Sri Lanka Military Aviation

They are training aircraft from the Indian air force. I think they are for SLAF trainers.

Highly doubt, recently i saw 2 Do 228's parked at BIA. SLAF might want get some maritime patrol aircraft

Is SLAF really going to purchase Chinese Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft?

The Sri Lanka Air Force said its Mi-17 helicopter, which was forced to land in a flooded area in Baddegama on May 29 after a technical failure, during rescue and relief operations will be removed from service.

An SLAF source said the Air Force usually did not operate helicopters which had crashed or forced to land on water.

It had deployed seven Mi-17 helicopters, three Bell-212 helicopters and one Bell-412 helicopter for relief and rescue operations during the recent landslide and flood disaster.

However, no casualties were reported in the accident and all crew members on board the helicopter escaped unhurt.

The helicopter was dismantled and the parts removed to the Koggala Air Force camp for repairs.

Meanwhile, SLAF Spokesman Gihan Senaviratne said he could not comment on the matter because of an ongoing inquiry.

Mi-17 is a medium twin-turbine Russian transport helicopter designed for troop transport and supply operations and was inducted to the SLAF in 1993. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

- See more at: http://www.dailymirror.lk/130296/Mi-....BF88xpYu.dpuf

Wonder if it was towing the boat?

An Air Force helicopter has crashed in Baddegama area but no casualties have been reported all crew members are safe - Air force spokesman

We recently bought 14 Mi 17 from russia , and there are 2 new bell 412's as well, apart from the 212's and 206's,all our Mi 24's are grounded and i doubt will fly again

I hope they are not going replace the Mi 24's with HAL ALH

Any idea how many military transport helicopters and military attack helicopters are in service in Sri Lanka? Are the current ones are too old and need replacements?

I dont think the govt will oreders these,and there is no requirement for choppers right now,i thinks its just indian properganda like the LCA and JF 17

This state has already experienced enough of India's shoddy quality not only on aviation but on states services like the railway where equipment provided by the Indians have prematurely and miserably.
I think we all can under why they are going ahead with these orders. And if this is the case then I will have to live in a bunker specially around RML and when I hear the sound of a chopper.

India is in discussions with Sri Lanka for the supply of Dhruv

Ecuador initially ordered seven of these. Four of the seven Dhruv helicopters were crashed. Then Ecuador cancels deal with HAL for this ‘crash-prone’ Dhruv and grounded others then put them on sale, and also there was a maintenance and spare parts problem. I don't know why this government even considering these.

India is in discussions with Sri Lanka for the supply of Dhruv indigenously developed advanced light helicopter (ALH).

This helicopter maintainance story came up in 2012 also, i hope the work something out this time, and I'm pretty sure we have more than 36 BMP2's and 6 Mi 24's

Russia in discussions with Sri Lanka to deliver frigates, offers to set up helicopter maintenance center

Mar 24, Colombo: Russia is in discussions with Sri Lanka over a contract on the delivery of Gepard 3.9-class frigates to Colombo and has also proposed to set up a service center for Russian-made helicopters in Sri Lanka, a Russian official has said.

According to Russian news agency Sputnik, deputy chief of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Mikhail Petukhov has revealed the plans on Friday at the LIMA-17 International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia.

"We've submitted our proposals to equip a helicopter maintenance center and provide spare parts for armored hardware to the Sri Lankan side," Petukhov said at the LIMA 2017 military show.

Sri Lanka has 12 Mi-8/17 military transport helicopters, six Mi-24P attack helicopters, 36 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, and around 50 BTR-80 amphibious armored personnel carriers.

Regarding the Gepard 3.9-class frigates, Petukhov said "The contract is currently at the stage of discussion."

An export version of Gepard-class Project 1166.1 frigates, Gepard 3.9 may be used in wartime to resist the engagement of enemy aircraft, ships and submarines; conduct escort missions; carry out of patrol duties; and provide fire support to landing missions and mine-laying.

Source:Colombopage
Fri, Mar 24, 2017, 06:47 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

Steps have been taken to use Batticaloa airport for Military operations