Kfir returns to the skies

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country's fighter fleet. The test flight was carried out following the successful completion of an extensive programme of ground validation, systems integration and technical testing under the Kfir modernization project.

The flight was witnessed by Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Sampath Thuyacontha and Commander of the Air Force Bandu Edirisinghe, together with senior Air Force officers and representatives involved in the upgrade programme.