COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 – SRI LANKA SRI LANKA AIR

Colombo Air Symposium 2016

COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 SRI LANKA

ORGANISED BY

SRI LANKA AIR FORCE

SYMPOSIUM DELEGATES HANDBOOK

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INDEX

Title Page No

Overview 3-4

Event details 5

Symposium Programme 69

Symposium Panel / Moderators 10

International Presenters / Participants 11

National Presenters and Co-authors 12

Dress 13

Places of Attractions 14

Travel Tips 15 18

Important Contact Numbers 19

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COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 CREST

COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 SRI LANKA

OVERVIEW

The Colombo Air Symposium 2016 will provide a venue for Senior Military Leadership and other

experts to discuss and examine in depth the present and emerging threats in the region, and employ-

ment of Air Power in addressing such threats. The aim of the Colombo Air Symposium is to bring to-

gether the knowledge of professionals and experts in various fields in one forum, in order to be better

equipped to face present and future Defence and Security challenges in the region.

With a highly successful event that saw the birth of the Air Symposium in 2015, which tapped

the academic intellect within the Sri Lanka Air Force, the 2016 gathering is set to soar into greater

heights. This years Air Symposium aims to enlighten the participants, reaching out to defence analysts

within the military, as well as outside of it including international participants, through active and inten-

sive deliberations based on the theme of Air Power in the Context of Regional Defence and Security

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COMMANDER OF THE AIR FORCE

Air Marshal KVB Jayampathy WWV, RWP,RSP (3 bars), MSc (Int Rel), MIM (SL), qhi, fndu(China)

Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet in March 1982 and was

commissioned as a Pilot Officer in the General Duties Pilot Branch in April 1985. Following a distinguished

career spanning over 35 years, and upon holding numerous Operational, Command and Staff appointments he was appoint-

ed as the Commander of the SLAF on 13th September 2016. He is a graduate of the RAF Academy, Cranwell and National

Defence University, China, and holds a Master of Science degree in International Relations. Air Marshal Jayampathy is a deco-

rated helicopter pilot having received the Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya the Rana Wickrama Padakkama, as well as the

Rana Sura Padakkama thrice. He was also awarded with the Desha Puthra Sammanaya for sustaining injuries in combat whilst

flying being the first SLAF officer to receive that award.

SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Engr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi

Hailing from Polonnaruwa of North Central Sri Lanka, Engr Hettiarachchi is a Highly acclaimed

academic professional in the field of engineering. He received his Bachelor of Engineering

(Hons) at the University of Peradeniya and later earned his MSc from the University of Leuven,

Belgium. He has presented a number of academic papers at local and international forums. He assumed duties

as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence on 09 September 2015.

PRIME MINISTER

Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe

Hailing from Colombo, Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe is a product of Royal College Colombo. He

is a lawyer by profession. Hon Wickramasinghe holds the distinction of being selected to this

office for a record number of 4 times. He is involved in active politics since 1977 and has served

as the Minister of Youth Affairs, Science and Technology as well as the Leader of the Opposition

prior to taking up the present office.

PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA AND

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF ARMED FORCES

His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena

Hailing from Polonnaruwa of North Central Sri Lanka, HE Maithripala Sirisena was elected into

office on 08 January 2015. Prior to being elected he served in various ministerial capacities

including Agriculture, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development, and Health. He is involved in ac-

tive politics since 1970. He is an active advocate in the campaign against narcotics and drugs.

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EVENT DETAILS

Date - 01st and 02nd December 2016

Venue - Eagles Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Colombo

650'28.57"N 7952'46.06"E

How to get there

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COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 - PROGRAMME - DAY 1

Time Presentation / Activity Speakers

0900 Arrival of the Invitees

0930 Arrival of the Chief GuestEng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi

Secretary, Ministry of Defence

Inaugural Session to Commence with Air Force Anthem

0930-0940 Introductory Speech and Video

0940 Opening Remarks Commander of the Air Force

1005 Keynote address by the Chief Guest Secretary to the Ministry of Defence

1035-1115 Tea and Photograph

SESSION 1 : Surveillance and Reconnaissance Moderator : Air Cdre HMSKB Kotakadeniya

