TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka –The sixth iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka concluded July 31, 2026, in Trincomalee, following a series of exercises and exchanges between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and the U.S. Navy. The exercise began on July 27 and was designed to enhance maritime interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and promote regional security cooperation. Training events took place both ashore in Colombo and Trincomalee and at sea in the Indian Ocean.