SLINEX-26: India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise at Visakhapatnam
Why in the news
The Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy are conducting their yearly joint exercise, this time on India’s east coast.
Key facts
- Exercise: SLINEX-26, 13th edition, a flagship annual bilateral naval drill.
- Host: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Command: Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
- First held: 2005.
- Skills tested: coordinated naval manoeuvres, tactical communications, maritime interdiction.
Related policy visions
| Vision | Full form | Announced |
|---|---|---|
| SAGAR | Security and Growth for All in the Region | 2015, Mauritius |
| MAHASAGAR | Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions | 2025, Mauritius; extends SAGAR |
Other India-Sri Lanka exercises
- Mitra Shakti is the army exercise.
- Dosti is the trilateral coast guard exercise that also involves the Maldives.
Exam angle
- Edition number: 13th.
- Venue and command: Visakhapatnam, Eastern Naval Command.
- Maritime vision links: SAGAR and MAHASAGAR.