The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the arrival of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) at the Port of Colombo today (12), marking another engagement between the two countries in the maritime domain.
According to the Embassy, the visit represents the fourth U.S. Navy littoral combat ship to call at Colombo, following previous visits by the USS Tulsa, USS Charleston, and USS Santa Barbara.
Commanded by Cmdr. James McLaughlin, the USS Canberra is making a short stop in Colombo to replenish fuel and supplies before continuing operations.
Commissioned in July 2023, the vessel was designed to operate in near-shore environments and supports missions related to maritime security, sea control, forward presence, and deterrence.
The Embassy stated that the visit reflects the continued engagement between maritime partners working to promote security, cooperation, and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.
It further noted that the port call demonstrates the longstanding relationship between the United States and Sri Lankan navies and the close cooperation that continues to shape bilateral ties.
The Embassy added that the United States remains committed to Sri Lanka as an important partner in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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