Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) of the US Navy to the Port of Colombo today (August 27).

Built for speed and versatility, the USS Tulsa can operate in both shallow waters and the open ocean - reflecting America's cutting-edge maritime capability, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka said in a statement.

The ship last visited Sri Lanka in 2021 for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy.

This time, Colombo will serve as a brief stop for refueling and resupply before the USS Tulsa continues its mission in the Indo-Pacific, it said.

The United States deeply appreciates Sri Lanka's warm welcom...