SL-US Navy CARAT Exercise 2017 concludes
 

The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise – 2017 conducted in collaboration with US and SL Navy Marines concluded in Trincomalee today (06 October 2017). CARAT was held for the twenty-third year and Sri Lanka turned out to be the latest CARAT partner nation, demonstrating a shared commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

The five-day premier naval engagement, which commenced on 02^nd of this month, focused on enhancing maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. It also consisted of small boat operations, evidence collection, diving procedures, anti-terrorism security operations and strengthening relationships between military participants through community development projects, sports, and social events.

CARAT series began in 1995 and it has continuously increased into a complex series of training exercises in ashore, at sea and in the air.