November 08, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has contributed $130 million to the national treasury since 2014, earned through its involvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations.
A new SLAF aviation contingent, comprising 20 officers and 88 airmen, is set to deploy to the Central African Republic in the first week of December. These personnel will support peacekeeping efforts in the region, fulfilling roles that include troop and elite transport, food and cargo logistics, inter-country flights, parachute drops, and medical evacuations.
