The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) is being conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.
The exercise is being held in two phases – the Harbour Phase from 17 to 18 December and the Sea Phase from 19 to 20 December.
Initiated in 2005, SLINEX is a significant series of bilateral naval exercises that have strengthened maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka over the years.
Indian Naval Ship INS Sumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Eastern Fleet is participating in this exercise.
