A historic achievement was made at the MINUSCA Bria Airport yesterday (07 January 2025), as it hosted its first-ever Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Simulator training. This event marks a crucial step in enhancing emergency response capabilities within the Central African Republic. The exercise was organized under the guidance of Mr. Kendjo Mukendi Tomboji, Aviation Fire Marshal of the ...

The grand prize winners of the recently concluded raffle draw for the ‘Suraksha’ Air Force Care Home Project, received their cheques today (08 January 2025) at Air Force Headquarters from the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, in a special ceremony. The occasion was attended by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Thushara Sirimanne and other senior of...

The No 10 Fighter Squadron, known as the “Lion Cubs”, celebrated its 29 anniversary today (06 January 2025). The day began with the working parade at the Squadron which was inspected by the Commanding Officer Group Captain Prabath Wijekoon.The Commanding Officer reflected on the illustrious history of the Squadron and acknowledged the significant contributions of past and present mem...

The Change of Command at Regiment Special Forces, SLAF Station Morawewa  held yesterday (05 January 2025) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at Station parade square. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BWTS Bandara USP, MSc (Def & Strat stu), BSc (Mgt), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander R Bastian CQHRM In CIPM, Dip in OSH (NIOSH...

The SLAF hosted a pivotal conference today (06 January 2025) at Air Force Headquarters to outline proposals and frameworks for three major future projects under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ National Drive. The meeting, chaired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, highlighting the SLAF’s proactive approach toward environmental sustainability, public health and co...

The SLAF Station Pidurutalagala celebrated its 15th anniversary yesterday (05 January 2025) giving prominence to social, and recreational activities. The celebration commenced  with customary working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura  followed by an address to the officers and other rankers of the Station. As part of the a...

The SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team triumphed at the prestigious Munchee Super League Volleyball Championship 2024, held today (04 January 2025) at the Sir Albert F Peiris Indoor Stadium, Wennappuwa. This highly competitive tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, featured seven women’s teams from across the country.In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, the...

The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksha accompanied by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Katukurunda, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, participated in the ceremonial opening of the newly constructed Dispensary of the Outpatient Department of the Base Hospital Elpitiya for public ownership today (04 January 2025).The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the ...

The Airmen kickstarted their 2025 with a commanding victory over the Sailors, scoring 29 points against 24 yesterday (03 January 2025) at the Navy Rugby Ground in Welisara.The Air Force Team opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes with two consecutive tries by Shamika Kaushan and Ishara Madushan. Gayantha Iddamalgoda converted one try to bring the team up to 12 points. Just before...

The Change of Command at Aircraft Spares Depot, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (01 January 2024). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at Depot Parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, JAPS Jayawardena USP, MBA, MISMM handed over the Command to Group Captain RML Randeniya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MBA (Log Mgt), BA (Def Stu), Pg D...

SLAF Trade training School Ekala celebrated the 54th Anniversary today (02 January 2025) under the directives of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Kolitha Abeysinghe. The Formation Day celebration commenced with a parade in which all service personnel took part. In addition, a symbolic tree planting ceremony had been organized to plant “Kumbuk” and “Mee” within the camp ...

The SLAF, in collaboration with the financial assistance of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Dewalaya, successfully completed the establishment of the first-ever Paediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant Unit for children with cancer in a government hospital. This significant milestone was marked with the inauguration of the new facility today (02 January 2025) at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama.T...

Under the guidance and directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place at the newly opened Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex yesterday(01  January  2025). The ceremony aimed to invoke blessings upon all personnel of the Air Force, their families, fallen air warriors and the entire nation....

The Change of Command at No 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS), SLAF Base Vavuniya held yesteday (01 January 2025) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at Squadron premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RMSN Ranasinghe MMS (Mil Com-PRC), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (Dipl & World Aff), psc handed over the command to Squadron Leader JAK Jayawic...

SLAF Station Palaly celebrated its 44th anniversary today (01 January 2025) with a series of significant events. Ahead of the main celebration, a free Medical and Dental Campaign was held on 28th December 2024 at the Government Tamil Mixed School, Palaly. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Thellipalai, aimed to support community welfare in the a...

Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit (EP&AU) SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 14th Anniversary today (01 January 2025) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis.The Unit was established on 01st January 2011 as an independent formation under the command of Wing Commander KR Eramudugolla. Since then, 15 Commanding Officers have commanded the unit u...

On the first working day of 2025, the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters held its first day working parade, marking the commencement of the New Year. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne took the salute at the parade, which was attended by members of the Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura.  Following the parade, the Commander of the Air...

The Sri Lanka Air Force took a significant step forward by introducing newly designed Branch Badges for all Officers, symbolizing their respective professional affiliations. The official ceremony for the pinning of the new badges was held today morning (01 January 2025) at the Air Force Headquarters.The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa who f...

The Change of Command at Equipment Provisioning & Accounting Unit SLAF Base Katunayake, was held yesterday (30 December 2024). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the Unit parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RML Randeniya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MBA (Log Mgt), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over th...

The 82nd National Wrestling Championship 2024 was held at the Indoor Sports Hall in Bandaragama on 29 and 30 December 2024. The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team emerged as the National Wrestling Champions for the seventh consecutive year, securing a total of four Gold, five Silver and five Bronze medals. The SLAF Men’s Wrestling Team finished as Second Runners-Up, winning four Gold, one S...

The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at Air Force Headquarters today (30 December 2024), marking his official retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to the nation.Upon his arrival, General Silva was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepur...