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India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX-26 Held at Visakhapatnam
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted at Visakhapatnam. The exercise commences with a Harbour Phase and is followed by a Sea Phase, with Indian Navy participation from INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti.
Exercise SLINEX-26:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Conceptualisation | SLINEX is conceptualised in 2005. |
| Indian Navy ships participating | Indian Navy participation comprises INS Kavaratti, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, and INS Jyoti, the Fleet Tanker. |
| Phases | The exercise comprises two phases: Harbour Phase and Sea Phase. |
| Harbour Phase activities | The Harbour Phase includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sharing of best practices, Yoga, sports, and cultural activities. |
| Sea Phase focus | The Sea Phase focuses on enhancing operational synergy and interoperability through coordinated activities at sea. |
| Forum role | SLINEX provides for fostering maritime cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the two navies. |
| Alignment | SLINEX-26 is aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR. |