The Sri Lanka Air Force participated for the Techno Sri Lanka -2017,  a three-day exhibition organised by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in keeping with theme of 'Empowering Innovation', declared open for public on 13, 14 and 15 October 2017 at BMICH.This year’s exhibition will introduce several competitions that will encourage and promote smart, inventive, disruptive tec...

Sri Lanka Air Force’s 3rd key annual international defence conference, 'The Colombo Air Symposium - 2017' began at the Eagles Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall this morning (12th Thursday,October 2017). The State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne PC Ambassadors of  Iran and Pakistan, Chief of Defenc...

The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché at the Embassy of Ukraine in India, Colonel Oleh Hulak called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters today (11 October 2017).  Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

The 'Colombo Air Symposium 2017', the prominent Air Force conference of the experts is all set to be launched at the Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya, tomorrow, Thursday the 12th of October under the theme 'Air Power in Addressing Asymmetric Threats'. The two day international conference will conclude on13th October.The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijeya...

A Press Conference chaired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, on the Colombo Air Symposium 2017 organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force was held today (10 October 2017) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium. The third instalment of the Colombo Air Symposium, will focus on the theme “Airpower in Addressing Asymmetric Threats”.  Military leaders...

The Initial Membership badge investiture ceremony of the Air scout troop at SLAF Station Koggala was held at the station on 08th October 2017, for 125 newly enlisted Junior Air Scouts. Commanding Officer SLAF Station Koggla Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa attended as the Chief Guest.Galle District Scout Commissioner Col Annada De Alwis, Deputy District Scout Commissioner Gamini Zoysa repres...

Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Training School Vanni became men's champions while Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura became women's champions in the Inter Unit Billiards and Snooker Championship 2017 at the Indoor Stadium,SLAF Base Katunayake on 06 October 2017.Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura  men's team and SLAF Station BIA women's team became runners up at the tournament.Ba...

The Command Legal Department held a discussion on “sexual harassment in the workplace” for all Lady Officers at the AFHQ Auditorium on 06 October 2017.The discussion was conducted by Professor Jeeva Niriella, senior lecturer and Head of Public and International Law in the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, and ASP Bimshani Jasingharachchi, representing the Director, Women and Chi...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF CTS Diyatalawa today (06 October 2017).The AOCs Parade was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando .The Commander awarded commendations to 18711 Sgt Susil GA (Ops Grd SP), 27845 Cpl Ediriweera RMSR (Ops Grd), 33001 Cpl Darmasiri JKN (Muscn), 024338 LAC Nissan...

SLAF Station Colombo and  Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa emerged men's and women's champions at the Inter Unit Athletic Championship 2017, which was held on 03 October 2017 at SLAF Base, Katunayake.SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Colombo became men's and women's runner up at the championship.Leading Aircraftman  Jayaratne KPVC of the SLAF ...

The Sigiriya Rallycross 2017 was worked off on the 01st of October 2017 at the Sri Lanka Air Force Racing Track in Sigirya. Organized by the Sri Lanka Automobile Drivers’ Association (SLADA).SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the Motor Cycle events at Sigiriya Rally Cross 2017 and won the following events, beating several veteran motor cycle racing competitors.40576  &nbs...

The No 12 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 27 September 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 29 Sep 2017. The inauguration was marked by the address by the commanding officer of JC& SC Group captain SDGM Silva and the conclusion was marked by the address by the commandant of the SLAF Academy Ch...

In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held on 01 October 2017 at Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake, under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs.Anoma Jayampathy with the participation of 400 children.Th...

The Awards Ceremony of 71st Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held on 29th September 2017 at the SLAF Academy China Bay under the Patronage of Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake Air Vice Marshal MDAP Payoe who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commandant of SLAF Academy, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha too witnessed this glamorous event along with the other O...

SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Base Katunayake emerged men's & women's Champions in the Inter Unit Badminton Championship 2017 which was concluded on 29th September 2017. The Championship was held at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake from 26th to 29th September 2017 with large number of participants representing all SLAF establishments.SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) ...

A five-ship fly-over comprising four U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard, passing over the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) headquarters building marked the start of the 2017 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 26, 2017.  The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayam...

Ada Derana Sri Lankan of the Year 2017, felicitating outstanding individuals and groups of the island nation, was held for the second consecutive year at the Colombo Hilton on 27 September 2017.Fourteen awards in total were presented to a range of individuals from a range of fields and professions. Leading Aircraftsman Naveen Dhanushka Rathnayaka was presented the "Bravery Award" for res...

Under the Guidance of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy , the Medical and Oral Health Care Programme for the Maha Sanga and for the Staff of Sri Dalada Maligawa was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force on 27 September 2017 at, Sri Dalada Maligawa,Kandy.This programme was organized jointly by the Directorate of Health Service and the Directorate of Dental Servic...

A 16-member delegation of the Indian Army Higher Command Course - 2017 comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from India who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 25 September 2017.The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Suresh Hollannavar. On their arrival to Air Force Headquarters, they were receive...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the annual AOC's inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (22 September 2017). The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore RP Liyanagamage. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to a Warrant Officer, 09 SNCOs and 01 Corporal for their meritorious con...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Ududumbara Kashyapa Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 20 September 2017. Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal DLS Dias, Acting Director Welfare Air Commodore PDA Mariestella, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme....