- Joint naval exercise SLINEX 2024 between India and Sri Lanka started from December 17.
- The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) will conduct SLINEX 2024, the bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, off the Visakhapatnam coast from December 17 to 20.
- The exercise will take place in two phases: the Harbour Phase, from December 17 to 18, and the Sea Phase, from December 19 to 20.
- The SLINEX, initiated in 2005, is a significant series of bilateral naval exercises that have enhanced 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.
- SLNS Sayura, an offshore patrol vessel with an embarked Special Forces team, will join on behalf of Sri Lanka.
- The aim of the 2024 edition of SLINEX is to further strengthen the strong maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka, as well as promote a safe, secure, and rules-based maritime environment.
Joint naval exercise SLINEX 2024 between India and Sri Lanka started
ByCurrent Hunt Team
Dec 22, 2024