The Awarding Ceremony of Air Crew Qualification Insignia was held today (06 November 2023) at Air Force Headquarters, where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the event as the chief guest. Accordingly, Flight Engineer, Load Master, Air Surveillance Brevets and Fighter Controllers' Badges were awarded to the individuals who qualified for the respective tra...

The 2nd  South Asian Sambo Championship, organized by the Bangladesh Sambo and Kurash Association, was held from 01st November to 04th  November 2023, at the Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 172 players from six countries competed in 56 weight categories.SLAF Judo Player Copral Chandima AAA secured the bronze medal in the 88 Kg weight catego...

The Air Force Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 14th Anniversary today (05th November 2023), under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain BKDM Sumanasekara.In honour of the occasion, the Air Force Museum has organized a Shramadana Campaign at Hindu College Ratmalana, Siri Vijitharamaya and Jumma Masjid Mosque at Ratmalana. Additionally, a Bodhi Pooja...

The Community Service Project was successfully concluded yesterday (04 November 2023), at Ananda Balika National School in Polonnaruwa, led and closely supervised by Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain PDSS Gunawardane.The project involved the renovation of the 71-year-old Sugala Devi Hall and the transformation of an old classroom building into the main administrative b...

The ‘Guwan Mithudam’ CSR project was successfully concluded today (03 November 2023) at Mullivaikkal East Government Tamil Mix School by Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu, under the guidance of the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa.  The project involved renovating and repainting of the school’s lavatory complex and installation of...

The ‘NDC Research Symposium 2023’ of National Defence College was held at the Auditorium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU yesterday  (02 November 2023) under the theme “Strategizing Security Challenges in a Dynamic Environment".The event was exclusively designed to promote defence research culture and create an environment to explore research ideas related to the discipline o...

A special donation program was organized at Karavilayaya Maha Vidyalaya in Embilipitiya yesterday (02 November 2023), by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. This school is located in a rural area in the Ratnapura district and receiving education approximately 400 students. These children face significant challenges in meeting their basic educational needs due to financial constraints.In response...

The passing out parade of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Hermann Loos and De Soysa Championship 2023 was held yesterday (02 November 2023) at the NCC Training Centre at Rantembe.  The Hermann Loos and De Soysa Trophies of this year were won by Ananda College Colombo Cadet Platoon and Girls' High School Kandy Cadet Platoon. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa ...

The Ananda College, Colombo pioneering Sri Lanka's First English Buddhist School Celebrates 137th Author's Day with the Grand Opening of 'Ananda Museum' today (01 November 2023).  This remarkable project, five years in the making was brought to completion under the guidance of the school's current Principal, Mr. Lal Dissanayake and was executed by the College Archaeological Society....

A collaborative exercise involving with Indian Naval Advance Light Helicopter (ALH), Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force took place from 19 October 2023 to 31 October 2023 for the second consecutive year. The exercise was concluded successfully in the seas off Colombo.  The Sri Lankan Naval Ship Vijayabahu, along with the Indian Navy Advance Light Helicopter - IN 710, participate...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community service by successfully concluding a significant intraocular lens transplant surgery event for the less privileged villagers residing around the Air Force Academy in China Bay. This benevolent endeavor was made possible through the invaluable guidance and support of Air Vice Marshal Lalith Jayaweer...

SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a lecture on “How to inculcate a healthy relationship with your partner” for the service personnel and their spouses yesterday (31 October 2023) at the main Auditorium of SLAF TTS Ekala. The programme was conducted by Mr. Akila Vimanga Senewirathne together with Mrs. Subhashini Ekanayake. Mr. Akila Vimanga Senewirathne is a renowned Sinhala language i...

SLAF Cyclist Leading Aircraftsman (LAC) Namarathna SR won the Men’s Solo event of ‘6th Race the Pearl’ International Ultra High Endurance Cycling Race conducted by Spinner Cycling on 28 October 2023 from Point Pedro to Dickwella. LAC Namarathna also set a new record by finishing the event within 19 hours 22 minutes and 36 seconds clocking an average speed of 30.95 kmph. The Cyclist...

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa together with the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya and Central Environment Authority instigated the eight wave of seed bombing at Labugasdamana Government Forest Reservation in Anuradhapura on 30 and 31 October 2023.Under the close supervision of Commanding Officer SLAF Agro Unit, Grou...

The Sir Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) organized the National Water Polo Championship 2023, which took place from 29 October to 30 October 2023, at the Air Force Aquatics sports complex, Ratmalana. The Air Force Men’s team claimed the title of National Water Polo Championship consecutively for the second years with a score of 15 - 08 in the final against Royal College Union Aquatic...

The Bell 212 SUH 537 gallantly logged 10,000 flying hours on 28 Oct 2023. This exceptionally versatile flying machine initially crafted in August 1982 earned its rightful place in the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in 1985. It commenced its service with a modest eighty-two flying hours under the banner of the No 4 Helicopter Squadron. In 1994, a significant transition took place when SUH 537...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa was invited to conduct a Guest Lecture on "Sri Lanka Air Force Concerns on National Security" for the officers of Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 02 at National Defence College today (30 October 2023).The Commandant of the National Defence College, Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa received the Commander on his arrival a...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the second edition of Eagles’ Monsoon Cup  Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday (29 October 2023) in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa graced the tournament as the Chief Guest. The tournament was powered by...

The "Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training Course No. 02-2023" was successfully conducted at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Ampara from 16th to 28th October 2023, with the participation of 18 aircrew members, including 06 Pilots, 02 Flight Engineers, 01 U/T Flight Engineer, 02 Loadmasters, 05 Air Gunners and 02 Cabin crew. Furthermore, one foreign ...

A house constructed by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, under special full house category was handed over to Sergeant Niroshana GS yesterday (28 October 2023). and the house warming ceremony was held at No. 10/39, Weheregama, Central Camp, Ampara. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit funded this proj...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha Conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala yesterday (27th October 2023).Commanding Officer Group Captain Thushara Bandara received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded to the Commander. The Commander inspected all areas of the Station including No 07 Air...