Archive · 24 Sep 2026
13th India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX-26 Concludes in Visakhapatnam
India and Sri Lanka held a naval exercise called SLINEX-26.
It was the 13th exercise of its kind.
The exercise took place in Visakhapatnam from 17 to 21 September.
Sailors from both countries met and shared professional knowledge.
They visited each other’s ships and took part in sports.
At sea, the navies practised moving together and operating aircraft.
They also practised night resupply and special forces activities.
The exercise was intended to improve cooperation and help keep the Indian Ocean Region secure and stable.
The 13th India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, concluded in Visakhapatnam.
The exercise was conducted from 17 to 21 September.
Its harbour phase included professional exchanges, cross-deck visits and sporting interactions.
The sea phase featured maritime manoeuvres, air operations and night replenishment at sea.
Special forces drills included Visit, Board, Search and Seizure and slithering operations.
- Who
- The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy.
- What
- The navies conducted the 13th bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26.
- When
- 17 to 21 September.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, with harbour and sea phases.
- Why
- To support professional exchanges, share best practices, improve interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation for a secure and stable Indian Ocean Region.
- Exercise
- SLINEX-26
- Edition
- 13th India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise
- Dates
- 17–21 September
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Harbour phase
- Professional exchanges, cross-deck visits and sporting interactions
- Sea phase
- Coordinated maritime manoeuvres, air operations and night replenishment at sea
- Special forces drills
- Visit, Board, Search and Seizure and slithering operations