Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The United States delivered an advanced Fleet Broadband satellite communication system to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), significantly enhancing maritime connectivity and operational capabilities across the Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Fleet. The announcement was made during a special reception held onboard SLNS Gajabahu at the Port of Colombo on 22 June.

The event was attended by Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Dr. S. Paul Kapur, together with senior officials representing both countries. The distinguished guests were w...