The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy on 29th September 2016 seeking blessings on his new appointment. Prior to his visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, he called on the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thero. Afterwards, he called on Chief Incumbent of th...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at Temple Trees today ( 28 September 2016).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the Prime Minister upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 16th Commander, mementoes were exchanged between the Prime Minister and the Comman...

Fifteen SLAF Taekwondo players including two officials participated at the 10th CK Classic International Open Taekwondo Championship 2016, in Malaysia. This is the first instant that a SLAF Taekwondo team participated at an international event since Taekwondo was established in the SLAF in 2011. The championship was held from 23 Sep 16 to 25 Sep 16, at Stadium Badminton Cheras, Kuala Lum...

The High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Shelley Whiting called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (27 September  2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The SLAF Karate players who represented Sri Lanka at the 3rd South Asian Karate Championship 2016 in New Delhi, India bagged two (02) gold medals, two (02) silver medals and five (05) bronze medals. The Championship was held from 22th to 26th September 2016. ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the annual AOC's inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (26 September 2016). The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Sudarshana Pathirana. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade for meritorious contributions to the Base in particular and to the ...

No 7 Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 22nd Anniversary on 23 September 2016, Friday at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.Marking the occasion, a parade was held at the base parade square which was reviewed by Wing Commander Nipuna Thanippuliarachchi, the Commanding Officer of No 7 Squadron.Addressing the troops, the Commanding Officer expressed his sincere thanks for the contribution they make to...

A Dharma Deshana   programme presided over by Udawalawe Senasanapathi  Venerable Gurudeniya Dhamma Kovida  Thero, was held at SLAF Headquarters on 22nd September  2016. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jaympathy, members from the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme....

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Chang Won-sam called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (22 September  2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Defence Attaché of India, Captain Prakash Gopalan, paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters today(22 September  2016) and met with Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

SLAF Station Batticaloa won the Men’s and Women’s Championships, while SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa and SLAF Base Hingurakgoda became the Runners-up in men’s and women’s categories respectively at the ‘Inter Unit Archery Championship 2016 which concluded today (21 September 2016).Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Air Vice Marshal Rohan Pathirage&n...

The Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, His Excellency  Mr. Alexander A. Karchava called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jaympathy  at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters  today (21 September 2016 ).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Kapila Jaympathy and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has been adjudged the Gold Award Winners in the National Productivity Awards 2015 under the Public Sector – Inter Departments category.The ‘National Productivity Awards 2015’ is organized by the National Productivity Secretariat (NPS) established under the Ministry of Public Administration and Management.  This annual competition appraises institutes...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jaympathy paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry premises today (21 September 2016).The occasion being the Commander’s first official calls on the State Minister of Defence upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Commander exchanged mementos with the State Minister to mark ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke this morning (21 September 2016).After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the CDS and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

The final demonstration of the Joint Exercise Cormorant Strike 2016 was held at Arisimalai, Trincomalee today (20 September 2016).This was the climax of the entire operation where the Commando Regiment and Special Forces executed their final assaults capturing simulated hostile Bases in Arisimalai by deploying small groups in coordination with the Air Force and the Navy.SLAF conducted AI...

The 2nd contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit MINUSCA passed yet another important milestone on 16th September 2016 when it held its Medal Parade in glamour and style at the Contingent premises in Bria, Central African Republic. Her Excellency Mrs. Diane Corner, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs and Protection of Civilians, MINUSCA graced the oc...

The Defence Attaché of Pakistan, Colonel Muhummed Rajil Irshad Khan paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters today(19 September  2016) and met with Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

Commander of the Air Force Air Mashal Kapila Jayampathy paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi at the Ministry premises today ( 15 September 2016).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the  Secretary to the Ministry of Defence upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Commander exchanged mement...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy made a courtesy call on the President, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena this afternoon (15 September 2016). The visit was the Air Force Commander’s first meeting with the President after he assumed duties as the 16th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force....

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo  won the Inter Unit Hand Ball Championship 2016 beating SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment wing  by 21-19 in the finals concluded at the SLAF Base Katunayake today (14 September 2016).At the women's game, SLAF Base Katunayaka  defeated SLAF Base Anuradapura  by 3-2 points and clinched the women's championship.Director Civil Engineering A...