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  • Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka delivers a Lecture at NDC

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  • Amb HMGS Palihakkara delivers a Lecture at NDC

  • Prof Rohan Gunaratna Delivers a Lecture at NDC

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

    News | May 25, 2023

    A delegation, led by Defence attaché of the United Kingdom, Colonel Paul Clayton,...............

  • The Newly Appointed Commandant Assumed Duties

    News | March, 16, 2023

    Major General DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army took office as the 2nd Commandant (Overlooking) of the National Defence College (NDC) on 16 March 2023.
    On arrival, he was received by the Secretary, National Defence College Brigadier WASR Wijedasa WWV RSP USP ndc psc and then the Commandant was honoured with a colourful Guard Turnout accorded by the troops of Sri Lanka Army......

  • Major General DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu

    Message of the Commandant

    The National Defence College (NDC) Sri Lanka which is inaugurated in 2021 is among the newest institutions in this field and established in par with other regional and global higher defence education institutions..........

  • National Defence College Sri Lanka @ 2021

  • National Defence College (NDC) was established as the premier institute that promotes strategic thinking for the senior officers of the Tri-Services, Police and Public Service. Its mission is to provide holistic knowledge with a view of developing highly qualified strategic decision-makers in the realm of the national security, statecraft, diplomacy and public policy to ensure national security and national development of Sri Lanka. The reading will aim at creating strategic thinkers, strategic analysts, decision-makers and strategic advisors. The institution will provide professional counsel to the Government in national and international security matters and also acts as a think-tank on matters of national security.

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    News | May 18, 2023

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

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    News | May 03, 2023

    National Defence College Warmly Welcomes Major General Chris Smith
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    News | May 02, 2023

    National Defence College Warmly Welcomes The Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force
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    News | april 26, 2023

    Nigerian NDC delegation visits National Defence College
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    News | April 19, 2023

    Course Participants of NDC Visits Trincomalee
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    News | april 17, 2023

    Dr WA Wijewardena delivers a Lecture at NDC

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    News | March 22, 2023

    A “Diners Club” Event Held At The NDC
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    News | March 14, 2023

    Study Visit to National Museum and National Archives by NDC Course No: 2/2023

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    News | Feb 14, 2023

    Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka delivers a Lecture at NDC

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    News | Feb 08, 2023

    Print exhibition organized by the Awarelogue Initiative at NDC in view of the 75th independence celebrated in 2023

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    News | Feb 03, 2023

    The Nepal Defence Attaché calls on the Commandant NDC
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    News | Jan 13, 2023

    The “ICE BREAKER” session of National Defence College Course Number 02/2023
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    News | Jan 10, 2023

    NDC Welcomes The Second Batch Of The National Security and Strategic Studies Course 02/2023
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    News | Jan 02, 2023

    NDC Welcomes The First Working Day of The Year 2023
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    News | Dec 13, 2022

    National Defence College Warmly Welcomes The Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy
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    News | Dec 08, 2022

    National Defence College Warmly Welcomes The Defence Attaché orientation Course No. 5 Along with The Members of The Geneva Centre for Security Policy

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    News | Dec 08, 2022

    The NDC First Batch Adds a New Chapter to The College History
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    News | Nov 14, 2022

    NDC Celebrates Its First Anniversary
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    News | Sep 15, 2022

    National Defence College warmly welcomes the United Kingdom Defence Academy Delegation

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    News | Sep 15, 2022

    The Commandant NDC hosted a dinner in honour of the NDC Student Officers

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    News | Sep 15, 2022

    National Defence College Pinning Ceremony
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    News | Sep 15, 2022

    President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s full speech at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College on 14th September, 2022
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    News | Sep 11, 2022

    The National Defence College Inaugural Graduation Ceremonyy
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    News | Sep 09, 2022

    The Inspector General of Police hosted a dinner in honour of the NDC Student Officers

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    News | Sep 08, 2022

    Commander of the Navy offers a Special Dinner for the NDC Course No.1

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    News | Sep 06, 2022

    Commander of the Army invites NDC Course No.1 for a Special Dinner

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    News | Sep 02, 2022

    NDC Course No.1 has been invited for a Special Dinner at the Air Force Commander’s Residence
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    News | Aug 26, 2022

    Brig. Hiran Halangode GW (Retd) visits National Defence College
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    News | Aug 19, 2022

    NDC Delegation Covers Another Local Visit Concerning Strategic Locations and Institutions
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    News | Aug 18, 2022

    Study Visit to Colombo Lotus Tower
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    News | Aug 17, 2022

    Inaugural NDC Research Symposium 2022
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    News | Aug 15, 2022

    Course Participants of NDC embarked in local study visit to Trincomalee
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    News | Aug 10, 2022

    Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General G.D.H. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) delivers a Lecture at NDC
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    News | Aug 10, 2022

    Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General HLVM Liyanage delivers a Lecture at NDC
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    News | Aug 08, 2022

    Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral DNS Ulugetenne delivers a Lecture at NDC
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    News | Aug 05, 2022

    Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana delivers a Lecture at NDC