SLAF Regiment Training Center Ampara proudly celebrated its 35th Anniversary yesterday (25 November 2024) with pride, commemorating a legacy of dedication and service. On 21 November 2024, a donation drive for blood was conducted in conjunction with the anniversary celebration and service personnel contributed to the meritorious act. Additionally, a Sharamadana campaign was carried out i...

The SLAF extended its assistance today morning (26 November 2024) to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of GCE Advanced Level examination papers to schools in flood-affected areas near Adal Oya in Ampara District. The overflow of the Adal Oya, triggered by heavy rainfall, resulted in severe flooding, making it impossible to transport examination papers to the Waranketagoda Maha Vidyalaya,...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Motor Racing Team showcased their skills at the Rotherham Katukurunda 2024, held yesterday (24 November 2024) at the SLAF Racing Track in Katukurunda. Among the noteworthy performances, Leading Aircraftman RMLK Pattapola secured the First Runner-Up position in the Standard Motorcycle (100cc to over 150cc) event, delivering an impressive performance.The event was a...

The No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 29th anniversary yesterday (24 November 2024). Customarily, celebrations consist of a working parade held at the squadron premises reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Liyanarachchi, followed by an address to the officers and other rankers of the Squadron. The Commanding Officer, d...

The third iteration of the Eagles’ Catalina Medal Golf Tournament, organized under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, concluded successfully yesterday (24 November 2024) at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course in Koggala. This prestigious event, which has quickly established itself as a highlight in Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar, attracted many ...

The SLAF Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 46th Anniversary yesterday (23 November 2024). A series of events, including community service projects and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Air Commodore Dinesh  Jayaweera together with all officers, other ranks and the civilian staff.The day’s celebrations commenced w...

The Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen's Association (SLESA) honoured all fallen War Heroes, including those of the World Wars during a fitting ceremony that commemorated Remembrance Day, more popularly known as “Poppy Day”, at the Vihara Maha Devi Park Cenotaph today (24 November 2024). The President and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hi...

The annual all-night Pirith chanting ceremony at No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, was held on 21 November 2024. The event, organized jointly by the members of No. 7 Helicopter Squadron and No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, received the support of all sections of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.The ceremony commenced with a formal procession, during which the sacred Karaduwa (rel...

The Programme on Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Maritime Port Recovery Subject Matter Expert Exchange between Sri Lanka Air Force and Montana National Guard Concluded Successfully at SLAF Base Katunayake.  The No. 49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) Wing of the SLAF successfully conducted ...

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake,  formally assumed duties as the Defence Minister during a ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters in Akuregoda yesterday (22 November 2024).Upon his arrival, the President was welcomed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air ...

The 13th Defence Services Wrestling Championship 2024/25 was conducted at the Sri Lanka Navy Gymnasium in Welisara from 20 to 22 November 2024. The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team claimed the title of Defence Services Wrestling Champions 2024 for the fifth consecutive year, showcasing an exceptional performance with a medal haul of seven Gold, three Silver and four Bronze medals.The SLAF M...

In Commemoration of Remembrance Day 2024, the President of Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd) pinned the poppy flower on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (22 November 2024).The income earned by selling Poppy Flowers will be used for the welfare of retired and disabled wa...

In order to prepare expecting mothers for the period of pregnancy and afterward care of newborn following delivery, SLAF Hospital Kat has organized a session of antenatal teachings for expecting mothers serving in the Air Force. All most all the pregnant airwomen of SLAF Base Katunayake took part in the programme together with few other pregnant spouses of airmen.This initiative was cond...

The 19th consecutive Flight Safety Workshop for Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and the 2nd batch for the year 2024 was successfully concluded at the Air Force Museum Auditorium, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The workshop was conducted from 18 to 22 November 2024, with 34 NCOs representing all Directorates participating in this workshop. This 5-day workshop covered the main flight safety a...

The 3rd edition of Eagle’s Cup Handball Tournament was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo from 17 to 20 November 2024. The finals and awards ceremony, held today (20 November 2024), was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest. This highly anticipated event brought together a total of nine teams in the men’s division and...

SLAF Station Katukurunda marked its 40th anniversary on 16 November 2024, with the celebratory events taking place yesterday (19 November 2024). The occasion was celebrated with a series of community service projects and recreational activities, organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MP Abeywickrama, in collaboration with all officers, other rankers and civ...

The newly appointed Honorable Governor of the Western Province, Mr. Hanif Yusoof, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (20 November 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. Following the meeting, a conference was convened with a delegation of 17 members led by the Governor, alongside Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) stakeholders, to discuss collabo...

The Graduation ceremony of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC) Course No.03 was held at the National Defence College premises today (18 November 2024). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) , graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest was received by the Commandant of National Defence College, Major General Sujeewa S...

The Air Force Sports Council together with Sports and Exercise Medicine Unit at the SLAF Hospital, Base Katunayake, organized a one-day workshop titled ‘Thriving Excellence in Coaching' for coaches and assistant coaches today (18 November 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. The programme was designed to enhance the participants' understanding of effective coaching methodologies while addr...

The 133rd CEAT Sri Lanka Open Amateur Golf Championship, a prestigious event in the Sri Lankan golfing calendar, was held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) from 4th to 10th November 2024. The tournament witnessed the participation of 77 skilled golfers, including players from neighbouring countries, Pakistan and India, adding to the competitive spirit of the championship.  Among...

The United States Carrom Association hosted the 06th Carrom World Cup from 10 November 2024 to 17 November 2024 with the participation of 18 countries. The players of the SLAF Carrom Pool were able to bring notable victories to Sri Lanka as valuable members of the Sri Lanka National Carrom Team.Aircraftman Shaheed MHM and apprentice Anas Ahamed secured the Second runner-up spot in the Me...