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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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70 years of SLAF Sporting Milestones Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Air Force has produced some outstanding sportsmen and women who have brought glory to the motherland during the 70 years of existence. The notable feature of these great men and women is that they have excelled at sports while protecting the motherland. Especially Air Force sportsmen and women excelled in the Athletics, Rugby, Soccer, Cycling, Boxing and many more sports disciplines locally and internationally. The following achievements of these sports personnel have been written in gold in the annals of the SLAF. First National Record by an Airman Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Nagalingam Balasubramanium became the first RCyAF Airman to create a National Record when he cleared a distance of 48: 01/2 (14.64) at the Quadrangle Athletics Meet Triple Jump event on 28 November 1959. ...

Mar 13, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Cherished sporting milestones of Air Force Source:Island 70 Years of Sri Lanka Air Force Sports During the 70 years of existence, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has produced some outstanding sportsmen and women who have brought immense glory to the country. The notable feature of most of these great men and women is that they have rendered their service not only in the field of sports but also in their own profession in the SLAF. The following achievements of these sports personnel have been written in gold in the annals of the SLAF. First National Record by an Airman Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Nagalingam Balasubramanium became the first airman to create a National Record, when he cleared a distance of 48 and 1/2 feet (14.64) at the triple jump event at the Quadrangle Athletics Meet on 28 November 1959. ...

Mar 13, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates its 70th anniversary-BY NIROSHA RAJAPAKSE Source:sundayobserver The faith was kept and the fight was fought, the glory theirs, the duty ours. Right throughout last week, the powwow of the dutiful Sri Lankans was centered on the 70th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). In view of its 70th anniversary, the SLAF demonstrated a special air show from March 03 to 05 at 5.00 pm at the Galle Face Green along with Indian Aerobatics teams. With a humble beginning as the Royal Ceylon Air Force with its establishment running back to March 02 1951, with barely 06 officers and 21 airmen, the revolutionary transformation of the SLAF into a formidable and masterly force, with a present capacity of nearly 34,000 officers and airmen and currently scattered into 20 branches deserves a true and lavish acclaim. ...

Mar 8, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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