" Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023" was held for the 24th consecutive time, coinciding with the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Men’s race was held on the 02nd, 03rd and 04th of March 2023 in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from abroad participated in this race, covering a total distance of 395.4km. Chandana Dayanandana of the Sri Lanka Army ...

A special training programme on ‘Human Rights Mobile Training Team (MTT) and Maritime Law Institutional Capacity Building (ICB)’ was conducted recently at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay with the coordination of the US Embassy of Sri Lanka and the Directorate of Training at Air Force Headquarters. The resource personnel from the Defence Institute of International Legal Stud...

The final and third stage concluded, which is the three-day strive of the Men’s race, at the historic city Anuradhapura today (04 March 2023).  Today’s journey from Polonnaruwa to Anuradhapura covered a distance of 132 km. Pasindu Thisera from the Sri Lanka Army secured the 1st in the third leg, and Prabash Madushanka from the Sri Lanka Navy and Nipun Sonal from the Sri Lanka Po...

The First leg of the 24th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended at Kandy yesterday (02 March 2023) having covered a distance of 116.7km. Sri Lanka Army Cyclist, Chandana Dayanandana won the 1st leg of the race while Awishka Madonza again from Sri Lanka Army and Suranga Ranaweera of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council finished as second and third places respectively.The second day of th...

It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the Commissioning and Wings Parade this morning (03 March 2023) of the No. 65 Officer Cadets’ Intake and No. 17 Lady Officer Cadets’ Intake, the No. 35 and No.37 Kotelawala Defence University Intakes comprising of a total of 40 Male Officers and Lady Officers.On the invitation of the Commander of the A...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023, the 24th edition of the race, was flagged off this morning (02 March 2023) in front of Air Force Headquarters by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. This year’s race, which commenced today, is conducted in line with the 72nd anniversary.The Men's race that commenced this morning, in which over one hundred and fifty ma...

The Sri Lanka Air Force officially celebrated the 72nd Anniversary today (02 March 2023) with all SLAF establishments. The proceedings commenced with the Official Parade which was held at Air Force Headquarters under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.The Commander addressed everyone present at AFHQ as well as all members of the SLAF through ...

Sri Lanka Air Force hosted the traditional cocktail in celebrating the distinguished and honoured service rendered to the nation with a proud legacy for 72 years that was laced with the sweat, blood and tears of the sons and daughters of the land who selflessly placed the country before self. The celebration took place at Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall at Aththidiya yeste...

The Sri Lanka Air Force, which is gearing up to celebrate its 72nd anniversary as the "Guardians of the Skies" conducted the "Pichcha Mal Pooja" at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya for the sixth consecutive time. The event was organized under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this evening (28 February 2023) by SLAF Station Colombo to invoke bless...

A forum of former graduates of the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii was held yesterday (27 February 2023) at the Officer’s Mess, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency, Julie Chung, graced the event as the Chief Guest. During the reconnection, the fellow alums discussed the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) goals of "Educati...

The change of command at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenances Squadron (FS&FTMS), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted today (28 February 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the School premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander MADAP Perera MSc (Def & Strat Stu), B Com (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the com...

The inauguration ceremony of the National Training on "Preparation, Conduct and Evaluation of Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Exercise" was held yesterday (27 February 2023) at the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council Auditorium, Kelaniya under the patronage of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Director General Ground Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal ...

The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this morning (27 February 2023).Admiral Muhammad Amjad was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Suresh Fernando and the Guard of Honour was conferred by the No. 43 Colour Wing of the SLAF.Official plaq...

The second episode of a motivational drive for SLAF sportsmen and women in the sports disciplines of Netball, Handball, Rowing, Kayaking, Triatholon, Beach Volleyball and Tennis was organized under the guidance of the Chairman Defence Services Sports Board and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (27 February 2023) at the Main Auditorium, SLAF Trade Training...

The 7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on 23 February 2023. It was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). The two countries agreed to boost the scope of bilateral exercises as a result of a review of the two nations' ongoing defence cooperation endeavors that took...

The 6th Annual Academic Sessions - 2023 of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine commenced today (24 February 2023) at Eagles' Lagoon View Banquet Hall in Katunayaka, under the auspices of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe. The guest of honour the Dean of Medicine and professor of Pharmacology, Griffith University, Queensland,...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized and conducted the 95th National Boxing Championship 2022 for both men and women from 20 February to 24 February 2023 at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo 7. The championship featured more than 150 contestants from 25 reputable sports clubs, including the Tri Forces and the Police, competing in various weight categories.  SLAF Women’s...

The Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu proudly celebrated its 11th anniversary today (23 February 2023). The Air Defence Gunnery Training School was initially established at SLAF Base Katunayake and later shifted to SLAF Station Iranamadu on 05 February 2012 and became an independent formation in the SLAF on 23 February 2013.The Air Defence Gunnery Trai...

The press briefing on the “ Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023” was held today (22 February 2023) at the Air Force Headquarters. This year’s race will be conducted for the 24th consecutive time in concurrence with 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Over one hundred male and over thirty female Sri Lankan ranking/other cyclists are expected to compete in this race. Guwan Ham...

The 74th National Wrestling Championship 2023 was held at Indoor Sport Stadium Torrington Colombo on 18 and 19 February 23.  The SLAF Women Wrestlers emerged as Champions for the consecutive 6th occasion winning five Gold, five Silver and three Bronze medals. The SLAF Men’s team also secured the second runner up winning three Gold, three Silver and four Bronze medals. The SLAF Wom...

Leading Aircraftman Nuwan Perera’s outstanding personal performance has added more value to the Air Force men’s rugby team’s achievement of the Plate Champions of the Nippon Paints Inter Club Rugby League 2022/23. The team scored a total of 261 points, out of which 115 points were scored individually by Nuwan Perera. His tally includes 02 tries, 24 conversions, 18 penalties, and 01...