The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No 16 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre yesterday (08 December 2022). The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasingha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The President was welcomed by the Commandant of the DSCSC, Major General BKGML Rodr...

A delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG) – United States visited the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay yesterday (06 December 2022), to discuss matters with regard to enhancing the effectiveness and overall standard of the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management courses for the betterment of military service...

The Change of Command of No. 3 Leisure & Recreation Wing SLAF Base Katunayake held yesterday (05 December 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Banquet Hall premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain NA Gallage USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), BA (Def Stu), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander  R...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No 71 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (06 December 2022) at the Junior Command and Staff College Auditorium at the SLAF Academy China Bay. The Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Air Vice Marshal AS Vithana graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The ceremony marked the end of a 14-week long course attended by a total of 30...

The Western Province Netball Association organized the Eva All Island Netball Championship, which was held on 03rd and 04th December 2022, at Riffle Green Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.SLAF Netball players clinched the Women’s ‘A’ Division title by beating the Police 29-15 in the thrilling finals at the championship. Corporal Perera LRD was recognized as the Netball Queen, while Le...

The 8th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up duties with UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic departed this morning (04 December 2022).The contingent comprised 20 Officers and 89 Airmen. The contingent is led by the Deputy Contingent Commander, Wing Commander Kanchana Liyanarachchi and consisted of various professionals required to perform duties at ...

SLAF took part in the “GEOWEEK 2022” exhibition at BMICH premises on  02 and 03 December 2022 under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana which was organized by the discipline of Geospatial Science of the University of Sabaragamuwa.SLAF displayed its air assets and potential applications related to remote sensing and Geographic Informat...

The Inter Unit Wushu Championship 2022 was held at the Indoor sports complex SLAF Base Katunayake from 30 November 2022 to 02 December 2022. The finals and awards ceremony was held at the same venue yesterday (02 December 2022) with the graceful presence of Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera as the Chief Guest.The event was conducted under 08 weight cate...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Bandara MPS (Operations Ground). The house warming ceremony was held yesterday (02 December 2022) at Kotabawa, Bibila with the participation of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.This Project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit whilst the construction was carried ...

The No. 49 Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Explosive Device (CBRNE) Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 3rd anniversary on 27 November 2022.The celebrations commenced with the traditional working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander NP Perera followed by a address to all ranks of the wing. The Commanding Officer highly appreciated the tireless effort...

The 46th  phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully completed at Medhananda Primary School, Attawilluwa on 30 November 2022 by the SLAF Station Palavi under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.The school building, classrooms, Principal’s Office and  Children’s Play Ground were renovated and handed over to the stud...

The Inter Unit Cricket Men’s and Women’s Championships 2022 concluded yesterday (01 December 2022) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Director Administration of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal RS Biyanwila, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Hingurakgoda secured the Men’s Championship whilst the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala claimed the Women’s Championship. In the Men's F...

The final session and awards ceremony of the Inter Unit Baseball Championship – 2022 was held at the Japan – Sri Lanka Friendship Baseball Ground in  Diyagama, Homagama on 30 November 2022. Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Air Vice Marshal AS Vithana graced the occasion as the chief guest.The tournament was conducted in two segments where 07 Women’s team...

The Inter Unit Chess Championship 2022 was conducted, its second iteration for two (02) days at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala commencing from 28th November 2022 after a lapse of 03 years since the tournaments were on hold due to the COVID 19 pandemic situation in the country. The awards ceremony was held at the sports arena at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director ...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Morawewa held yesterday (29 November 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground. Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GS Karunarathne USP, Pg.Dip (Def Mgt) handed over the command to Group Captain BMH Balasooriya USP, MSc, (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt),psc.   The new Com...

The Half Construction Housing project of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit – 2022 was completed yesterday (28 November 2022). Service personnel and Civil Employees were facilitated through 14 house construction projects under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana in view of uplifting...

The 6th Cadet, Junior, U21 and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2022 was held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 27th and 28th November 2022, respectively. The championship was organized by the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) and hosted by the Sri Lanka Karate-do Federation, which is under the Ministry of Sports. More than 250 contestants from six(06) South Asian Countries compe...

The Change of Command of No.43 Colour Wing SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (25 November 2022). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Base Parade Square where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander J Amarasinghe USP, MHRM, MHR, PGD in (Def. Mgt), Dip in psy, JP (All Island) handed over the command to Wing Commander KMPS Kulathunga.The outgoi...

SLAF Station Ampara celebrated its 33rd Anniversary today (25 November 2022). A series of events, including community service projects and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain Nishantha Priyadarshana together with all officers, other ranks and the civilian staff.The celebration commenced with a cricket tour...

No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 27th anniversary yesterday (24 November 2022).The day’s celebration commenced with the customary working parade at the Squadron premises which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain WR de Zoysa, followed by an address to the officers and other ranks and distribution of appreciation letters to the ou...

The 12th Defence Services Wrestling Championship 2022 was held at SL Army Gymnasium Panagoda on 22, 23 and 24 November 2022.  The SLAF Women’s Wrestling team secured Defence Services Games’ Women’s Wrestling Championship for the 4th consecutive time, bagging 03 Gold, 05 Silver and 03 Bronze medals. The SLAF Men’s team also emerged as joint champions with the SL Navy by winni...