The U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ship USS
Warrior (MCM-10) arrived in Chattogram on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to take part
in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2026 with
the Bangladesh Navy. The exercise runs from November 2 to 6. Acting U.S.
Defense Attaché Major Carsten Fletcher welcomed the ship and its crew when they
arrived at Chattogram Port.
CARAT Bangladesh 2026 shows the U.S. commitment to working with the
Bangladesh military on shared maritime security concerns in the region. The
exercise also strengthens the U.S.-Bangladesh partnership and contributes to a
stronger and more prosperous United States of America.