station...

Twenty-Six (26) newly enlisted Student Officers of the 76th Intake of Direct Entry Officers were administered their oaths today(27 February 2021) at Air Force Headquarters in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. This was done prior to departing for their basic combat training at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa. ...

The SLAF Women’s Team won the 20th National Archery Championship 2021 which was held at the Isuradewapriya Ground, Pitakotte. The SLAF Archery Team secured their victory by defeating other participants showing the highest degree of team spirit, dedication and skills. This marks the highest achievement by SLAF Archers in a National Archery Championship. Following are the achievements of...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Christmas Carols 2021 was held last night (20 December 2021) to spread the joy of the season with “Christmas in the Arctic”. On the invitation of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this starry event was held under the patronage of the First Lady of Sri Lan...

The 69th National Lifesaving Championship – 2020/2021 was organized by the Sir Lanka Lifesaving Association on 18 December 2021 at the Lifesaving Headquarters in Mount Lavinia. The Air Force Lifesaving Teams were able to sail smoothly through events against other opponents in the tournament. The SLAF Women Team was able to win the 69th National Lifesaving Championship. Further, the SLA...

In order to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Sri Lanka Air Force and the University of Moratuwa, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, officially handed over a Mig-27 aircraft today (20 December 2021), to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa, Senior Professor Niranjan Gunawardana, to promote the Aeronautical Engineering Degree p...

The Badges and Certificates Awarding Ceremony of the No. 04 EOD Instructor, No. 41 Officers, No. 04 Foreign Officers, No. 57 Airmen and No. 32 Navy Personnel EOD Basic Courses was held yesterday (17 December 2021) at the Parade Square of SLAF Station Palavi. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal Dilshan Wasage USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, Pg Dip (IR) graced this ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conducted the Commander’s Inspection of Air Force Headquarters and SLAF Station Colombo today (16 December 2021). Due to restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic the inspection which would usually be carried out over two days was restricted to just a day this year.The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer SLAF Sta...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Base Katunayake under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana conducted a donation programme of distributing 175 extra nourishment packs for maternal patients at the De Soyza Maternity Hospital Colombo yesterday (14 December 2021). The programme was successfully completed under the supervision of Southern A...

Two (02) SLAF weightlifters have secured two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 09th and 11th December 2021. Leading Aircraftman Manoj Wijesinghe competed in the men’s 67kg weight category and successfully lifted 141kg in Clean and Jerk, 113kg in Snatch, with a total of 254kg secured a bronze medal. Meanwhile, SLAF female...

The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No 15 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre yesterday (10 December 2021). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retired) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Secretary was welcomed by the Commandant of the DSCSC, Major General IHMNN Herath and memb...

The 32nd General Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held at the BMICH yesterday (11 December 2021). The President of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the convocation as the Chief Guest. One PhD Graduand, 227 Master’s Graduands and Postgraduate Diplom...