The Bodybuilders of the Sri Lanka Air Force were able to create a lasting impression at the prestigious 75th Mr. Sri Lanka Bodybuilding Competition held yesterday (05 April 2024) at the Nawaloka Sports Ground.Corporal Rathnayake KACCJ was able to secure the Gold medal in the 85kg Category, while Aircraftman Fernando GUI won the Gold Medal at in the 85+kg category, bringing glory to the S...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya yesterday (05 April 2024).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardhana, where the commander was accorded a street line. The Commander awarded a Certificate of Commendation to the following Airman for h...

The Passing Out Parade (POP) of Paratroopers and Specialized Airborne Operations took place at the SLAF Station Ampara today (05 April 2024). The ceremony witnessed the distinguished presence of Senior Officers from Tri-Services and the Special Task Force (STF), notably featuring Air Vice Marshal TI Fernando, the Director General Training of the SLAF, who graced the occasion as the Chief...

In celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the theme "Wings of Friendship," the SLAF has undertaken an initiative to refurbish and enhance the infrastructure of 73 selected schools across the Northern and Eastern Provinces. As part of this endeavour, SLAF Station Batticaloa has contributed to the renovation of seven underprivileged schools in the region...

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, together with the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, has embarked on plans to enhance the infrastructure of Hingurakgoda Airport to meet civil aviation standards. A conference and field visit were conducted at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda today (04 April 2024), in the presence of the Minister of Ports,...

The ceremony for the placement of the foundation stone to commence the refurbishment of the cricket ground pavilion at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake took place today (04 April 2024). This significant event was honoured by the presence of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, alongside the participation of the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staf...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Iranamadu was held yesterday (03 April 2024). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPS Marapperuma RWP, RSP, MBA in HRM, Pg Dip (HRA), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), GI Fire E handed over the command to Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc. The new Commanding Officer, Group Capta...

The No. 02 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 35th year of service to the nation yesterday (02 April 2024). The Wing was initially established at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 02nd April 1989, as the Ground Radio Workshop and later elevated to the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Wing in 1991 under the leadership of Win...

The Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (E&TE) Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated 66th anniversary yesterday (01 April 2024). Being the pioneers of avionics maintenance, the E&TE Wing has rendered its service to all flying formations of the SLAF and it has become the core of avionics modifications and avionics-related Research & Development projects.The...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Iranamadu yesterday (28 March 2024).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPS Marapperuma, where the Commander was accorded a Street Line.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited the Station Headquarters, Main Guard Room, Spor...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa conducted Commander's Inspections for the year 2024 today (28 March 2024), at SLAF Station Mullaitivu.    .The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.The Inspection commenced with the Station Headquarters. Thereafter, during th...

SLAF Station Batticaloa celebrated its 41st Anniversary yesterday (27 March 2024) with the series of events including sports event, Tree planting programme and community service projects under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara.Moreover,  as a part of the commitment to the community service projects ‘Shramadana Campaigns’ were conducted at Punith...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Palaly today (27 March 2024).The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Chaminda Herath, welcomed the Commander upon his arrival and a Guard of Honour was conferred. The Commander inspected all areas of the Station including the Station Headquarters...

The Change of Command at the Radar Maintenance Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake, took place today (26 March 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Wing premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain LAD Prasanna USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Eng), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (Aero Eng - Elect), AMIE (SL), psc, Z, handed over the command ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa in his capacity as the President of the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC), graced a special felicitation ceremony held this morning (26 March 2024), at Air Force Headquarters. The ceremony honoured sportsmen and women of the SLAF who exceled in various disciplines including Water polo, Boxing, Weightlifting, Cricket, Lif...

Newly appointed Chairman of Ranaviru Seva Authority, Major General SUMN Manage called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (25 March 2024) at Air Force Headquarters.After the cordial discussions, mementos were exchanged between the Commander and the new Chairman to mark the occasion....

In a notable and farsighted move, the SLAF has initiated a collaborative effort with the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) to acquire technical consultancy and cooperation, training, data sharing, joint Research & Development (R&D) collaboration and resource sharing. The signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (25 March 2024) be...

The Inter Unit Tug of War Championship 2024 was held on 20 and 21 March 2024, at SLAF Base Katunayake. The awarding ceremony took place at the Hospital Sports Ground in Katunayake on 23 March 2024 with the gracious presence of the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PSN Fernando, as the Chief Guest.The Men’s Championship was clinched by 26 Regt Wing SLAF Base Katunayake, while t...

The 18th consecutive Flight Safety Workshop for Non-Commissioned Officers and the 1st batch for the year 2024 was successfully concluded at the Air Force Museum Auditorium, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The workshop was conducted from 18 March to 22 March 2024 and attended by 44 Non-Commissioned Officers representing all Directorates in this workshop. This 5-day workshop covered the main flight s...

The Chief Custodian of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dr. Pradeep Nilanga Dela, has made a noteworthy contribution of 2 million rupees in financial assistance towards the advancement of the 'Magen Pothak Uthurata' literacy campaign within the Northern Province of Sri Lanka in line to the celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.The ceremonial presentation of ...

The Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Mr. Dishan Gunasekara, made a significant contribution of 1 million rupees in financial assistance towards supporting the 'Magen Pothak Uthurata' literacy drive in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. This generous donation was made in line with the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.The symbolic presentation of the cheque ...