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News | Oct 02, 2024

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The NDC Contributes to the 17th International Research Symposium of KDU

The Kotelawala Defence University hosted the 17th International Research Symposium (IRC) focusing on the theme.......

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News | Sep 19, 2024

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A delegation from Bangladesh visits the NDC

A delegation of 20 participants from the Bangladesh Armed Forces' War Course, led by Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque.......

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News | Sep 11, 2024

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A Russian delegation visits the NDC

The National Defence College welcomed a distinguished Russian military delegation led by Colonel General Zarudnitsky Vladimir.......

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News | Sep 03, 2024

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A delegation from India visits the NDC

AThe National Defence College welcomed a distinguished Russian military delegation led by Colonel General Zarudnitsky Vladimi.......

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News | Sep 16, 2024

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The NDC holds The 4th Diners’ Club

Ms Aruni Wijewardane, the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, delivered an insightful lecture on7u.......

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News | Aug 08, 2024

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NS&SS Course 3/2024 Visits the Airforce Base at Katunayake

The National Security and Strategic Studies Course 3/2024 course participants from the National Defence College had the opportunity to .......

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News | July 25, 2024

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US scholars deliver lectures at NDC

Distinguished academics Dr. Solomon Major and Mr. Oscar De Soto recently visited the National Defence College of Sri Lanka.......

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News | July 05, 2024

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A delegation from Army War College visits the NDC

A delegation of student officers of the Senior Command Course and staff of the Army War College, visited the National Defence College on 4 July 2024.......

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News | July 04, 2024

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The National Defence College holds the third Diners’ Club

The third Diners' Club event of the National Defence College was held on 3 July 2024 to enhance the knowledge base of course participants of NS&SS Course 3/2024 on science and technology. Senior Professor Veranja Karunaratne.......

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News | june 28, 2024

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NS&SS course 03/2024 visits The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC)

The course participants and the faculty of NS&SS Course 03 of the National Defence College conducted a study visit to the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology on 27 June 2024......

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News | june 24, 2024

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The National Defence College holds a ‘Poson Bathi Gee evening’

The National Defence College Celebrated the richness of Sri Lankan culture with a vibrant 'Poson Bathi Gee Evening' held on 20 June 2024. .....

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News | june 19, 2024

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Chinese NDU delegation visits The National Defence College

On June 18, 2024, delegation from the National Defence University of the People's Republic of China visited the National Defence College.....

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News | june 14, 2024

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Scholars from the US deliver lectures at NDC

Distinguished scholars Dr. Barak Salmoni, Mr. Maxwell Kelly, Mr. Oscar De Soto, and Mr. Matthew B. Ashley recently graced the National Defence College.....

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News | june 07, 2024

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The National Defence College holds the second Diners’ Club

Mr KM Mahinda Siriwardane, the esteemed Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies, .....

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News | june 06, 2024

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Major General Scott Winter, Deputy Commanding General-Australia, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) visits the National Defence College of Sri Lanka

A delegation led by Major General Scott Winter, Deputy Commanding General-Australia, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), .....

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News | june 03, 2024

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The National Defence College visits the Port Authority and Colombo Dockyard Limited

A local study visit was carried out by the NS&SS Course 3/2024 as per the economic security module on 30 May 2024 .....

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News | May 22, 2024

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NDC Course 3/2024 visits The Central Bank of Sri Lanka

As part of their comprehensive curriculum on economic security, the Course Participants of the National Defence College had the unique opportunity to visit .....

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News | May, 15 2024

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The National Defence College Concludes International Collaborative Study Package (ICSP) 2024

As part of the course curriculum, the Course Participants of NS&SS Course 3/2024 embarked on significant study visits to India, Indonesia, and Pakistan......

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News | April, 25 2024

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Deputy Chief of Staff of the Land Forces of the Russian Federation visits the National Defence College

The National Defence College Sri Lanka warmly welcomed Major General Sviridov Vladimir, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Land Forces of the Russian.....

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News | April, 11 2024

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The National Defence College celebrates the New Year

On the vibrant evening of 5th April 2024, the National Defence College hosted a spectacular New Year festival at the Barnhouse Studio at Hirana - Panadura. The event was a blend of traditions, camaraderie, and cultural exchanges, bringing together local and foreign Course Participants to.....

