31 July 2026 CARAT Sri Lanka 2026 concludes, strengthening maritime partnerships in region TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka –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...
27 July 2026 U.S., Sri Lanka Navy kick off 6th iteration of CARAT Sri Lanka TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (July 27, 2026) – 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...
31 January 2023 VP-10 Participates in CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka 2022 The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 wrapped up the 8-day joint exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka, Jan. 26...
19 January 2023 Sri Lanka and U.S. militaries Commence CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023 with the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Colombo, Jan. 19, 2023...