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...

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) departed Colombo June 14, 2026, after a scheduled port visit to strengthen relations with the Sri Lanka Navy...

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and Sri Lanka Navy Sailors take a group photo for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colomb, Jan. 19...