The Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy Joint Naval Exercise (SLINEX) is scheduled to be held from October 27 to November 1 in the seas off Trincomalee.
Six naval ships and six Fast Attack Craft of Sri Lanka Navy and three ships of the Indian Navy will take part in the joint training this year, according to the Government Information Department.
This exercise paves the way for operational effectiveness through common understanding of neighbouring Navies. Moreover, it concerns on maintaining effective maritime security in the region by integrating forces through cooperation, coordination and collaboration. This leads to mutual understanding of limitations and capabilities, to enhance service interoperability and system compatibility in countering challenges.
It is a great opportunity for both the Navies to rehearse and improve capabilities such as cross deck operations, replenishment at sea and information sharing. Furthermore, they will also carry out coordinated helicopter operations at sea during the exercise.
Indian Navy has been a great mentor of Sri Lanka Navy in many maritime aspects.
