HMS Defender on a way to Lanka, reflects closer defence ties

The British High commission in Colombo has informed that the warship, HMS Defender, will pay a routine visit to Colombo to take on stores and fuel before continuing its duties in the Indian Ocean.

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The Dawn reports that a Royal Navy warship is visiting Sri Lanka after four years.

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The British high commission said the ship's visit is an indication of the close defence relations between the two countries.

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HMS Defender is a Type 45 Destroyer, built in the United Kingdom and is one of the world's most advanced warships equipped with the Principal Anti Air Missile weapon system.