The No 61 Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 11th anniversary today (06 May 2024) with a series of commemorative events. The celebrations commenced with a customary Working Parade held at the 61 Flight hangar premises, reviewed by the Flight Commander, Wing Commander AR Pathirage. Officers, airmen/airwomen, and civilian personnel of the flight participated in the parade, which ...

A delegation of the National Defence University of Pakistan visited Air Force Headquarters today (06 May 2024).On the study tour to Sri Lanka, a delegation of 16 officers was headed by Air Commodore Faisal Fazal Muhammad Khan.A few members of the delegation, including the head of the delegation, called on the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne, and symbolic mementos w...

The Maldives Carrom Federation hosted the 6th Asian Carrom Championship from 26 April 2024 to 02 May 2024. The SLAF concluded the tournament with notable victories.A member of the SLAF Carrom team, apprentice Shaheed Hilmy, clinched the runner-up spot in the Swiss League of Men's single event and was ranked No. 6 in Asian Carrom. Further, SLAF secured the Second runner-up spot in the Wom...

The Aeronautical Research and Development (AR&D) Wing at SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 3rd anniversary yesterday (30 April 2024). Being the pioneers of aeronautical research in the Sri Lanka Air Force, the AR&D Wing has rendered its service to the SLAF through aeronautical and avionics related Research & Development projects. As an institute that encourages ...

On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, commemorated under the theme "Wings of Friendship," an ambitious project has been launched. This initiative aims to revitalize and upgrade the infrastructure of 73 carefully selected schools located across the Northern and Eastern Provinces. In line with this endeavour, SLAF Station Mullaitivu has made essential contribu...

The High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (R) Faheem UI Aziz, III (M) called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (30 April 2024).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasi...

The Prize Awarding Ceremony of the SLAF "Guwan Siththara" All Island Art Competition 2023 took place at the General Conference Hall at the Air Force Headquarters today (30 April 2024). The event was held under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, marking the significant celebration in line with the 73rd anniversary of the SLAF. The ceremony was gra...

The Sri Lanka Air Force celebrated its 73rd anniversary under the theme "Wings of Friendship" by launching a project to refurbish and enhance infrastructure in 73 selected schools across the Northern and Eastern Provinces. As a part of this initiative, SLAF Regiment Training School Vanni contributed to renovating ten (10) deserved schools in the region. The handover ceremony of the refur...

The SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the annual "Aluth Sahal Mangalyaya" to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises yesterday (29 April 2024) by using harvested paddy in the 'Maha' season. The event is part of the traditional ceremony at this station after the successful completion of all paddy cultivation activities. The programme was conducted under the supervision of the Commanding Off...

The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (29 April 2024).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

No. 02 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing, SLAF Base Vavuniya, celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday (28 April 2024). In line with the 10th anniversary, a community service project at the Irattaperiyakulam Tank area was conducted by the service personnel of the wing to collect trash, including plastics, polyethylene, glass bottles, etc., that had been accumulated over a pe...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit in liaison with the Command Agro Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka organized a workshop to inculcate knowledge regarding agriculture and dairy based self-employing opportunities for service personnel and their spouses. This event was held yesterday (26  April 2024) at the ASTRA hall of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka with the g...

The inauguration of No.01 Basic Fighter Controllers’ Course (BFCC) was held on 25 April 2024 at SLAF Base Katunayake by taking a significant step towards enhancing the capabilities of National Air Defence System (NADS) in Sri Lanka. Director Air Defence of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal SDGM Silva graced the occasion as the Chief Guest whilst the Director Air Traffic Service...

In celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the theme "Wings of Friendship," the SLAF has initiated a project to refurbish and enhance the infrastructure of 73 selected schools across the Northern and Eastern Provinces. As part of this initiative, SLAF Station Iranamadu has contributed to the renovation of twelve underprivileged schools in the region. The Cere...

A delegation representing the People’s Liberation Army Air Force Working Group in China, led by Assistant Chief of Staff, Senior Colonel Wang Xiadong, paid a courtesy visit to Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (26 April 2024).During the meeting, both parties engaged in constructive discussions on various matters of mutual interest....

The ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day, held today (25 April 2024) at the Commonwealth War Graves, Liveramentu Cemetery in Colombo. The occasion was honoured by the presence of Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Commander of the Air Force, who attended at the invitation of the Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Paul Stephens and the New Zealand Charge de Affairs, Mr. A...

Air Vice Marshal Thushara Indunil Fernando was appointed as the Director General Training in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 18 April 2024. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director General ...

The induction ceremony for the International Honour Roll (IHR) was held at the Air University - Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, yesterday (19 April 2024) and was hosted by the Chief of Staff and the Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. This event saw the induction of 21 international alumni into the IHR wall of honour. Notably, among the distinguished inductees was the ...

SLAF Station Sigiriya celebrated its 39th Anniversary yesterday (19 April 2024). The day's celebrations commenced with the customary working parade and the address to all officers, airmen and civil staff of the Station by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardana.In line with the anniversary celebration, a Shramadana Campaign was conducted at Kimbissa Primary School on 18 Apr...

The ‘Aluth Avurudu Ulela’ was held to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year at the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in MINUSCA on 13 April 2024 in Bria, Central African Republic. The event was filled with joy and happiness and the occasion brought together Sri Lankan peacekeepers in a spirit of cultural unity and camaraderie amidst their peacekeeping duties within the mission. The eve...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held the annual "Aurudu Udanaya" and "Aurudu Pola", showcasing a rich exhibition of traditional Sri Lankan culture as part of the SLAF’s Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme. The festivities, which were organized by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with SLAF Base Katunayake, took place at the Sports Ground of SLAF Base Katunayake today ...