Sri Lanka Air Force - News Feed Air Force - Sri Lanka: To achieve professional excellence in rapid mobility and precision engagement by developing core capabilities based on technological superiority, to ensure readiness and operational success in exploiting the competent human resources and equipment of the Sri Lanka Air Force http://www.airforce.lk Racing to the Finish Line http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=263 After 3 days and 450 KMs of fierce competition, the 11th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya reached its exciting conclusion today (March 10, 2010) in the ancient capital of Anuradapura. 2010-03-10 19:07:29 SLAF Boxing Personnel Off to India http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=262 Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo and the Secretary of SLAF Boxing, Group Captain Nishantha Dharmadasa and Boxer PD Suresh left the island today (March 10th, 2010) to take part in the 5th Common Wealth Boxing Championship 2010 from 10th to 18th March 2010. 2010-03-10 16:38:17 The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=261 The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the Peradeniya Singer Sri Lanka Showroom. 2010-03-09 17:39:51 Indonesian Defence Attaché calls on the CDS http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=260 The new Defence Attaché of the Republic of Indonesia, Colonel (Navy) I Putu Arya Angga Suardika paid a visit to Air Force Head Quarters this morning (09 March 2010) 2010-03-09 16:42:17 Air Force Dominates National Kabadi Championship 2010 http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=259 Sri Lanka Air Force Men and Women Kabadi teams emerged Champs at the National Kabadi Championship 2010 on 5th March 2010. 2010-03-09 16:03:06 Extension for Pre-School at SLAF Colombo http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=258 Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo added another building to its Inter-national pre-school at Guwan Pura in order to cater to the increasing number of children. 2010-03-08 19:12:33 Pushing the limits of endurance - The annual SLAF Cycling Race http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=257 08th Mar,2010: The SLAF "Papadi Sawariya" began today with over one hundred participants from 18 cycling clubs including the three armed forces and police. 2010-03-08 19:04:06 Thrills and spills of Rally Cross http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=256 The second edition of the "Sigiriya Rally Cross" was conducted yesterday (07th March 2010) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya race track. 2010-03-08 15:57:14 Annual Commander's Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=255 The Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke was accorded a Guard of Honour during the Annual Commanders Inspection at SLAF Base Vavuniya this morning (05 March 2010). 2010-03-05 20:17:39 The Commander Inaugurates the Gymnasium Juice Bar http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=254 The Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke opened the new juice bar at the SLAF Gymnasium Katunayke last evening. 2010-03-05 17:02:38 The Commander Visites the Base Welfare Shop at Katunayake http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=253 The Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke visited and inspected the Base Welfare Shop last evening (04 Mar 2010) which now provides all essentials at extremely low cost to ensure the strengthening of the Air Force Serviceman’s buying power. 2010-03-05 16:38:31 The Commander Ceremonially Opens Cafeteria at Katunayake http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=252 In order to meet a long felt need to provide good quality cuisine in an ambient atmosphere the Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonatilleke conceptualized and launched a project to establish a Cafeteria on the premises of SLAF Base Katunayake. 2010-03-04 21:22:02 Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=251 The “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya-2010” in collaboration with FM Derana sponsored by Singer (Sri Lanka) Pvt Ltd and co-sponsored by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, is scheduled to be commenced on the 08th March 2010 to cammemorate 59th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. 2010-03-04 18:25:45 The Parachute Training School produces its 21st Batch http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=250 33 Para troopers of the 21st batch of the Basic Air Borne Course consisting of 2 officers, 2 Navy personnel and 29 Airmen passed out this morning from the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka. 2010-03-04 17:23:03 SLAF Saves the Welikumbura Reserve http://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=249 A Bell 212 helicopter with a ‘Bambi Bucket’ from No. 04 Squadron SLAF Base Katunayaka was deployed to douse a fire in the Matiyagane Welikumbura Reserve, Narammala after it become uncontrollable yesterday (02 March 2010). 2010-03-03 10:39:30