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Pacific Update: U.S., Sri Lanka Navies kick off CARAT Sri Lanka 2026
Sailors and maritime forces from the United States and Sri Lanka convened in Trincomalee for an opening ceremony to commence the sixth iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka, July 27, 2026. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series
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Sailors and maritime forces from the United States and Sri Lanka convened in Trincomalee for an opening ceremony to commence the sixth iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka, July 27, 2026. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to shared regional maritime security challenges. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Maria Washler)
Attribution: Source: DVIDS Hub — U.S. Department of Defense public-affairs media
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