SLAF Station Palaly celebrated its 44th anniversary today (01 January 2025) with a series of significant events. Ahead of the main celebration, a free Medical and Dental Campaign was held on 28th December 2024 at the Government Tamil Mixed School, Palaly. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Thellipalai, aimed to support community welfare in the a...

Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit (EP&AU) SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 14th Anniversary today (01 January 2025) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis.The Unit was established on 01st January 2011 as an independent formation under the command of Wing Commander KR Eramudugolla. Since then, 15 Commanding Officers have commanded the unit u...

On the first working day of 2025, the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters held its first day working parade, marking the commencement of the New Year. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne took the salute at the parade, which was attended by members of the Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura.  Following the parade, the Commander of the Air...

The Sri Lanka Air Force took a significant step forward by introducing newly designed Branch Badges for all Officers, symbolizing their respective professional affiliations. The official ceremony for the pinning of the new badges was held today morning (01 January 2025) at the Air Force Headquarters.The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa who f...

The Change of Command at Equipment Provisioning & Accounting Unit SLAF Base Katunayake, was held yesterday (30 December 2024). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the Unit parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RML Randeniya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MBA (Log Mgt), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over th...

The 82nd National Wrestling Championship 2024 was held at the Indoor Sports Hall in Bandaragama on 29 and 30 December 2024. The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team emerged as the National Wrestling Champions for the seventh consecutive year, securing a total of four Gold, five Silver and five Bronze medals. The SLAF Men’s Wrestling Team finished as Second Runners-Up, winning four Gold, one S...

The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (30 December 2024), marking his official retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to the nation.Upon his arrival, General Silva was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepur...

The fundraising raffle draw for the ‘Suraksha’ Air Force Care Home Project at Goluwapokuna was successfully held today (30 December 2024) at Air Force Headquarters. The event, organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, supported the establishment of a specialized care facility dedicated to ensuring that retired Air Force personnel receive the support and comfort they rightfully deserve in...

Air Vice Marshal Rohana Jayalal Pathirage VSV, USP, M Eng, MoSS (Ban), BSc (Eng), C Eng, MIE (SL), ndc, concluded 43 years of dedicated service to the nation upon his retirement from the Sri Lanka Air Force today (30 December 2024). Having initially retired in 2016, he resumed duties on Mobilized Service from 12 October 2016, culminating his illustrious career as the Director of the Proj...

The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, accompanied by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially declared open the newly constructed Pre-School and Day Care Centre at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (30 December 2024).The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the Chairperson, following the completi...

The Commander of the Air Force has appointed Squadron Leader GV Joseph as the first Commanding Officer of the newly established Performing Arts Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake and the letter of appointment was handed over by the Director Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayaratna Amarasinghe, at the SLAF Headquarters Sri Jayewardenepura yesterday (28 December 2024).Inaugurated in 1970, twelve...

The Change of Command at No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot (S&MD) SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held yesterday (27 December 2024). The traditional handing-over taking-over parade was conducted at the Depot parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain MMA Mendis usp handed over the Command to Group Captain NMPN Nawarathna. The outgoing Commanding Officer is set t...

Regiment Special Force (RSF) is the prime element of the Sri Lanka Air Force to conduct future Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in any type of terrain with the hand-to-hand coordination of SLAF Helicopter fleets and Sister Services. RSF Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted many Heli-borne Operation related training exercises to train foreign and tri-services Elite...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Morawewa was held yesterday (24 December 2024) with a  Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade at the Station Parade Square.  The acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WMPC Wijekoon USP handed over the command to Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Security & Strategic Studies), Pg Dip (Defence Management), Pg Dip (International Relations...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palavi was held yesterday (23 December 2024). The handing over/taking over procedure was conducted at the station headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), Justice of Peace, psc handed over the command to Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, US...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake was held yesterday (23 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade took place at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, USP, Justice of Peace handed over the command to Group Captain NP Perera RWP. The outgoing Comm...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) successfully hosted the 94th Clifford Cup Boxing Championship from 18 to 22 December 2024 at the Kandy City Center. This annual event brought together the Sri Lanka's finest pugilists in a captivating display of strength, skill and determination. The Awards Ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. S...

Eagles’ Skydive Drop Zone Koggala, operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force, offers an exhilarating tandem jump experience against the stunning backdrop of Koggala’s coastline. Launched to promote adventure tourism, this initiative combines military precision with exceptional service, ensuring safety and excitement for all participants, with highly trained instructors and breathtaking vie...

The Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake  conducted a series of Air Sea Rescue training exercises as part of the No. 7 Air Sea Rescue Advanced Course and the No. 6 Air Sea Rescue Refresher Course. These exercises, which took place on 16 December 2024 at Lanka Hospital Cooperation PLC, Narahenpita and on 18 December 2024 at Browns Beach, Negombo, d...

Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc assumed duties as the inaugural Commanding Officer of the SLAF Disaster Management Training School, Digana, yesterday (20 December 2024). This marks the conversion of SLAF Detachment Digana into a Disaster Management Training School under the leadership of a Commanding Officer.The ...

The 13th Defence Services Taekwondo Championship 2024/2025 concluded successfully at the Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake, from 17 to 20 December 2024. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickramaratne, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Taekwondo Team emerged as the Women’s Champions, securing an impressive haul of fi...