The sixth iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka concluded July 31, 2026, in Trincomalee, following a series of exercises and exchanges between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and the U.S. Navy. The exercise began on July 27 and was designed to enhance maritime...

Sailors and maritime forces from the United States and Sri Lanka convened in Trincomalee, July 27, for an opening ceremony to commence the sixth iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka...

The United States concluded a landmark 32nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand, July 15, 2026, in Sattahip, reinforcing America's enduring commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific...

The United States deepened its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific this week as U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps forces joined maritime partners from Thailand and Canada in Sattahip to open the 32nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand...

Staff from Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7; Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, 73, 75 and 76; Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan joined by representatives of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, July 1, to conduct the final planning conference (FPC) for Cooperation...