India-Sri Lanka annual bilateral maritime exercise (SLINEX-23)
New Delhi. The 10th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 is being held at Colombo from April 3-8.
The exercise is being conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from April 3-5 2023, followed by a Sea Phase from April 6-8. The Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kiltan, an indigenous Kamorta class ASW corvette and INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel. The Sri Lanka Navy is being represented by SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Sagara.
Maritime Patrol Aircraft, helicopters and Special Forces from both the sides are also participating in the exercise. The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted off Visakhapatnam from March 7-12.
SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations.
Professional, cultural and sporting events as also social exchanges are planned during the harbour phase to further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies.
