Exercise SLINEX 2024:
Exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) will be conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command
- It is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and Sri Lanka.
- It was initiated in 2005, SLINEX is a significant series of bilateral naval exercises that have strengthened maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka over the years.
- The 2024 edition aims to further reinforce the strong maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka while promoting a safe, secure and rules-based maritime environment.
- The 2024 exercise will be held in two phases – the Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase.
- Participating Units:
- From India: Indian Naval Ship INS Sumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Eastern Fleet, along with a Special Forces team.
- From Sri Lanka: SLNS Sayura, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, with an embarked Special Forces team.
