The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in the capacity of President Air Force Sports Council (AFSC) graced a special felicitation ceremony which was held this morning (31 October 2022) at Air Force Headquarters. SLAF Sportsmen in the disciplines of Baseball, Hockey and Rugby were felicitated during the ceremony. The personnel from these sports have performed out...

The Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya and Central Environment Authority instigated the seventh wave of seed bombing at Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyamblanduwa Divisional Secretariat yesterday (29 October 2022). The Co...

 A motivational drive for SLAF Handball Team Players was organized under the guidance of the Chairman Defence Services Sports Board and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (29 October 2022) at Air Force Headquarters. The particular full-day programme was conducted by Mr. Suranjith Swaris, Country Director of Inextricable Group Tech together with a grou...

Accomplishing a long-standing requirement, the Sri Lanka Air Force enlisted a Judge Advocate today (28 October 2022) with the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the approval of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe. Deputy Solicitor General Mr. Sudarshana De Silva was appointed as the Judge...

The Assistant Secretary at the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Mr.Chad Hodgens and senior members of the Australian Border Force of Australian High Commission call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (27 October 2022).After a discussion on matters of enhancing the possibilities of improving maritime security in Indian...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 44th anniversary and also the silver jubilee for being elevated as a ‘Air Force Base’ today (27 October 2022) with a series of Corporate Social Responsibility projects, recreational and religious activities under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain PN Gunthilake together with all Officers, other ranks and the civil staff. The day's proc...

HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac the two (02) Royal Australian Naval Vessels arrived to Sri Lankan seas on 25th October 2022 to engage with Indo – Pacific Endeavour-2022 (IPE-22). The Australian Defence Force spearheaded this maritime and air effort to increase Australia's interaction and partnerships with regional security forces.Under the leadership of the Commander Joint Task Force for ...

The Commander Joint Task Force for Indo – Pacific Endeavor 2022, Commodore Mal Wise and the crew call on to Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (25 October 2022). After the discussion on matters of enhancing the possibilities of improving maritime security in Indian Ocean Region by conducting maritime surveillance and rescue whil...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held its Annual Religious Ceremony and an Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth yesterday evening and today (23 October 2022) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to commemorate those of the Sri Lanka Air Force who made the supreme sacrifice. This event was organized by the Directorate of Welfare for the 12...

Under the Guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the supervision of Director Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) LR Jayaweera, the annual Medical and Oral Health Care Programme for the Maha Sanga and the Staff of Sri Dalada Maligawa was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (21 October 2022) at the Temple of the Sacred To...

The Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship - 2022 was held at the Gymnasium SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (21 October 2022). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director Civil Engineering, Air Vice Marshal HWMU Wijesinghe as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was clinched by SLAF Station Colombo whilst the Women’s Championship was secure...

The 12th Defense Services Games, where the three armed services engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced today (19 October 2022) at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda with the gracious presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).During the ceremonial processions of the Opening Ceremony, the ‘Welcome Speech’ was delivere...

SLAF Station Koggala celebrated its 38th anniversary today (19 October 2022). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Thilina Rajapaksha. During the remarks, the Commanding Officer paid his sincere gratitude to all the past Commanding Officers and other members who had contributed to the development of the s...

The Inter Unit Elle Championship 2022 was held at Hospital Ground SLAF Base Katunayake from 12 October 2022 to 18 October 2022. The Awarding Ceremony took place at Sports Arena SLAF Base Katunayake with the graceful presence of Director Logistics, Air Commodore RN Thilakesinghe as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was claimed by the SLAF Base Katunayake whilst the Wome...

SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa celebrated its 70th anniversary on 15th October 2022 with series of Community Service projects, recreational and religious activities under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore SPVK Senadheera together with all officers, other ranks and the civil staff.The day's proceedings ensued with the customary working parade at the f...

The No 06 RADAR Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 13th Anniversary today (15 October 2022). The Squadron was formed as an integral element of National Air Defence System which was commissioned as a fully operational Squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Later on the Squadron was relocated to SLAF Academy China Bay on 05 May 2012 in order to meet...

The Annual Road Race-2022 flagged off yesterday morning (15 October 2022) and over 200 participants inclusive of Officers, Airmen and Airwomen from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy and all Bases/Stations took part in this event which concluded at the Rifle Green Grounds in Colombo.Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officiated as the Chief Gu...

The College of Military Engineering & Technology, Sri Lanka, a cohesive collaboration of the engineering arms of Tri- Forces, endeavours to formulate, regulate and articulate professional standards of engineering practices within the Tri Forces, in par with the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka and internationally accepted codes of conduct and standards. The Inauguration C...

The 47th National Games - Marathon and Race Walking events were successfully concluded on 8 and 9 October 2022 respectively at Gampaha district. There were 40 national level competitors in the Men's marathon and 19 Women competed in the walking race accordingly.During the National Marathon event, Leading Aircraftman Rathnapala TW secured the first place and won the Gold Medal...

The inaugural Conference of Sports Medicine was held yesterday (11 October 2022) at the auditorium SLAF Station Ekala. The conference was chaired by the Director Health Service Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Lalith Jayaweera and was attended by Director Sports, Secretary Air Force Sports Council, Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ekala, Commanding Officer SLAF Base Hospital Katunayake, Of...

Donation of School uniforms for 73 students at Alagapuri Primary School, Iranamadu was carried out yesterday (11 October 2022) as a Community Service Project under the guidance of Commanding Officer SLAF Station Iranamdu , Group Captain Rukman Dassanayake. The Managing Director Farms Lanka Pvt .Ltd, Mr. Clarence Mendis extended his generous contribution for this donation progra...