India, Sri Lanka joint naval exercise SLINEX 2024 from December 17
The Hindu
SLINEX 2024: Bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka to strengthen maritime cooperation, held off Visakhapatnam coast.
The SLINEX 2024, the bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka will be conducted under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) off Visakahpatnam coast from December 17 to 20.
The exercise will be held in two phases —the Harbour Phase (from December 17 to 18) and the Sea Phase (December 19 to 20).
Initiated in 2005, the SLINEX is a significant series of bilateral naval exercises that have strengthened the maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
Indian Naval Ship INS Sumitra, a naval offshore patrol vessel of the Eastern Fleet, along with a Special Forces team will participate on behalf of India, while SLNS Sayura, an offshore patrol vessel, with an embarked Special Forces team will join on behalf of Sri Lanka.
During the harbour phase, participants will engage in professional and social exchanges to strengthen mutual understanding. The Sea Phase will feature joint exercises, including Special Forces operations, gun firings, communication drills, seamanship practices, navigation evolutions, and helicopter operations.
The 2024 edition of SLINEX aims to further reinforce the strong maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka, while promoting a safe, secure, and rules-based maritime environment, said an official release issued on Monday.
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