The Sri Lanka Air Force officially celebrated the 69th Anniversary today (2 March 2020) together with all SLAF establishments. The proceedings commenced with the Official Parade which was held at Air Force Headquarters under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias.The Commander addressed everyone present at AFHQ as well as all members of the SLAF throug...

The Sri Lanka Air Force which is gearing up to celebrate it's 69th Anniversary as the “Guardians of the Skies” conducted the “Pichcha Mal Pooja” at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya for the third consecutive year. The event was organized under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this evening (1 March 2020) by SLAF Station Colombo, to invoke blessi...

The Junior Command and Staff College at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated it's 21st anniversary today (01 March 2020). The college organized several functions to mark this occasion including religious activities and a shramadana campaign.     A religious ceremony was conducted at the Bodipadaparamaya located at the 5th Mile Post in Trincomalee after which an entertain...

In line with the Sustainable Development and Environment Protection Goals of the Government and the 69th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, SLAF Station Koggala conducted a Maritime Environment Protection and Tourism Promotion Programme, covering the Koggala coastal area yesterday (29 February 2020). The programme was designed to cover a 10 km stretch along the coastal belt at Habar...

The Award Ceremony of the Inter -Pre- School Competition for the year 2019 was held yesterday (28 February 2020) at the SLAF Trade Training School at Ekala. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the occasion as the chief guest on invitation of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, and the Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Kapila Waniga...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda won the Men's Championship while Sri Lanka Air Force Station Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) won the Women's Championship at the Inter Unit Boxing Championship 2020 which concluded yesterday (28 February 2020) at the Indoor Stadium of SLAF Base Katunayake.Station Colombo and Academy China Bay became Men's joint Runners Up while Academy Chin...

The Outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palavi, Group Captain GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, USP, Justice of Peace handed over duties to Group Captain WKASW Vithana BA (Def Stu). The Ceremonial Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station Parade Square yesterday (28 February 2020).  The outgoing Commanding Officer took over Command of the Station on the 19th of...

The Directorate of Health Services of the SLAF in collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine conducted a symposium on “Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)-Clinical Update” on the 19th of February 2020 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The symposium was chaired by Air Vice Marshal LR Jayaweera- Director Health Services of the SLAF, Surg R Adm GSR Jayawardena- D...

A house constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to the family of Corporal Kumarathunga DR (Disease). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Divulapitiya today (27 February 2020).This project was fu...

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dais handed over a wheel chair to Warrant Officer PVNM Prasad yesterday (26 February 2020).This donation was done for the father in Law of the Warrant Officer who has been in a state of paralysis for the last three years. The donation took place at the Seva Vanitha Unit at Air Force Headquarters....

The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain WKASW Vithana BA (Def Stu) handed over duties to Group Captain GPNC Piyasena RWP, RSP, USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, psc. The Ceremonial Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station Parade Square on the 24th of February 2020.  The outgoing Commanding Officer took over Command of the Station on 22 September 2017 and had s...

The newly appointed Commandant of the Special Task Force of Police (STF) Deputy Inspector General  of Police Lionel Gunathilake paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters today (26 February 2020).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander and the visiting Commandant exchanged memento...

The press briefing of the "69th Air Force Anniversary" and the 21st consecutive “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya-2020” was held at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo this morning (26th February 2020).The Sri Lanka Air Force will be celebrating its 69th Anniversary on the 2nd of March 2020. In upholding its tradition of rich history, the "AIR FORCE DAY" is the premier event in its calen...

The Change of Command Parade of SLAF Base Vavuniya was held on 24 February 2020 at the Base Parade Square. The new Base Commander, Air Commodore L C Dissanayake RWP and Bar, RSP and Bar, MSc (MOA), MSc (Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc, psc took over the duties from Air Commodore L H Sumanaweera RWP, RSP and Bar, USP, MSc (Strat Stu), MDS, fawc, psc.During his farewell a...

The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain S D G M Silva WWV, RSP, USP, MSc (Mil Stu), MSc (Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (IR), fawc, psc handed over duties to Group Captain M D A G Seneviratne USP, MDS (UoK), BSc (Aero Eng-USA), AMIESL, psc. The Handing Over/ Taking Over took place at the Junior Command and Staff College yesterday (24 February 2020).The outgoing Commanding Offic...

The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain SD Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA), BSc (Def Stu), psc, qfi handed over duties to Group Captain AV Jayasekera WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP and two Bars, USP, psc, qfi. The Ceremonial Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station Parade Square today (24 February 2020). The outgoing Commanding Officer took over th...

The Army Commander of the Republic of Zambia, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe presently in Sri Lanka on a five-day long goodwill visit called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (24th February 2020) at Air Force Headquarters. The visiting Army Chief was welcomed to Air Force Headquarters by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Mar...

The Change of Command Parade of the No 3 Maritime Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay was held on today (24 February 2020) at the Squadron premises.The new Commanding Officer Wing Commander KWNSD Welagedara MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), LLB, Attorney at Law, psc, took over the duties from Wing Commander WV Premasinghe BSc (Def Stu), psc as the 2nd Commanding Officer after re-establish...

The newly constructed Air Movement Complex at SLAF Base Ratmalana was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (24 February 2020).With the re-location of No 8 Light Transport Squadron, Helitours and No 61 Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana, this complex will facilitate personnel travelling to various destinations throughout the island. The Comma...

Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu celebrated its 8th Anniversary yesterday (23 February 2020). The ADGTS was initially shifted to Iranamadu from SLAF Base Katunayake on 5 February 2012 and later on 23 February 2012 was established as an independent formation in SLAF. On the day of the celebration a cricket tournament was organized by School under the g...

Responding to a request made by the Disaster Management Centre Colombo Disaster Assistance Reaction Team (DAR) of No. 42 Regiment Wing SLAF Station Mirigama comprising of 35 men lead by Squadron Leader Prabath Madahapola along with the Sri Lanka Army successfully doused a fire in the Bothale Forest Reserve, Mirigama yesterday (23 February 2020).Information regarding the fire had been giv...