Ground Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay proudly celebrated its 31st anniversary today (13 January 2024). This Training Wing was initially established as the Combat Training School on 13 January 1993 and subsequently changed its name to Ground Training Wing on 15 July 2013.The Ground Training Wing has been commanded by 28 Commanding Officers and is presently commanded by Group Capt...

Air Vice Marshal Waruna Gunawardana RSP, USP, MDS, MIExpE, ndc (Ban), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (13 January 2024), after completing more than 32 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 Gunawardana made an official farewell call on ...

Air Vice Marshal Udula Wijesinghe USP, BSc (Def Stu), C Eng, MIE (SL), MCPM, AUKAP (UK) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (12 January 2024), after completing more than 32 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Constructions Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Wijesinghe made an offi...

One of the three Sri Lanka Air Force Mi-17 helicopters engaged in UN peacekeeping duties in the Central African Republic flew 140 nautical miles northeast of Bria on a UN peacekeeping operation and crash-landed this morning (12 December 2024). Initial investigations implied that the incident occurred during the landing of the Mi-17 helicopter in adverse wind-blown dust conditions. The pi...

The Change of Command at No. 3 Maritime Squadron, SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (11 January 2024), with the participation of all squadron members. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMCJK Ratnayake RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt), MSc (Mil Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi, handed over the command to Group Captain DGNB Senevirathne RWP, RSP and Bar, USP, psc, qfi. The outgoi...

The Change of Command at No. 3 Air Defence RADAR Squadron (No. 3 ADRS) SLAF Station Weerawila was held yesterday (10 January 2024). The Outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander SMK Gunarathne MSc (Def & Strat stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the Command to Wing Commander PGVCP Nandasena MSc (Def & Strat stu), psc.Wing Commander PGVCP Nandasena, previously held the appoin...

The annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony, dedicated to honouring the personnel of the SLAF who made the ultimate sacrifice and sought blessings for their souls and all the serving members of the SLAF, took place yesterday night (09 January 2024). Subsequently, an almsgiving for 13 Venerable Maha Sanga was conducted this morning (10 January 2024) at SLAF Station Morawewa. The Station...

The Change of Command at No 06 Air Defence RADAR Squadron (No 06 ADRS) SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (09 January 2024). The outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander BGDP Jayarathne MSc (Def & Strat stu), psc handed over the Command to Wing Commander AASA Gunarathne MSc (Def & Strat stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.  Wing Commander AASA Gunarathne previously held t...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Pidurutalagala was held yesterday (09 January 2024) where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MHMTCK Bandara Msc(Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the Command to Group Captain WGND Wewakumbura USP, MSc(Def &Strat Stu), Msc(Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMITD(SL), MIM(SL), pscThe new Commanding Officer, Group Captain WGND Wewakumbura prev...

The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral K.J Kularatne paid his farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa yesterday (09 January 2024) at Air Force Headquarters, prior to his retirement from the SL Navy.After a brief discussion, mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion. The Commander praised him for his distinguished service to the na...

The press briefing for the 'Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament – 2024' took place today, (08 January 2024), at the new Air Force Headquarters in the Defence Headquarters Complex.The key moments of the event included the unveiling of the Commander’s Cup Golf Trophy by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the Group Chief Officer of Dialog Enterprises, Mr. Navi...

The newly constructed Daycare Centre at SLAF Station Colombo was officially opened today (08 January 2024), by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa together with Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa at the Air Force Guwanpura premises.Daycare facilities within the Sri Lanka Air Force were established as a welfare service for both offic...

The Electronics Section and the Works Section were inaugurated today (08 January 2024), at the Air Force Guwanpura premises, under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The opening ceremony saw the Electronics Section unveiled by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Waruna Gunawardane, while the Works Section was opened by the Dir...

In line with the upcoming 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, scheduled for celebration on 02nd of March this year, a significant Social Mobilization Initiative titled "Wings of Friendship" has been set into motion. This initiative aims to renovate and enhance facilities in 73 selected schools across the North and North Central Provinces. The grand inauguration of the ...

The No 10 Fighter Squadron, renowned as the "Lion Cubs," celebrated its 28th anniversary yesterday (05 January 2024). The day commenced with a Working Parade, presided over by Wing Commander WMTGPS Wijekoon, the Commanding Officer, at the hangar premises.In addressing squadron personnel, Wing Commander Wijekoon reflected on the illustrious history of the squadron and acknowledged the not...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala celebrated its 14th Anniversary on 5 January 2024 giving prominence to social, religious and recreational activities. The Formation day working parade was reviewed by the acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader PGVCP Nandasena  which was followed by recreational activities by the serving personnel of the Station. As part of the anniv...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha declared open the newly constructed 04 story Officer’s General Service Quarters complex at SLAF Base Katunayake today morning (05th January 2024).  The Opening ceremony commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the commander. The symbolic handing over of the keys to the recipients of the new houses ...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted on 03 January 2024. The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain AKKR Abeysinghe Bsc (Def Stu), psc, Z handed over the command to Group Captain MF Jansen USP, BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), A Eng, Z. Group Cap...

In a noteworthy diplomatic engagement, the fourth edition of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Defence Dialogue unfolded successfully at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on 3 January 2024. The dialogue, attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, that was led by General Kamal Gunaratne (Retired), Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri ...

The outgoing Commanding Officer Wing Commander PS Liyanarachchi RWP, RSP and four Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Con & Pea Stu), psc handed over the Command of the No. 7 Helicopter Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Wing Commander HK Liyanarachchi USP yesterday (03 January 2024). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was held ...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, conducted a courtesy call at the invitation of the Ambassador of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung today (04 January 2024). The meeting took place at the Embassy of the United States in Colombo.In accordance with the Ambassador's invitation, an introductory visit was held within the...