A Medical Outreach Program was conducted by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, together with the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine on 20 February 2021 at the Kanugahawewa Village of Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura. In addition to SLAF Medical Personnel the event saw participation of a large contingent from...

A colourful dinner night was hosted to the differently able war veteran inmates at the 'Mihindu Seth Medura', Attidiya by Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) on the eve of 20 February 2021. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana along with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana participated for this event.The ‘Mihindu Set...

The Handing Over Ceremony of two Drone Cameras was conducted yesterday (18 February 2021) at SLAF Station Colombo. The event was held under the auspices of the Western Province Governor, Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana participated to accept the drones on behalf of the Sri Lanka Air Force. In addition, Chief Se...

The Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala, Air Commodore Muditha Mahawattage declared open the newly constructed Main Guard Room and renovated Airmens’ and Airwomens’ Social Club today (18 February 2021).The requirement of these new facilities had been long felt need for the Trade Training School and had been completed under the directives of Comma...

The press briefing of the "70th Air Force Anniversary", the 22nd consecutive “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2021” and the amateur “Air Force Commander’s Cup League Inter Club 7A Division Rugby Tournament 2021” was held at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo today (17th February 2021).A highlight at the event was the unveiling of the official logo for the 70th anniversary by the ...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to the family of Corporal Niroshan HWY (Deceased). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana at Elpitiya today (17 February 2021).This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was carried out by Civil Engine...

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency M. Ashraf Haidari called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (17 February 2020) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Ambassador and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging official plaques to mark the visit. The Ambassador also made a not...

The second workshop of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) theoretical and practical session was conducted for the trainees of the No. 99 Gunner TE -1 Course at the SLAF Regimental Training Center Ampara, yesterday (16 February 2021) and was conducted by the disaster management training staff of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu.The Commanding Officer of the...

The 31 General Convocation-2020 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, the highest academic seat for defence studies, ceremonially concluded at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on yesterday (16 February 2021).The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajap...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants and Ground Stewards Basic Courses was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya yesterday (16 February 2021). The Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya, Group Captain Sanath Kalubowila graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chief Instructor, Language Training Sri Lank...

SLAF Station Mirigama launched a Community Service Project with a team of Civil Engineering personnel from Civil Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Katunayaka where they were deployed to renovate the Intensive Care Unit and Patients’ Waiting Area at the District General Hospital Gampaha prior to the celebration of the 70 year legacy of the SLAF. On the instructions of the Commander of the Air...

The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain A Hettiarachchi USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt) handed over duties to Wing Commander SKHC Sooriyaarachchi USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), BSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc. The ceremonial Handing over / Taking over Parade took place at the No 2 Information Technology Wing at SLAF TTS Ekala on 11 February 2021.The outgoing Acting Commanding Offic...

The financial drive for the restoration of the “Deegawapiya Stupa”, formal launching ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Sambodhi Viharaya, Colombo 07 today (12 February 2021). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana presented a symbolic cheque of Rs. 5 Million to His Excellency the President, in view o...

A special awards ceremony was held today (11th February 2021) at AFHQ where four Officers and two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers received their Flight Engineer Brevets on completion of their respective training. The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana and Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Andrew Wijes...

The third edition of “Colombo Naval Exercise - 2021” (CONEX-21), hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, concluded on a successful note, off western seas on 10 February 2021. The final day exercises of CONEX – 21 held in seas off Colombo for the third consecutive day was reviewed by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne. A contingent of MI-17, Bell 412 and Bell 212 hel...

“Guwan Mithudam” a novel concept based on charity services, fledged by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana in view of strengthening and facilitating the needy people around the country linked up with all Sri Lanka Air Force establishments was initiated on 09 February 2021 at Anuradhapura and Vavuniya. Several Community Service Projects have bee...

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 ...