Archive · 21 Aug 2025
India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX-25 Concludes in Colombo
Imagine India and Sri Lanka are like two friends who have a naval exercise to learn from each other.
They practiced working together in the sea and at the harbor in Colombo.
This involved drills, sharing ideas, and even sports!
The goal was to improve their ability to work together to keep the seas safe and to strengthen their friendship.
It was a way for both countries to show off their ships and learn from each other, which helps keep the peace in the area.
SLINEX-25, the India-Sri Lanka naval exercise, concluded in Colombo.
Indian and Sri Lankan naval ships participated in the exercise.
The exercise included harbour and sea phases with various activities.
The exercise enhanced interoperability and strengthened maritime security cooperation.
The deployment contributed to stability in line with the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka's navies.
- What
- SLINEX-25, a naval exercise, concluded.
- When
- Concluded on August 18, with harbor phase from 14-16 August.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- To enhance cooperation, maritime security, and strengthen relationships.
- Exercise Name
- SLINEX-25
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Participating Ships (India)
- INS Jyoti, INS Rana
- Participating Ships (Sri Lanka)
- SLNS Gajabahu, SLNS Vijayabahu
- Phases
- Harbour and Sea phases
- Focus
- Maritime Security