SLINEX 2024 India-Sri Lanka Naval Drill in Visakhapatnam
The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka-India Exercise 2024) was held from December 17 to 20, 2024, in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. This annual exercise is a significant platform to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability, and ensure a safe, rule-based maritime domain in the Indian Ocean. SLINEX 24 was conducted in two phases—Harbour Phase and Sea Phase—and featured participation from both navies’ Special Forces and key naval vessels.
| 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 |
| Outcomes | – Strengthened maritime cooperation – Enhanced regional security – Progressed India’s SAGAR vision |
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