India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX

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  • March 8, 2022
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India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX

Part of: Prelims and GS-II International Relations and GS-III Defence and Security

Context: The ninth edition of India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise, SLINEX, has begun at Visakhapatnam from 7th March 2022. 

  • SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices and procedures for multi-faceted maritime operations between both navies.
  • The exercise is being conducted in two phases.
  • The Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLNS Sayurala, an advanced offshore patrol vessel.
  • The Indian Navy will be represented by INS Kirch, a guided missile corvette. 

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