The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 12 November 2021. This was done by the Chinese delegation led by the Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, when they called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters. The Defence Attaché presente...

The delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters on 12 November 2021. The delegation was made up by Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, Outgoing Deputy Defence Attaché, Colonel Chang Qianjin and the newly appointed Deputy Defence Attaché, ...

The badge awarding ceremony of the No. 08 Basic Military Rigger Course was held at the Drop Zone of SLAF Station Ampara today (16 November 2021). The Director Training of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal HSS Thuyakontha graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana Chief Instructor of Parachute Training School, Squadron L...

The SLAF Combat Training School at Diyatalawa conducted a blood donation campaign on 14 November 2021 at the School Hospital in collaboration with the blood bank of the Base Hospital at Diyatalawa and the Seva Vanitha Unit of School under the supervision of its President, Mrs Shanika Fernando.The campaign was conducted with the aim of providing aid to National Blood Transfusion Service t...

The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché at the Embassy of Ukraine in India, Colonel Volodymyr Bakay called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (15 November 2021).The Commander and the visiting Attaché had a brief discussion about matters of mutual interest before exchanging official plaques to mark the occasion....

The No.02 Jungle and Water Survival Training course for Aircrew members was held at the Regimental Training Centre of SLAF Station Ampara. This training programme has been designed to give first-hand experience for aircrew members to face any eventualities during an aircraft crash incident. Seven (07) Officers and 10 Others Rankers including an Officer from Pakistan Air Force participate...

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 this morning (14 November 2021). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) graced the occasion as the ...

The Malaysian National Women’s Cricket Team arrived in Sri Lanka on the 05th of November 2021 to participate in Friendly Cricket Practice matches with Tri-Services prior to their departure to participate in the Women’s World Cup qualifier matches in Dubai.The SLAF Women’s Cricket Team won the friendly T-20 Cricket Practice Match which was concluded yesterday (12 November 2021) at t...

The 12th Anniversary of the SLAF Hospital at Ratmalana was commemorated on 11 November 2021 at the Hospital premises adhering to strict COVID-19 guidelines. The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade. The parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TVSS Alwis.Addressing the Parade, the Commanding Officer thanked the staff and appreciated their tireless ...

The 16th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” Project was successfully concluded yesterday (12 November 2021) by SLAF Station Katukurunda under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.As the 15th phase, the School Buildings and the Children’s Park of the Ethagama Amarasekara Vidyala were renovated and handed over to the school children. This is a primary...

The Southern Air Command at SLAF Base Kat proudly marked its 01st Anniversary yesterday (10 November 2021) under the Command of its current Air Commander, Air Vice Marshal RAUP Rajapaksa 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.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with Tree planting ceremony at Southern Air C...

The Kebithigollewa, Kanugahawewa Model Village Development Project which was vested by in the public by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted at Kebithigollewa was undertaken by the Sri Lanka Air Force under the direction of Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th annivers...

The 39th Anniversary of SLAF Base Anuradhapura was celebrated yesterday (09 November 2021). To commemorate the event, community service projects and religious activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain JMDRAP Jayamaha, together with all Officers, Other Ranks and the civilian staff. The celebration commenced with a Shramadana Campaign which was condu...

The Fall Out Parade of the No 7 Contingent of the Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held today (09 November 2021) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana took the salute of the parade which was commanded by Wing Commander Sampath Liyanarachchi, the Contingent Comma...

Sri Lanka Air Force Men and Women Teams clearly dominated the National Taekwondo Championship 2021 which was held at the Indoor Stadium of the National Youth Service Council Maharagama from the 04th to the 07th of November 2021.Sri Lanka Air Force Taekwondo Team won 09 Gold, 02 Silver and 03 Bronze medals out of 16 events at the Championship which concluded yesterday (07 November 2021). ...

The SLAF Regiment Training School at Vanni proudly marked its 09th Anniversary yesterday (05 November 2021) under the Command of its current Commanding Officer, Group Captain GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, USP, Justice of Peace.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with a volleyball tournament to develop unity among all Ranks and civilian staff of the School. Subsequently, an all-ran...

The Kebithigollewa, Kanugahawewa Model Village Development Project which was vested in the public by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program which was undertaken by the SLAF under the direction of Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th anniversary of the SLAF. The mega development pr...

The badge awarding ceremony of the No. 46 Basic Airborne Course was held at the Drop Zone of SLAF Station Ampara yesterday (05 November 2021). The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Andrew Wijesuriya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana, the Commanding Officer of Parachute T...

The 12th Anniversary of Air Force Museum was celebrated today (05 November 2021) under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Group Captain SWCP Bodhiseela. In view of the Anniversary, the Air Force Museum conducted a Sramadaana Campaign at Mallikarama Temple and a cleanup program of the Museum Lake. Further, a cricket tournament was held at the Base Sports Grounds with the participation of...

On the instruction of the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana contacted the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari by telephone in order to arrange the immediate air freight of the second consignment of Nano Nitrogen Fertilizer from India to Sri Lanka. As a mate...

The 14th anniversary of Station Palavi was celebrated yesterday (01 November 2021) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain CJ Godakanda. In view of the anniversary, SLAF Station Palavi conducted a Blood Donation Campaign at the MI Room of the Station and also conducted a tree planting program within the Station premises on 28 October 2021. Further, a Cricket Tour...