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.
Commanded by James McLaughlin, the USS Canberra is making a brief stop in Colombo to replenish fuel and supplies before continuing its operations in the region.
Commissioned in July 2023, the USS Canberra is an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship specifically designed to operate in near-shore environments. The vessel supports a range of missions, including forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence operations, reflecting the U.S. Navy’s commitment to maintaining a capable and agile presence across the Indo-Pacific.
