Addressing newly commissioned officers and passed out airmen at SLAF Base Chinabay today, Secretary defence Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that the Sri Lanka Air Force is the best Air Force in the world today as it had proven its self in the battle to defeat the LTTE.  “With limited resources and hi-tech machines, the Sri Lanka Air Force defeated the LTTE, using their knowledg...

Today the 20th of August 2009, the Commander of the Air Force carried out an inspection tour of SLAF Iranamadu and SLAF Muliativu the two newest Air Force deployments. Incidentally both these locations were utilized by the now destroyed LTTE to carry out their clandestine air activity. Both locations have runways built by the LTTE to operate light aircraft. When the terrorists were...

The 5th South Asian shooting championship was held in Bangladesh from 03 to 09 July this year (2009). At this event  two Airwomen a representing the Sri Lanka Defence Service team won one silver and one bronze medal respectively. The names of the players are as follows. Cpl Wijerathna             (25M Pistol Woman)&nb...

The "Construction Exhibition 2009", organized by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka is being held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, from the 14-16 August 2009. This exhibition is held for the ninth successive year, this time with special attraction of the display pavilions of the three armed forces.The SLAF got a privilege to exhibit to the pu...

A group of visitors to the Sigiriya rock were attacked by a swamp of “Wasps” around 03.15 pm today (15 August 2009). The SLAF Sigiriya station was informed of the attack and a medical rescue team was immediately dispatched to the location.The Commanding Officer of SLAF Sigiriya Wing Commander Sudil Peiris stated that over 30 persons were injured in the incident and were rushed t...

Air Chief Marshal, Roshan Goonetilake, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF, Base Ratmalana today (14 August 2009). A parade commanded by Base Commander, SLAF, Base Ratmalana, Group Captain Sumangala Dias welcomed the Commander to the Base premises. This Base is also home for all fixed wing transport air craft available in the SLAF inventory. The Air Force museum wh...

The Sri Lankan Youth Association based in France recently joined hands with Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit to support the conflict affected families of Morawewa. The Association harnessed the support of its members to collect funds towards this worthy cause. The representatives of the Association who visited the area, donated water tanks, motors and distributed books among th...

A total of 529 recruits from the 128th Regular and 85nd Volunteer Course passed out after completing 17 weeks of  challenging training on 14 August 2009. The training focused on drill, weapon training, tactics, field craft, map reading, fire fighting, explosive handling, Humanitarian Law, Air Force Law and Combat First Aid. The Regimental Training Centre was established on 24 July 2...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) together with the Directorate of Health Services has planned to organize a Health Care Clinic for the benefit of IDP’s in Vavuniya.  In line with this event the SLAF SVU has also planned to distribute ration packs among the IDP's who are at Sector 111. The pregnant mothers and the children would be the beneficiaries.Contents of the Pack for Pregnan...

The Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke laid the foundation stone for a new building which is proposed for a Pre School at SLAF Base Higurakgoda on 03rd Aug 2009.The Chairperson and the committee members also visited the present preschool at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, in which she also discussed the progress regarding the preschool children, with the teachers and Officer in Cha...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Women Athletes rode the crest of a winning wave during the 27th National Women’s Athletic Championships held at Sugathadasa Stadium recently. The SLAF athletes have shown winning streaks in many championships, such as National Relay Carnival Women’s Championship and Junior National Championships, concluded during the past few months.    ...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 30 Junior Command and Staff Course (JCC) was held at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at SLAF Base China Bay on 7 August 2009. The Director Air Operations Air Vice Marshal KA Goonetilleke graced the occasion as Chief Guest.A total of 19 Officers from the SLAF in the ranks of Squadron Leader and Flight Lieutenant and 4 Officers from the Sr...

The Philippines Defence attaché, Col. Alex Capina paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters this afternoon (04 August 2009) and met with the Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke.Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Air Force Commander at this occasion.               &...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 31st July 2009. The establishment of high educational standard pre-schools, in Air Force establishments located around the country was a concept introduced by the present SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit chairperson Mrs. Nelun Goonatilaka. This in deed generates immense value, as it eases the burden of providing qualit...

Engines were revived, helmets were in place, eyes sharp, but also surreptitiously roved around, the "Racers" waited for the Flag Off This year’s flag of the historic “Rotherham Circuit Meet,” was waved today (02 August 2009), at Katukurunda. Previously known as the Katukurunda Circuit Meet, the event was renamed “Rotherham Circuit Meet” in 2007, in honour of the first Commandin...

Air Chief Marshal, Roshan Goonetilake, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Diyatalawa. A parade commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Diyatalawa welcomed the Commander to the camp parade square.Diyatalawa is the primary training establishment of SLAF and is remembered fondly by all SLAF Officers as their first touch of Air Force life, as student officers and ...

The Annual Commemoration Hindu Religious Ceremony was held at the Koneswaran Hindu Kovil,  Kotahena on 29 July 2009.During the ceremony all SLAF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and their forever grieving families were remembered and blessed. Blessings on the Leaders and People of the country, the three service Commanders, all officers and other ranks...

The Annual Ranaviru Anusmarana Islamic religious ceremony was held the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque during the early hours of 30 July 2009.The officiating Mowlavi blessed and prayed to all mighty Allah on behalf of the souls of all brave men and woman of the Sri Lanka Air force, who made the supreme sacrifice, in defence of our motherland and those who died whilst on active service and to b...

The Annual Christian Commemorative Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the St Theresa’s Church, Thimbirigasyaya the evening hours on 28th July 2009.The officiating clergy will represent all major Christian denominations and this year Rev. Fr. Anton Shiran Fonseka, acting incumbent priest of the church will be assisted by Rev. Fr. Tony Martyn (Catholic), Rt. Rev. Chrishantha ...

The Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, launched the revamped website of Sri Lanka Air Force at a simple ceremony held at SLAF Headquarters this morning.The website will come out strong with news from within and the outside world. The new website envisage keeping its users constantly engaged with news and views of SLAF, other Air Forces of the ...

A Guard of Honour was accorded to Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral TSG Samarasinghe, RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc, DISS and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya USP ndu, psc, to mark their first official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters on 23 July, 2009.  The Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Squadron of SLAF and was c...