Sri Lankan Navy's Entry into the Red Sea.

Sri Lanka has joined the U.S.-led mission in the Red Sea to protect shipping vessels from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen. This move positions Sri Lanka as the first South Asian nation to align with the U.S.-led military operation named Operation Prosperity Guardian. The Sri Lankan Navy has a history of successful maritime engagements, including combating the Sea Tigers during the civil conflict and selling arrow boats to Nigeria. However, Sri Lanka's involvement in the Red Sea raises concerns about potential geopolitical entanglements with Iran, which has traditionally had friendly relations with Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Navy will need advanced surveillance technology to navigate the complex waters of the Red Sea. This move signals a tightening alliance between Sri Lanka and the United States, but policymakers must carefully consider the implications of their maritime ambitions. [Extracted from the article]