Today marks the 73rd anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held at the iconic Independence Square under the patronage of the President of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa.This year, the Guardians of the Skies under the able leadership of the Commander of...

Air Vice Marshal WMKSP Weerasinghe USP, MMS, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MA (Fin & Econ), BA (Def Stu), PG Dip (IR), MISMM, MIM (SL), hdmc, psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (03 February 2021) after completing more than 32 years of dedicated service to the nation.Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marsha...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana attended for the inaugural session of the Aero-India 2021 (Virtual) held today (03 February 2021) at the Taj Sumudra Hotel in Colombo.The Aero-India 2021 is a biennial Air Show cum Defence Exhibition organized by the Indian Ministry of Defence in order to create an international platform for world aerospace and defence lead...

SLAF Fire Fighters at SLAF Base Katunayake were deployed early today in order control a sudden fire which came from a production factory located within the Katunayake BOI Zone. A fire vehicle together with fire fighters from SLAF Base Katunayake were deployed for the operation and the fire was brought under control within the shortest possible time. Disaster Assistance and Response Team ...

The No 05 Fighter Squadron known as the “Black Drongos” celebrated its 30th Anniversary of Glory today (01 February 2021). The day’s proceedings began with a Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the Squadron, Wing Commander KGRI Perera.Speaking to the Squadron members, the Commanding Officer recalled the services rendered to the nation by this illustrious ...

The SLAF Motor Racing Team was able to secure the second Runners Up position from both Standard and Standard Forces Motor Cycle Events for over 100cc up to 125 cc at the Livguard-Toyo Tires Challenge Trophy today (30 January 2020). The event was held at the Mirigama Road Race Track. The Chairman of  SLAF Motor Racing, Air Vice Marshal MD Rathnayake and the Secretary, Group Captain K...

The Outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain WR De Zoysa WWV, RSP and two bars, BSc (Def Stu) handed over duties to Group Captain WPAH Perera RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (SSS-USA), BSc (Def Stu), ctf-ndu, psc. The Ceremonial Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station Parade Square today (29 January 2021).The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer took ...

The Defence Attaché for the Republic of Maldives in Sri Lanka, Colonel Ismail Naseer called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters this morning (29 January 2021).After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, official plaques were exchanged between the visiting Defence Attaché and the Commander to mark the occasion....

Major General Nishantha Herath, the newly appointed Commandant of the Defence Services and Staff College called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (29 January 2021) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Commandant and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging mementos to mark the visit....

In line with the island-wide vaccination of the Indian government-gifted Oxford Astra Zeneca, the SLAF commenced its vaccination program this morning (29 January 2021) at the Air Force Hospital in Colombo by administering the first few doses to front line health workers.The initial vaccination program was held under the patronage of the Director of Health Services of the SLAF, Air Vice M...

As a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kanugahawewa Village in Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura on 30 December 2020, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana undertook the renovations project of the village in line with the 70th Anniversary of the SLAF. The Chief Incumbent of the Kanugah...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana handed over four (04) Wheel Chairs yesterday (27 January 2021) at the Seva Vanitha Unit AFHQ Colombo.The assistance was provide for the Mother-in-law of Warrant Officer WSR De Alwis, Mother of Flight Sergeant Bandara SALR, Mother-in-law of Sergeant Herath HMSP and Mother of Corporal Duminda KG. Further, a special dona...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2021 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday 23 January 2021 in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. On the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) Kama...

Air Commodore L C Dissanayake RWP and Bar, RSP and Bar, MSc (MOA), MSc (Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc, psc took over duties as the Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura and the Acting Northern Air Commander today (21 January 2021).Air Commodore Dissanayake previously held the appointment of Base Commander, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The Change of Command Parade was held ...

The Ambassador of Turkey to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Rakibe Demet Sekercioglu called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (20 January 2020) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Ambassador and the Commander held a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest. In conclusion the Commander presented the Ambassador with a memento to mark the occasio...

The change of command of SLAF Base Ratmalana was held today (20 January 2021). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Base Parade Square where the outgoing Base Commander, Air Commodore LC Dissanayake RWP and Bar, RSP and Three Bars, MSc (MOA), MSc (Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), BSc (Def Stu), fawc, psc handed over command to Air Commodore NHDN Dias WWV and...

The outgoing Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Air Commodore N H D N Dias WWV and Bar, RSP and Bar, USP, MDS, Pg Dip (IR), psc, qhi handed over duties to Group Captain S D Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA), BSc (Def Stu), psc, qfi at the traditional Change of Command Parade today (19 January 2021).Air Commodore Dias took over command of SLAF Base Hingurakgod...

The Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its anniversary upon completion of 5 years of service yesterday (18 January 2021). The customary Working Parade was organized to celebrate the anniversary of the Wing and it was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the Wing, Group Captain Indika Wickramasinghe. The Aircraft Overhaul Wing has to date overhauled m...

SLAF Station Sigiriya conducted a Blood Donation Campaign yesterday (18 January 2021) at the Station premises following a request made by Venerable Beralapanathara Medhankara Thero of Kapuwatta Sri Anandarama Temple. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the Blood Bank of the District General Hospital, Matale with the intention of enhancing the blood demand during the prevaili...

No 33 Land Based Air Defence (LBAD) Wing at SLAF Base Anuradhapura celebrated its 10th Anniversary today (17 January 2021) under the guideline of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RAYD Ranathunga.In line with the anniversary, arrangements were made to donate dry rations packs to eight (08) helpless families in the Anuradhapura area. Further construction and donation of an Ablution R...

The Handing-Over Ceremony of Air Defence equipment and INDRA Mk-II Radar Spares Equipment was conducted today (16 January 2021) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The event was held under the auspices of the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gopal Baglay. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana participated to accept the equipment on behalf of the Sri...