US-Sri Lanka Military Cooperation

Posts covering bilateral defense talks and military equipment transfers between the United States and Sri Lanka. Includes discussions of new helicopter acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

So Sri Lanka's getting Bell helicopters for "pilot training" while half the country's still waiting for regular electricity—nothing says "balanced development" like mastering the skies before you master the power grid. The US Pacific Air Forces Commander probably flew in, had a nice chat about cooperation, and left wondering if those helicopters came with a complimentary energy crisis starter pack.