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Strengthening Maritime Ties: India and Sri Lanka's SLINEX-26 Exercise

🗓️ September 25, 2026 - 07:15 AM IST • ✍️ Defence News Intelligence Bureau हिंदी में पढ़ें
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Exercise SLINEX-26: A Showcase of India and Sri Lanka's Enduring Maritime Partnership

The 13th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26, conducted between the Indian and Sri Lankan navies, has come to a close. The exercise, which kicked off on September 17, saw the two navies participating in a range of activities, including seamanship evolutions, air operations, night replenishment at sea, and special forces drills.

The harbour phase of the exercise featured professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, Underway Replenishment (UNREP) training, and yoga and sporting interactions. The Indian Navy's Fleet Tanker, INS Jyoti, and the indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kavaratti, participated in the exercise, alongside the Sri Lankan Naval Ship Sindurala.

The sea phase of the exercise saw the Indian and Sri Lankan navies undertaking seamanship evolutions, air operations, night replenishment at sea, and special forces drills, including VBSS and slithering operations. The evolutions enhanced interoperability and operational coordination, culminating in the conclusion of SLINEX-26 and furthering the enduring India–SriLanka maritime partnership.

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The exercise reaffirms the shared commitment of India and Sri Lanka to a secure Indian Ocean Region. Conceptualised in 2005, SLINEX has evolved into an important forum for fostering maritime cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the two navies.

Aligned with India's vision of MAHASAGAR, SLINEX-26 reinforces India's commitment to a secure, stable, and inclusive maritime environment. The exercise further consolidates the enduring maritime partnership between the two nations, strengthening their relationship and fostering cooperation in the region.

The harbour phase of SLINEX-26 at Visakhapatnam featured professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, UNREP training, yoga and sporting interactions between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy. Capt PHSS Appuhamy, CO SLNS Sindurala, also called on RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, FOCEF, EasternSword, furthering professional dialogue and mutual understanding.

The engagements enhanced interoperability, camaraderie, and exchange of best practices. The exercise has been a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between the Indian and Sri Lankan navies, and it is expected to have a lasting impact on their maritime cooperation.

The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy have strengthened their maritime partnership, fostering cooperation and mutual understanding. The exercise has been a testament to their shared commitment to a secure Indian Ocean Region and their commitment to fostering maritime cooperation in the region.

In conclusion, Exercise SLINEX-26 has been a resounding success, showcasing the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka. The exercise has reinforced their commitment to a secure Indian Ocean Region and has further consolidated their maritime partnership, strengthening their relationship and fostering cooperation in the region.

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