SLINEX 24: Strengthening Indo-Sri Lanka Naval Ties
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | SLINEX 2024 India-Sri Lanka Naval Drill in Visakhapatnam |
| Exercise Name | SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise 2024) |
| Conducted By | Eastern Naval Command |
| Phases | - Harbour Phase: Dec 17-18, 2024 - Sea Phase: Dec 19-20, 2024 |
| Participants | - India: INS Sumitra, Special Forces team - Sri Lanka: SLNS Sayura, Special Forces team |
| Activities | - Harbour Phase: Professional exchanges, social interactions - Sea Phase: Joint exercises, gun firings, communication procedures, helicopter operations |
| Historical Context | SLINEX series began in 2005 and continues to enhance maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka |