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Time of India
5 hours ago
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Indian Naval ships in Sri Lanka
Visakhapatnam: Indian Naval Ships INS Rana (guided missile destroyer) and INS Jyoti (fleet tanker) are in Colombo for the 12th edition of Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) scheduled from Aug 14 to 18. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Conceptualised in 2005, SLINEX is a bilateral naval exercise that has strengthened maritime cooperation between the two nations over the past two decades. SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, maritime cooperation and exchanging best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations. The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted at Visakhapatnam in 2024.
The Print
a day ago
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- The Print
SLINEX: Indian naval ships in Colombo to take part in bilateral exercise
INS Rana, a guided missile destroyer, and INS Jyoti, a fleet tanker, have arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of the exercise, running from August 14-18, a Navy spokesperson said. Conceptualised in 2005, Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) is a bilateral exercise that has strengthened maritime cooperation between the two nations over two decades. New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Indian naval ships 'Rana' and 'Jyoti' have arrived at Colombo to participate in a bilateral exercise between the navies of India and Sri Lanka that aims at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation, officials said on Friday. SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, maritime cooperation and exchanging of best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations. The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted at Visakhapatnam, India from December 17-20 last year. The exercise will be conducted in two phases – the harbour phase in Colombo from August 14-16 followed by the sea phase from August 17-18. 'SLNS Gajabahu and Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels) will be representing the Sri Lankan Navy, and Special Forces of both the navies will also feature in the exercise,' the spokesperson said. During the harbour phase, professional interactions, subject matter expert exchange, sharing of best practices, cultural and social exchanges along with yoga sessions and sporting events are planned, which would further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies, the Indian Navy said. 'The naval drills planned during the sea phase include gunnery firing serials, communication protocols, navigation, seamanship evolutions, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) and fuelling at sea,' it said. The SLINEX maritime exercise exemplifies the 'deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka, which has strengthened cooperation in the maritime domain in consonance with India's policy of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), the spoksperson said. PTI KND KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Economic Times
a day ago
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- Economic Times
SLINEX: Indian naval ships in Colombo to take part in bilateral exercise
Indian naval ships 'Rana' and 'Jyoti' have arrived in Colombo for the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX), scheduled from August 14-18. This bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation between the two nations. The exercise will include harbour and sea phases, featuring various drills and exchanges to strengthen bonds and maritime capabilities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Indian naval ships 'Rana' and 'Jyoti' have arrived at Colombo to participate in a bilateral exercise between the navies of India and Sri Lanka that aims at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation , officials said on in 2005, Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise ( SLINEX ) is a bilateral exercise that has strengthened maritime cooperation between the two nations over two decades. INS Rana , a guided missile destroyer, and INS Jyoti , a fleet tanker, have arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of the exercise, running from August 14-18, a Navy spokesperson aims at enhancing interoperability, maritime cooperation and exchanging of best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime previous edition of SLINEX was conducted at Visakhapatnam, India from December 17-20 last exercise will be conducted in two phases - the harbour phase in Colombo from August 14-16 followed by the sea phase from August 17-18."SLNS Gajabahu and Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels) will be representing the Sri Lankan Navy , and Special Forces of both the navies will also feature in the exercise," the spokesperson the harbour phase, professional interactions, subject matter expert exchange, sharing of best practices, cultural and social exchanges along with yoga sessions and sporting events are planned, which would further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies, the Indian Navy said."The naval drills planned during the sea phase include gunnery firing serials, communication protocols, navigation, seamanship evolutions, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) and fuelling at sea," it SLINEX maritime exercise exemplifies the "deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka, which has strengthened cooperation in the maritime domain in consonance with India's policy of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions ( MAHASAGAR ), the spoksperson said.
News18
a day ago
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SLINEX: Indian naval ships in Colombo to take part in bilateral exercise
Agency: New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Indian naval ships 'Rana' and 'Jyoti' have arrived at Colombo to participate in a bilateral exercise between the navies of India and Sri Lanka that aims at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation, officials said on Friday. Conceptualised in 2005, Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) is a bilateral exercise that has strengthened maritime cooperation between the two nations over two decades. INS Rana, a guided missile destroyer, and INS Jyoti, a fleet tanker, have arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of the exercise, running from August 14-18, a Navy spokesperson said. SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, maritime cooperation and exchanging of best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations. The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted at Visakhapatnam, India from December 17-20 last year. The exercise will be conducted in two phases – the harbour phase in Colombo from August 14-16 followed by the sea phase from August 17-18. 'SLNS Gajabahu and Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels) will be representing the Sri Lankan Navy, and Special Forces of both the navies will also feature in the exercise," the spokesperson said. During the harbour phase, professional interactions, subject matter expert exchange, sharing of best practices, cultural and social exchanges along with yoga sessions and sporting events are planned, which would further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies, the Indian Navy said. 'The naval drills planned during the sea phase include gunnery firing serials, communication protocols, navigation, seamanship evolutions, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) and fuelling at sea," it said. The SLINEX maritime exercise exemplifies the 'deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka, which has strengthened cooperation in the maritime domain in consonance with India's policy of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), the spoksperson said. PTI KND KVK KVK view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
