The ‘Guwan Mithudam’ CSR project was successfully concluded today (27 October 2023) at Nalanda Vidyalaya by SLAF Academy China Bay. This project was initiated under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa. The project was set in motion to fully renovate the science laboratory of the school in order to create a conducive setting and facilitate t...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched a fire operation to douse the fire that broke out in in a clothing store situated on 2nd Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo today morning (27 October 2023). In response to this emergency, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) swiftly initiated a coordinated effort with the Colombo Fire Brigade to douse the fire and conduct successful rescue operations.In additi...

The change of command of SLAF Station Colombo was held today (25 October 2023) at the Station premises. The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Station where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando RSP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu - USA), psc handed over the command to Air Commodore C Wickramaratne RWP, USP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu-USA), ndc (Pak), psc.The outgoing Co...

The Directorate of Health Services successfully conducted a simulation exercise of an Aeromedical evacuation of a critically ill patient in collaboration with the Trauma secretariat of the National Hospital Sri Lanka on 24 October 2023 at SLAF Base Ratmalana. This simulation exercise was an extended learning exposition to the lecture series conducted for the Consultants and Medical offic...

The Fire and Rescue service of Sri Lanka Air Force has conducted a fire and rescue drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corporation Narahenpita, Colombo 05 today (24 October 2023.)A total of 33 SLAF Firefighters have participated in the firefighting and rescue exercise with the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer Group Captain WKASW Vithana. The exercise commander was Squadron Leader KJM Rana...

The Director National Cadet Corp, Brigadier GS Fonseka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (24 October 2023). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the Commandant exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The newly established automated Rice Mill at Sri Lanka Air Force Morawewa commenced its operational activities  today (24 October 2023). Installation of this new Rice Mill was done under the guidance and the assistance of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The initial operations were inspected by the Commandant Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China bay, Air Commo...

The Directorate of Health Services has commenced the Diploma in Physiotherapy programme for nursing assistants of tri-services in Sri Lanka. The inauguration ceremony was held at the auditorium of SLAF Base Hospital Katunayake yesterday (23 October 2023). The opening ceremony of the programme was graced by Director General Health Services AVM (Dr) Lalith Jayaweera, Director Special Train...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held its Annual Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth on the evening of 22 October and today, (23 October, 2023) with the graceful presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The primary purpose of this event was to invoke blessings for the dedicated personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force, both past and pres...

The second day's opening ceremony of "Techno 2023" commenced under the graceful presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (21 October 2023) as the chief guest. This National Engineering and Technology Exhibition, which commenced on the 20th of October 2023, promises to be a dynamic event running through the 23rd of October 2023 at the Bandara...

Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force with effect from 20 October 2023. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chi...

Air Vice Marshal  Ranjith Senanayake RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (20 October 2023), after completing more than 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff, at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Air Vice Marshal Senanayake made an official farewell call...

SLAF Station Koggala celebrates its 39th anniversary yesterday (19 October 2023). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Jagath Godakanda. During the remarks, the Commanding Officer paid his sincere gratitude to all the past Commanding Officers and other members who had contributed to the development of the...

The Inter Unit Hockey Championship 2023 was concluded at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala today (20 October 2023). The finals and Awards Ceremony were held at the same venue with the graceful presence by The Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Suharshie Fernando as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Colombo claimed the Championship of the Men's 11-A side category whilst SLAF Combat Trai...

The change of command of SLAF Station Palavi was taken place ceremonially today (20 October 2023), where Group Captain PS Alexander USP, PG Dip (IR), psc assumed the duties as the 14th Commanding Officer of the Station as the successor of Wing Commander PGB Madegewatta USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt). The new Commanding Officer Group Captain PS Alexander previously held the appointment as Sta...

The Directorate of health Services in collaboration with the Trauma secretariat of the National Hospital Sri Lanka, under the guidance of the Director General Health Services AVM (Dr) Lalith Jayaweera, conducted a training programme for Emergency, Intensive Care and Critical Care Consultants and Medical Officers from the Ministry of Health on 11 Oct 23 at SLAF Base Rma.The training cours...

The Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) arrived at the SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (19 October 2023) to conduct training for SLAF pilots and Sri Lanka Navy personnel in shipborne helicopter operations. This collaborative training initiative is part of the ongoing cooperation between the Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces.The primary objectives of this training deployment are...

The Assistant Chief of Naval Staff – Foreign Cooperation in Indian Navy, Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna called on the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne in the absence of the Commander of Air Force who is away on an official commitment, today (17 October 2023).A cordial discussion was held between the Chief of Staff and visiting dignitaries on matters of bilateral impor...

The SLAF Women's Hockey “A” team emerged as runners-up in the 22nd “Nijabima Satana” all-island inter-club 7-a side hockey tournament, which was organized by the past pupils association of Vijaya Collage- Matale on 15 October 2023 at Edward Park Matale.The Air Force Women's Hockey team defeated the Army hockey team in the semifinals to reach the finals. In the finals, they lost t...

Sri Lanka Air Force Air Scout Group organized the ‘Eagles’ International Challenge Hike 2023 at the Gampaha Pilikuththuwa mountain range area yesterday (14 October 2023) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Air Scouting in Sri Lanka. Air Scouting in Sri Lanka was started by the Sri Lanka Air Force in 1972. Air Scouting is the largest Community Social Responsibility project of t...

The SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa celebrated its 71st anniversary on today (15 October 2023), with a series of community service projects and religious activities under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Vajira Senadheera, together with all officers, other ranks and civilian staff.As part of the commemoration of the formation day, Shramadana campaigns were con...