1120-1145

01st Paper: Use of Unmanned aerial ve-

hicles for the surveillance and recon-

naissance in the context of regional se-

curity

Gp Capt BAMP Balasooriya

1145-1210

02nd Paper: Effective utilization of re-

connaissance and surveillance air as-

sets to enhance regional security Air Cdre MDAP Payoe

1210-1220 Discussion

1220-1230 Summary/Final Comments by the Moderator

12301330 Lunch

Speech by Guest Speaker

1330-1335 Introduction of Guest Speaker

1335-1415 Speech by Guest Speaker Adm (Dr) JC Colombage

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Time Presentation / Activity Speakers

SESSION 2 : Regional Perspective Moderator : Air Cdre Richard Barrow (RAF)

14201445 03rd Paper: Air Power in Counter Terrorism opera-

tion: PAF perspective

AVM Haseeb Paracha

(PAF)

14451510 04th paper: Military Power in Regional Defence and

Security : A Royal Australian Air Force Perspective Air Cdre John Meier (RAAF)

15101530 Discussion

15301540 Summary/Final Comments by the Moderator

15401620 Tea Break

SESSION 3 : Smart Power- Moderator : Air Cdre CB Labrooy

16251650

06thPaper: Harnessing Cyber Power: lessons from

emerging Cyber super powers

Dr Harinda Vidanage

16501715

05th Paper: Air Power in the Context of Regional Se-

curity and Defence: Extending a Smart Air Power

Approach in South Asia

Mr Asanga

Abeygoonsekara

1715 - 1725 Discussion

1725-1735 Summary/Final Comments by the Moderator

1745-2000 Hrs Official reception hosted by the Commander of the Air Force

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SESSION 5 : Air Power in South Asia Moderator : Dr Harinda Vidanage

1040-1105

07thPaper: Common Security Threat in SAARC Re-

gion and Application of Air Power for Regional De-

fence and Security".

Gp Capt Mamunur Rashid

(BAF)

1105-1130 08th Paper: The Indian Air Force: A Stabilizing Force

in the Region

Air Cdre Indrapal Walia

(IAF)

1130-1140 Discussion

1140-1150 Summary/Final Comments by the Moderator

AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 - PROGRAMME - DAY 2

Time Presentation / Activity Speakers

SESSION 6 : Special Operations through Air Power- Mderator : Mr Asanga Abeygoonasekara

1150-1215 11th Paper: Expanding the Scope of Sri Lanka Spe-

cial Ops Forces through Air Power

Maj Gen Ralph Nugera

1215-1240 12th Paper: Integrating Airpower into Disaster Man-

agement

Miss AB Jahan

1240-1250 Discussion

1250-1300 Summary/Final Comments by the Moderator

SESSION 4 : Impact of Drones Moderator : Gp Capt RAUP Rajapaksha

09050930

09th Paper: Commercial Drones as an asymmetric

threat: Regional Security Perspective

Air Cdre RP Liyanagamage

09300955 10th Paper: Drone warfare for Regional Security: A

policy framework

Mr Nilanthan Niruthan

09551005 Discussion

1005-1015 Summary/Final Comments by the Moderator

1015 - 1035 Tea

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Time Presentation / Activity Speakers

1300-1320 Concluding Remarks Air Cdre SK Pathirana

1320-1330 Awarding of Certificates Commander of the Air Force

1330-1340

Vote of Thanks by Chairman

Organising Committee

Air Cdre

PDKT Jayasinghe

National Anthem

1340-1420 Lunch

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AIR SYMPOSIUM 2016 - PANEL

ChairmanOrganising Committee

Air Cdre PDKT Jayasinghe

MODERATORS

Air Cdre HMSKB Kotakadeniya Air Cdre Richard Barrow OBE Dr Harinda Vidanage

(RAF)

Air Cdre CB Labrooy Gp Capt RAUP Rajapakse Mr Asanga Abeygoonasekara

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INTERNATIONAL PRESENTERS

INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

1. Col Mark Dussaault - Canada

2. Col Kazuhiro Hashida - Japan

3. Gp Capt Kalitut Kamutchat - Thailand

Air Cdre John Meier

Australia

Gp Capt MD Mamunur Rashid

Bangladesh

AVM MH Paracha

Pakistan

Air Cdre Indrapal Walia