The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palavi was held yesterday (23 December 2024). The handing over/taking over procedure was conducted at the station headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), Justice of Peace, psc handed over the command to Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, US...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake was held yesterday (23 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade took place at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer Air Commodore GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, USP, Justice of Peace handed over the command to Group Captain NP Perera RWP. The outgoing Comm...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) successfully hosted the 94th Clifford Cup Boxing Championship from 18 to 22 December 2024 at the Kandy City Center. This annual event brought together the Sri Lanka's finest pugilists in a captivating display of strength, skill and determination. The Awards Ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. S...

Eagles’ Skydive Drop Zone Koggala, operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force, offers an exhilarating tandem jump experience against the stunning backdrop of Koggala’s coastline. Launched to promote adventure tourism, this initiative combines military precision with exceptional service, ensuring safety and excitement for all participants, with highly trained instructors and breathtaking vie...

The Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake  conducted a series of Air Sea Rescue training exercises as part of the No. 7 Air Sea Rescue Advanced Course and the No. 6 Air Sea Rescue Refresher Course. These exercises, which took place on 16 December 2024 at Lanka Hospital Cooperation PLC, Narahenpita and on 18 December 2024 at Browns Beach, Negombo, d...

Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc assumed duties as the inaugural Commanding Officer of the SLAF Disaster Management Training School, Digana, yesterday (20 December 2024). This marks the conversion of SLAF Detachment Digana into a Disaster Management Training School under the leadership of a Commanding Officer.The ...

The 13th Defence Services Taekwondo Championship 2024/2025 concluded successfully at the Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake, from 17 to 20 December 2024. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickramaratne, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Taekwondo Team emerged as the Women’s Champions, securing an impressive haul of fi...

The SLAF has partnered with YETI, a Sri Lankan beverage brand, which has joined hands with the SLAF as the ‘Official Hydration Partner’ for the 2024/25 Rugby Season. This partnership agreement defines the joint commitment between YETI and the Sri Lanka Air Force with the common aim of uplifting the talents of rugby players while also strengthening the sport in Sri Lanka. The Memorand...

The Change of Command at No.49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Wing (No.49 CBRNE Wing) SLAF Base Katunayake, took place today (19 December 2024). The traditional handing over /taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain NP Perera RWP handed over the Command to Wing Commander ADR Wickramarathne RSP, USP, BSc (Mgt...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Iranamadu was held today (19 December 2024) at the station premises. The Handing Over / Taking Over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat. Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc, handed over the command to Group Captain DSS Senevir...

The Change of Command of the SLAF Academy China Bay was held today (19 December 2024). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Academy Parade Square premises where the Acting Commandant Group Captain  DL Hewavitharana WV, RWP and Bar, RSP and three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi handed over command to Air Commodore ...

The SLAF Archery Teams delivered a historic performance at the 13th Defence Archery Championship 2024, held today (18 December 2024) at the Athletic Ground, SLAF Base Katunayake. In a remarkable display of skill, dedication and teamwork, the SLAF clinched both the Men’s and Women’s Championship titles, marking a new milestone in the archery achievements.The awards ceremony was graced...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 24 English Medium and No. 95 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held on today (18 December 2024) at the Astra Hall SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Acting Provost Marshal, Air Vice Marshal DRW Jayawardena as the Chief Guest.The core purpose behind this 14-week-long course is to groom Non-Commissioned ...

Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremaratne was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (18 December 2024). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremaratne at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appoi...

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting to address the issues related to the benefits and concessions of disabled veterans at the Disaster Management Centre on 11 December 2024. Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) also joined the Deputy Minister of Defence at the discussion. Additional Secretary - Defence, ...

Air Vice Marshal Suresh Noel Feranando RSP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu - USA), psc, bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (17 December 2024), after completing more than 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Fernando made an official farewell call on the Commander ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Fire and Rescue Service conducted a comprehensive emergency evacuation drill at Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC Narahenpita today (16 December 2024). It was the first-time implementation of the combined exercise with Ariel Ladder Platform Operations, Rope Rescue Operations, Breathing Apparatus Operations and High-Rise Building Rescue (HRBR) demonstration with the ...

The Change of Command at SLAF Base Vavuniya was held today (16 December 2024) where Air Commodore NK Thanippuliarachchi RWP, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc (USA), psc handed over the command to Group Captain KADAC Kuruwita WV, WWV, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qhi. Group Captain KADAC Kuruwita previously h...

Air Commodore Vajira Senadheera of the SLAF successfully completed the National Defence Course (NDC) 2024 at the National Defence College in Mirpur, Bangladesh, from 10 January to 5 December 2024. The course was attended by 62 officers from the Bangladesh Armed Forces and 33 military officers representing 18 friendly foreign nations.As part of the course, participants also undertook the ...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit deployed in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), is tasked with carrying out air operations in Sector East, the largest sector of the country, while undertaking a range of operational duties including troop transport, insertion and extraction , Air Patrol (with armed troops onboard), Qu...

The SLAF Women’s Judo Team clinched the overall championship at the 61st National Judo Championship 2024, marking a historic win after a decade. The championship was held from 13 to 14 December 2024 at the Sri Lanka Judo Association in Colombo 13, with the awards ceremony taking place at the same venue today (15 December 2024).The event witnessed the presence of the Chairman of SLAF Ju...