On the directives given by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of the Special Airborne Force Wing, Squadron Leader Bhanuka Bandara, the SLAF Special Airborne Force commenced VIP Protection Training for Personnel Security Officers (PSOs), Close Protection Duty personnel and SABF personnel on 25 August 2020 at Regim...

The certificate awarding ceremony of No.11 English Medium and No.82 Sinhala Medium Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Courses was held at Astra Hall, SLAF Academy China Bay yesterday (28 August 2020). Air Commodore RHKP Ranasinghe, the Deputy Director Aeronautical Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The ceremony marked the completion of the ...

A large scale illegal liquor production operation which was observed by aerial reconnaissance operations conducted by the SLAF and ground reconnaissance of SL Police STF SWAT Teams, was destroyed yesterday (28 August 2020) as a combined mission. This illegal operation was located within the Muthurajawela Forest Reserve.The Presidential Task Force to build a Secure Nation, Disciplined, Vi...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Sigiriya yesterday (27 August 2020) for the year 2020. The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SD Kalubowila and accorded a Ceremonial Guard of Honour.  The Inspection commenced with the Station Headquarters and during the course of the inspecti...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda yesterday (27 August 2020).Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the static Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain NHDN Dias. Certificates of Commendation were awarded to following se...

67 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located in Iranamadu were released  yesterday (26 August 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri LankaThe...

With the spread of the Dengue Virus which is still on the rise, the majority of cases are being reported from the Western Province. Accordingly, a request was made by the Governor of the Western Province, Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force Roshan Goonetileke to the Sri Lanka Air Force to carry out drone operations in order to locate possible dengue mosquito breeding areas.As a result, th...

On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, intensified reconnaissance missions are being carried out at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to monitor illegal drug trafficking operations and illegal migration through sea routes due to the increased COVID-19 pandemic situation in South East Asia. Accordingly, SLAF conducts a considerable a...

Colonel Sajjad Ali, Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka made a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (24 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters. The outgoing Defence Advisor thanked the Commander for the support extended to him during his tenure before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit. ...

63 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located in Mullaitivu were released in this morning (24 August 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.T...

A house constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Warrant Officer MWDS De Silva (Physical Training Instructor). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Kiribathgoda on 22 August 2020.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was...

The Seva Vanitha unit of the SLAF Trade Training School at Ekala organized a visit to ward No 3 of the National Institute of Mental Health, Mulleriyawa on 20 august 2020 under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPA Mahawattage.During the visit, numerous essential commodities including sanitary items were handed over to the staff in order to be utilized for the needs of...

An awareness program on Environmental Conservation through foresting was conducted at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPA Mahawattage on 20 August 2020.This program was conducted by the Gampaha District Forest Officer, Mrs Devani Jayathilaka who is a veteran in Environmental studies. The program was conducted with an aim of im...

The SLAF Sports Medicine Unit, under the patronage of Commanding Officer, Sri Lanka Air Force Hospital Katunayaka, Air Commodore NDB Abeysekara held an awareness programme titled “Back to Play with Clean Sport, Balanced Nutrition, Physical Fitness and a Strong Mind” for managers, coaches and players of SLAF sports pools.The program was held on 19 August 2020 at the Astra Hall premise...

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association yet again made a generous donation to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at SLAF Base Katunayake today (22 August 2020). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The SLAF received two (2) Sky Ladder Fire Vehicles, a Fire Engine and three (3) Ambulances at this event.The SLAF received ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Intelligence Operatives together with troops from the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force conducted raids on 8 identified Cannabis Cultivation Sites within the Udawalawe Forest Reserve yesterday (20 August 2020).On the instructions of the Head of the Presidential Task Force to build a Secure Nation, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society, Major General (Retd) Ka...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake being the oldest and largest Air Base of the Sri Lanka Air Force is once again at the center of a historical turning point. A newly built building for the Headquarters of the Southern Air Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Base Headquarters of SLAF Base Katunayake was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias o...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2019 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall at Katunayake on 20 August 2020 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence. Based on c...

With the clear intentions of the Government to eradicate the use and spread of “Dangerous Drugs” in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Air Force rendered valuable assistance in apprehending a suspect together with 50Kg’s of Kerala Cannabis.The raid was conducted by members of the Police Special Branch at Kilinochchi together with intelligence operatives from the Air Force during the late eve...

Captain Vikas Sood (Indian Navy), the newly appointed Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (19 August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Adviser and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias awarded two (2) Flight Engineer Brevets, six (6) Load Master Brevets, eight (8) Cabin Steward Badges and a Certificate of Commendation this morning (19 August 2020) at the AFHQ Auditorium.Recipients of the Flight Engineer BrevetsFlight Lieutenant              &...