Archive · 20 Sep 2026
India and Sri Lanka Navies Begin Maritime Exercise
India and Sri Lanka are holding a joint naval exercise called SLINEX-26.
It is taking place in Visakhapatnam from September 17 to 21.
Ships from both countries are participating.
The exercise began with activities in the harbour.
Sailors are meeting, visiting each other’s ships and sharing ways to work better together.
They are also taking part in yoga, sports and cultural activities.
The next part will happen at sea with coordinated naval activities.
The exercise is intended to build trust and improve cooperation between the two navies.
The 13th Sri Lanka-India maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being held from September 17 to 21.
The exercise is taking place in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command.
India is represented by INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti, while Sri Lanka is represented by SLNS Sindurala.
The harbour phase includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, best-practice sharing, yoga, sports and cultural activities.
The upcoming sea phase will focus on coordinated operations, maritime cooperation and interoperability.
- Who
- The Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy, including crews from their participating ships.
- What
- The 13th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26.
- When
- September 17-21; the harbour phase has begun and will be followed by a sea phase.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of India’s Eastern Naval Command.
- Why
- To strengthen maritime cooperation, mutual understanding, operational synergy and interoperability between the two navies.
- Exercise
- SLINEX-26
- Edition
- 13th edition
- Dates
- September 17-21
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Indian ships
- INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti
- Sri Lankan ship
- SLNS Sindurala
- Phases
- Harbour phase followed by sea phase