U.S. Navy Littoral combat ship USS Canberra arrives in Colombo

Colombo, June 12 (Daily Mirror) - The U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Canberra (LCS 30), arrived at the Port of Colombo today , marking the fourth U.S. littoral combat ship to visit Sri Lanka and reaffirming the strong maritime partnership between the two nations. 

Under the command of Cmdr. James McLaughlin, the USS Canberra will make a brief stop in Colombo to take on fuel and supplies.  

The USS Canberra (LCS 30) is an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship designed to operate in near-shore environments and support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions. Commissioned in July 2023, the ship reflects the U.S. Navy's commitment to maintaining a capable and agile presence across the Indo-Pacific. 

The port call reflects the longstanding ties between the U.S. and Sri Lankan navies and the close cooperation that defines our bilateral relationship. The United States remains committed to Sri Lanka as a vital partner in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region, the US embassy in Colombo said.