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News | April, 05 2024

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The Australian Defence Attaché visits the National Defence College

The Australian Defence Attaché, Colonel Amanda Johnson, CSC, and Bar, ndc paid an official visit to the National Defence College Sri Lanka on 4th April 2024 to mark the official donation of books to the NDC library. .....

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News | March, 27 2024

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Study visit to The Department of National Archives (NDC Course 03/2024)

To acquire knowledge on services rendered to the public by the National Archive services, access to records and publications, and to understand the objectives and functions, Participants of NDC Course 03 engaged in a perceptive study visit to the Department of National Archives on 26 March 2024.....

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News | March, 25 2024

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NDC Course 3/2024 visits strategically significant Trincomalee

On the vibrant evening of 5th April 2024, the National Defence College hosted a spectacular New Year festival at the Barnhouse Studio at Hirana - Panadura. The event was a blend of traditions, camaraderie, and cultural exchanges, bringing together.............

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News | March, 14 2024

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The First “Diners Club” event of National Defence College course number 03/2024

National Security and Strategic Studies (NS&SS) Course No 3/2024, the “DINERS CLUB” evocative event was held on 14 March 2024, in a pristine environment at the NDC green lawn. ...........

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News | March, 07 2024

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Study visit to Sri Lanka Parliament

The participants of the National Defence College course No 3/2024 undertook a meaningful visit to the Sri Lanka Parliament (07 Mar 2024). ...........

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News | March, 06 2024

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Study visit to Colombo National Museum

Currently, participants of NDC Course No: 3/2024 are following the Sri Lanka studies module. In an effort to deepen their understanding of historical evidence, early civilization, and cultural advancements in Sri Lanka, the NDC delegation undertook a visit to the Colombo National Museum (06 Mar 2024). ...........

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News | March, 06 2024

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United States Air War College delegation dngages with NDC a day of insightful exchange

The Course Participants and the Faculty of National Security and Strategic Studies (NS&SS) Course No 3/2024 of the National Defence College successfully completed a study tour to Trincomalee with the aim of broadening the knowledge spectrum...........

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News | Jan 19, 2024

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The “ICE BREAKER” gathering of NDC Course Number 03 was held at the college premises on 19 January 2024

The college orchestrated an event designed to foster interaction among Course Participants and their spouses, providing an opportunity for engagement with faculty members. Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu, the Commandant...........

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News | Jan 16, 2024

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NDC Commenced the third Batch of The National Security and Strategic studies course 03/2024 With International Participants

In a historic moment, the National Defence College, Sri Lanka embarked on its main annual academic programme, National Security and Strategic Studies Course No 03/2024 today (16 January 2024)...........

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News | Jan 01, 2024

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NDC commenced Year 2024 with the first working day with a proactive approach

The first working day of 2024 was marked with a formal ceremony at NDC today (01 January), evincing due prominence to flag hoisting, recitation of the National Anthem, swearing in the Government Service......................

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News | Nov 21, 2023

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The graduation ceremony of The National Defence College course number 02 concludes in a successful Note

The Graduation Ceremony for the second batch of the National Security and Strategic Studies Course at the National Defence College Sri Lanka took place on November 21, 2023, at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall in Attidiya. ...........

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News | Nov 10, 2023

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Chief of Defence Staff addresses the course participants of course No 02 at NDC

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General G.D.H. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil delivered a lecture to Course No 02 (10 November 2023). ...........

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News | Nov 06, 2023

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Chief of Defence Staff addresses the course participants of course No 02 at NDC

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil addressed the Course Participants of the Course No 02 at NDC today (06 November 2023) ...........

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News | Nov 06, 2023

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Commander of the Army Addresses The Course Participants of Course No 02 at NDC

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General HLVM Liyanage RWP, RSP, ndu visited the National Defence College today (06 November 2023)..........

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News | Nov 02, 2023

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NDC Research Symposium 2023

The ‘NDC Research Symposium - 2023’ of National Defence College was held at the Auditorium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU today (02 November 2023) under the theme of “Strategizing Security Challenges in a Dynamic Environment"...........

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News | Oct 30, 2023

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The Commander of the Air Force visited the NDC

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa RSP and two Bars, VSV, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MA in IS&S (UK), BSc (Def Stu), MIM (SL), AMIE (SL), rcds, psc visited the..........

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News | Oct 27, 2023

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The Commander of the Navy visited the NDC

Marking the annual visit of the NDC course by service commanders, the Commander of the Navy visited the NDC today (27 October 2023)..........

