Just this year, the United States provided the Sri Lanka Navy with state-of-the-art radiation and chemical detection equipment as well as new radiation detection equipment to the Port of Colombo. These maritime and port security upgrades are part of the 20 years of U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership--working together for safer seas, stronger communities, and a more stable Indo-Pacific. | U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

⚓️U.S. Pacific Fleet’s USS Santa Barbara—showcasing U.S. maritime excellence—stopped in Sri Lanka for a port call last week that highlights the U.S.–Sri Lanka partnership. The USS Santa Barbara is like a high-tech guardian of the seas—built for speed, agility, and advanced operations in coastal waters—showing what’s possible when cutting-edge U.S. naval innovation works hand-in-hand with our partners to maintain our shared vision for a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. 🇺🇸-🇱🇰 | U.S. Embassy Colombo, S