Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
2026-10-20 00:00:00
By SLAF Media
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NO.6 AIR DEFENCE RADAR SQUADRON MARKS 17TH ANNIVERSARY
The No. 6 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 17th anniversary on 15 October 2026. The No. 6 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently, the squadron was relocated into SLAF Academy China Bay on 05 May 2012 in order to meet the operational requirements of the National Air Defence System.
Marking the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GAKMP Chandralal.
In line with the anniversary celebration, Shramadana campaigns were conducted at public beach Trincomalee. Furthermore, to make the event more memorable, the dinner was distributed to the children at 'Rewatha' Children's Home in China Bay with the participants of No. 6 ADRS personnel.
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The No. 6 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 17th anniversary on 15 October 2026. The No. 6 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently, the squadron was relocated into SLAF Academy China Bay on 05 May 2012 in order to meet the operational requirements of the National Air Defence System.
Marking the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GAKMP Chandralal.
In line with the anniversary celebration, Shramadana campaigns were conducted at public beach Trincomalee. Furthermore, to make the event more memorable, the dinner was distributed to the children at 'Rewatha' Children's Home in China Bay with the participants of No. 6 ADRS personnel.
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The No. 6 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 17th anniversary on 15 October 2026. The No. 6 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently, the squadron was relocated into SLAF Academy China Bay on 05 May 2012 in order to meet the operational requirements of the National Air Defence System.
Marking the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GAKMP Chandralal.
In line with the anniversary celebration, Shramadana campaigns were conducted at public beach Trincomalee. Furthermore, to make the event more memorable, the dinner was distributed to the children at 'Rewatha' Children's Home in China Bay with the participants of No. 6 ADRS personnel.
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The No. 6 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 17th anniversary on 15 October 2026. The No. 6 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently, the squadron was relocated into SLAF Academy China Bay on 05 May 2012 in order to meet the operational requirements of the National Air Defence System.
Marking the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GAKMP Chandralal.
In line with the anniversary celebration, Shramadana campaigns were conducted at public beach Trincomalee. Furthermore, to make the event more memorable, the dinner was distributed to the children at 'Rewatha' Children's Home in China Bay with the participants of No. 6 ADRS personnel.
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