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News | Oct 09, 2023

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National Defence College hosts 'Diners Club', featuring Sri Lankan war veterans to share Strategic insights on three decades of conflict

In an another profoundly enlightening ‘Diners Club’ event, the National Defence College, brought together a distinguished group of Sri Lankan war veterans to share their profound experiences and strategic insights with course..........

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News | Oct 06, 2023

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The Net Assessment Capsule for Course No. 02

The Net Assessment Capsule was held as a 5-day programme from 02 October 2023 to 06 October 2023. Brigadier Santosh Kumar Nair (Head of Faculty,.........

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News | Sep 25, 2023

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NDC concluded International Collaborative Study Package (ICSP)

NDC concluded International Collaborative Study Package (ICSP) which scheduled as per annual course curriculum of NDC course number 02.........

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News | Sep 08, 2023

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The Commandant NDC Bangladesh Lieutenant General Md Akbar Hossain SBP, BSP, SUP (BAR), afwc, psc, G+, PhD visited the NDC Sri Lanka

Accepting the invitation made by the Commandant National Defence College Sri Lanka, Commandant to the National Defence College Bangladesh, Lieutenant General Md Akbar Hossain SBP, BSP, SUP (BAR), afwc, psc, G+, PhD visited the NDC Sri Lanka today (08 September 2023),.........

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News | Sep 07, 2023

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The Commandant NDC Sri Lanka Maj Gen DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu and the course NO 2 attended 16th international research conference held at KDU

The Commandant NDC Sri Lanka Maj Gen DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu and the course NO 2 attended 16th international research conference held at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University yesterday (07 September 2023). .........

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News | Aug 31, 2023

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Honourable MUM Ali Sabry PC, MP at the NDC Dinners’ Club

The "DINERS CLUB" event was held yesterday (31 August 2023) at the College Auditorium in accordance with the course curriculum of the.........

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News | Aug 28, 2023

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Indian NDC delegation visits National Defence College

A delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) led by Rear Admiral Sanjay Sachdeva Head of Delegation (HOD) visited NDC.........

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News | Aug 21, 2023

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Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka delivers a Lecture at NDC

A very important, timely and productive lecture was conducted by Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka today (21 August).........

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News | Aug 10, 2023

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Mr. Austin Fernando delivers a lecture

Mr. Austin Fernando visited the NDC to conduct a lecture on a topic related to Geo – Politics and Strategy today (10 August 23).........

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News | July 14, 2023

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NDC launched its first ever Research Journal

Being highest seat of military education in the country and after being inauguration, first ever Research Journal of 2022 was launched........

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News | July 05, 2023

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Ambassador Ravinatha Ariyasinghe delivers a lecture

As per the scheduled programme during the second semester, a lecture was conducted on “Emerging Trends and Looming Challengers.........

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News | June 23, 2023

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NDU People’s Republic of China visited NDC

A delegation from the Joint Operation College of National Defence University (NDU) the People’s Republic of China visited the National Defence College today (23th June 2023)........

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News | June 08, 2023

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Scholars from US ISGA conducted sessions at NDC

Being one of the most important resourceful academia entitles in the NDC, United States Institute for Security Governance Agency (US ISGA) Officials.......

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News | June 06, 2023

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Course No: 02 visited Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Air Force Base Katunayake

National Defence College conducted its local visit during 5th module to BIA and SLAF today. The Chairmen and officials of BIA briefed the aviation function.......

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News | May 29, 2023

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Mr. Arun Dawson from the Department of War Studies at King's College London delivers a Lecture

Mr. Arun Dawson from the Department of War Studies at King's College London, conducted an informative lecture on the topic of 'Ensuring Security.......

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News | May 25, 2023

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A delegation from the Kings College London visited NDC and had an interaction session with Course Participants

A delegation, led by Defence attaché of the United Kingdom, Colonel Paul Clayton, and representatives from Kings College London.......

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News | May 18, 2023

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Study Visit to Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Sri Lanka Custom, Colombo Dockyard limited and Colombo Port City

Being one of the most important resourceful academia entitles in the NDC, United States Institute for Security Governance Agency.......

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News | May 03, 2023

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National Defence College Warmly Welcomes Major General Chris Smith (Australian Army)

A delegation, comprising of five members with Head of Delegation from US Army pacific visited the NDC during the visit to Sri Lanka.......

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News | May 02, 2023

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National Defence College Warmly Welcomes The Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force

A delegation, headed by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC Chief of the Air Staff.....

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