The graduation ceremony of Course No.3 of the National Defence College (NDC), Sri Lanka was held under the auspices of Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at FGS Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 18th November 2024. The colourful ceremony, held in dignified sequence, was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (18th November 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.