USS Santa Barbara Makes First Port Call in Colombo, Underscoring U.S.–Sri Lanka Maritime Partnership - LankaXpress

USS Santa Barbara Docks in Colombo, Stressing SL Strategic Role in Indian Ocean Security - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Staff WriterAugust 17, Colombo (LNW): The United States Navy’s USS Santa Barbara, an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship belonging to the U.S. 7th Fleet, made its first-ever port call at the Port of Colombo this morning, signaling Washington’s continued focus on maritime partnerships in the Indian Ocean region.The sleek warship, christened in October 2021 and stretching 127.5 meters in length, is currently deployed under Destroyer Squa…

USS Santa Barbara Makes First Port Call in Colombo, Underscoring U.S.–Sri Lanka Maritime Partnership - LankaXpress

Colombo, August 16 LankaXpress.com – The United States Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) made its inaugural port call at the Colombo Port today, marking a milestone in the growing defense and maritime partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka. U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, delivering remarks alongside senior Sri Lankan defense officials, described the visit as “a powerful symbol of …