The badge awarding ceremony of the No. 46 Basic Airborne Course was held at the Drop Zone of SLAF Station Ampara yesterday (05 November 2021). The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Andrew Wijesuriya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana, the Commanding Officer of Parachute T...

The 12th Anniversary of Air Force Museum was celebrated today (05 November 2021) under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Group Captain SWCP Bodhiseela. In view of the Anniversary, the Air Force Museum conducted a Sramadaana Campaign at Mallikarama Temple and a cleanup program of the Museum Lake. Further, a cricket tournament was held at the Base Sports Grounds with the participation of...

On the instruction of the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana contacted the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari by telephone in order to arrange the immediate air freight of the second consignment of Nano Nitrogen Fertilizer from India to Sri Lanka. As a mate...

The 14th anniversary of Station Palavi was celebrated yesterday (01 November 2021) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain CJ Godakanda. In view of the anniversary, SLAF Station Palavi conducted a Blood Donation Campaign at the MI Room of the Station and also conducted a tree planting program within the Station premises on 28 October 2021. Further, a Cricket Tour...

The SLAF Rugby 7’s Team who clinched the Warrior Trophy Rugby 7s Title on 31 October 2021 was felicitated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters this morning (02 November 2021).  The Commander participated for a group photograph with the victorious team and also presented the Head Coach of SLAF Rugby, Mr. Sh...

The Club Rugby 7’s tournament got under way on Saturday (30 October 2021) where 10 teams commenced their battle for the “Warrior Trophy”. This much anticipated tournament saw the return of rugby 7s to the Sri Lankan Rugby circuit after a laps of almost two years due to the strict restrictions which were put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SLAF fielded two teams in the fo...

SLAF accomplished another underslung operation of placing another portion of the Finial at the pinnacle of the Sandahiru Seya at Anuradhapura Today (29 October 2021) auspiciously with the use of a Bell 412 helicopter. This meritorious mission was successfully completed under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. Yesterday’s mission is the sec...

In Commemoration of Remembrance Day 2021, the President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Major General Upul Perera (Retd) pinned on the poppy flower on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters this morning (28 October 2021). The income earned by selling Poppy Flowers will be used for the welfare of retired and disabled war ...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Base Katunayake conducted a special donation program, under the guidance of the Chairperson, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, at the Ward No.03 of Mental Hospital, in Mulleriyawa today (25 October 2021).The President of Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF Base Katunayake, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa visited the ward to present the donated items which were a Wheel Chair and a Blender to...

According to the directives conveyed by Ministry of Defence, the SLAF successfully accomplished the underslung operation of placing the Finial at the pinnacle of Sandahiru Seya at Anuradhapura yesterday (24 October 2021) auspiciously with the use of a Bell 412 helicopter. This meritorious mission was successfully completed under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal...

The Flag Officer Commander - In – Chief, Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (25 October 2021). The Vice Admiral is in Sri Lanka on an official visit along with the training ships of the 1st Training Squadron of the Indian Navy.The Vice Admiral and the Commander had a ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held it’s Annual Religious Ceremony and an Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth yesterday evening and today (24 October 2021) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to commemorate those of the Sri Lanka Air Force who made the supreme sacrifice. This event was organized by the Directorate of Welfare for the...

The 40th World Military Judo Championship is scheduled to be held in Paris, France this month. Ten (10) Judoka’s from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sergeant Nuwan Attanayake who is an international Judo Referee is scheduled to leave the island on 27 October 2021. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conveyed his best wishes to the participants and wished them ...

The “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor” National Policy Framework put forward by the President affirms that, in order to produce a healthy and productive citizenry, the government must ensure the right of the people to access a non-toxic and balanced diet.  To achieve this objective the government has taken measures to ensure that only organic fertilizer would be used in the agr...

Rugby 7’s action is scheduled to commence this October after a lapse of almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dialog Axiata PLC in partnership with a rugby steering committee, comprising of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force and Police will kick-off the Sri Lanka Clubs “Warrior Trophy Rugby 7s” on the 30th and 31st October 2021 from 11am onwards at Police Park in Colombo....

A mandatory requirement existed to conduct an Aircraft Crash Emergency Response Drill in order to check and increase the preparedness and efficiency of elements involving in such incidents. Therefore, on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana an exercise was conducted by SLAF Station Colombo yesterday (21 October 2021) at the Frazer Grounds ...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No 03 Quick Reaction Team Course for five (05) foreign trainees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Maldives from 29 September 2021 to 19 October 2021.Quick Reaction Team Course for foreigners has been designed to achieve professionalism with respect to Combat Tactics, Field Crafts, Land Navigations, Immediate A...

The No 01 Land Based Air Defence Refresher Course for Officers of the Regiment Branch was successfully concluded yesterday (19 October 2021) at Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain DMR Dassanayake.This first course saw six (6) Regiment Officers participating in the one ...

SLAF Station Koggala proudly marked its 37th Anniversary yesterday (19 October 2021) under the Command of its 27th Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMT Rajapaksha USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA (Log Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The anniversary day proceedings commenced with a traditional Working Parade and an address to All Ranks and civilians by the Commanding Officer where he stre...

A 20 - member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters this morning (19th October 2021).The delegation was led by Major General Hari B Pillai and comprised of Officers who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation, Major General Hari B Pillai called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathir...

On the directives given by Ministry of Defence, the SLAF has been assigned to place the Finial on the Sandahiru Seya at Anuradhapura by undertaking an underslung operation in a Bell 412 helicopter.With this target in mind, underslung operation rehearsals commenced yesterday (16 October 21) at the Sandahiru Seya Site in Anuradhapura.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana P...