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Australia’s new gift for Sri Lanka : Beechcraft King Air 350   Source : newswire The Australian Government today provided a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft, Beechcraft King Air 350, to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on a gratis basis. The aircraft will expand SLAF’s aerial maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and contribute to Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to maintain a peaceful and secure Indian Ocean region. “Australia’s grant of this aircraft to Sri Lanka emphasizes the strong partnership between the two nations and reinforces the joint commitment to combating human smuggling and enhancing regional stability,” Sri Lanka Air Force said in a statement. (Newswire)   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

Oct 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Good News From Jayam – September 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items goodnewsfromjayam.com Hilton Colombo – New Years Eve Dinner Dance High-Five to 2025 Book your tickets now! President opens “The Mall” Duty-Free shopping complex in Colombo Port City President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially opened “The Mall,” a newly constructed duty-free shopping complex within the Colombo Port City area on September 5. This marks the debut of the first urban duty-free shopping mall in the region, featuring a range of stores, restaurants, and various retail outlets. Notable international duty-free retailers, including One World, China Duty Free Group (CDFG), and Flemingo will be operating within the mall, positioning the Colombo Port City as a premier shopping destination. Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft donated by US to arrive next week The US Embassy is pleased to announce that the Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka ...

Sep 11, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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SLAF Chief engages in strategic talks at ASPC 2024 in Australia image Source:-dailynews.lk Source:- dailynews.lk The Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, participated in the recently concluded Air and Space Power Conference (ASPC) 2024 in Australia. The conference, themed “Building readiness and resilience in National Air and Space Power,” gathered high-ranking defence leaders, policymakers and military representatives from various countries. During the event, Air Marshal Rajapaksa engaged in bilateral discussions with several key figures. The SLAF Commander met with the HC of Sri Lanka to Australia, Chithranganee Wagiswara, where they discussed ongoing collaborative efforts in Maritime Domain Awareness and explored opportunities for joint exercises with the Australian Military. Similarly, discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Australia focused on enhancing the Sri Lanka Air Force’s capabilities through the donation of the Beechcraft King Air 350, aimed at augmenting ISR capabilities and training opportunities. Air ...

May 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Maritime security – Technology, capacity building and collaboration the way forward: Vice Admiral Perera   Image Source:Themorning Source:Themorning Climate change-related issues and HA/DR will be key issues in future SLN looking to improve underwater domain awareness Need a purpose built multi-role vessel to respond to maritime emergencies, SAR Command and control synergy, air defence, anti-submarine warfare capacity building needed Image Source:Themorning The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) turned 73 last December and is going through an evolutionary period. The navy patrols Sri Lanka’s furthest ocean frontier, acts as our ambassador, and conducts constabulary missions which safeguard Sri Lankan interests. For a relatively small navy, the SLN has over the last decade re-emerged, playing a regional role and punching above its weight by patrolling distant waters used for narcotics trafficking that are seldom patrolled by other powerful navies. It has also become a first responder to maritime emergencies and has gained experience ...

Jan 7, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka vis-à-vis Gaza-by Air Chief Marshal Gagan bulathsingala   Source:Dailymirror Both Hamas and the LTTE were designated by the United States as foreign terrorist organizations on the same day Oct 8, 1997 Gaza is running out of essential commodities such as water, fuel, and supplies amid an Israeli aid blockade The UN Security Council in a press statement said that they strongly condemn the LTTE for its acts of terrorism over many years   Sri Lanka said that the armed forces ended the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) conflict in May 2009 through a “Humanitarian Operation”, but the successive governments still defend a UN-led probe into the alleged human rights violations. At the turn of the century, it wasn’t uncommon for Hamas and LTTE- widely known as the Tamil Tigers- to find reference in the same debates as governments around the world ...

Nov 12, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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ACM Walter Fernando Trailblazing sky journeys of an innovative thinker-by Air Chief Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala Source:Dailymirror In the dominion of documenting the remarkable lives and contributions of individuals, timing often plays a pivotal role. Today, we stand at a unique juncture, a moment when Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Walter Fernando is not only with us, but continues to inspire, influence, and shape the younger generations. This is my endavour in publishing this article. First and foremost, ACM Fernando’s lifetime affords us the invaluable opportunity to celebrate his achievements, share his wisdom, and pay tribute to his enduring impact directly on the SLAF. Furthermore, we honour the principle of recognition and appreciation, a fundamental aspect of human connection. This article is not merely to recount ACM Fernando’s accomplishments, but to allow them to be part of the conversation, to witness the reverberation of his life’s work and influence on others. It ...

Sep 28, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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TRAINING AIRCRAFT OF SLAF CRASHES KILLING TWO – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain A training aircraft that took off from the China Bay Airport in Trincomalee has crashed, killing both the Sri Lanka Air Force personnel onboard. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirmed that the crashed plane is a PT6 aircraft used to train pilots at the No 1 Flying Training Wing in SLAF Academy China Bay, that had taken off from the China Bay airstrip this morning (07) for an air test. However, the aircraft had crashed in the vicinity of the SLAF Camp in China Bay around 11.27 am. The SLAF Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa has appointed a special investigation committee for further investigations into the accident. ...

Aug 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Seychelles men and women volleyball teams arrive in Sri Lanka-by Susil Premalal   Source:Dailymirror The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of Seychelles arrived in Sri Lanka today (19).    This is the first time that two national volleyball teams from Seychelles, an East African country, will participate in a tour of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) says that the two traveling Seychelles teams are going to compete in this country for five matches including against the Sri Lanka Men’s and Women’s Teams during this five-day tour.    ...

Jul 21, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Fighting & Dying FOR Britain during the Two World Wars – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis A New Book on  The Ceylonese Volunteers in World War I and World War II The reasons for printing the book on the Ceylonese Volunteers in WW 1 & 2 were as follows: to record for posterity the sacrifice, dedicated commitment and volunteerism of over 1500 Ceylonese Volunteers in WW 1 and over 6000 Ceylonese Volunteers in WW 2. Many fell in battle, some were injured and many others sacrificed their youth to serve in the British Forces. Their service and sacrifice needs to be recorded with gratitude which is the sole purpose of the book. It was compiled by a team of retired Tri-Forces officers from available information in the public domain. The book also incorporated over 300 pages of our military history and the formation of the three Armed Forces. The Ceylon Defence Force was the ...

Oct 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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V. P. Gunathilake – a legendary volleyball player from RCAF V. P. Gunathilake Source:Dailynews V. P. Gunathilake was a brilliant volleyball player who represented Sri Lanka, Royal Ceylon Air Force (RCAF) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) volleyball teams with distinction. He was the first volleyball player from the SLAF to represent the National Volleyball Team. He played for Ceylon in two matches against the Japan National Team in Colombo on October 8 and 9, 1970 and Test Matches against Kerala Province Team from India from November 1 to 10, 1973 in Sri Lanka. ...

May 20, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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