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India-Sri Lanka Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX Underway

Published: October 2015

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Reinforcing the strong neighbourly ties underscored by extensive maritime interaction, the fourth edition of India-Sri Lanka joint naval exercise SLINEX has been underway off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka from October 27-November 1. SLINEX series of bilateral maritime exercise was initiated in 2005 and since then three successful engagements have been conducted.

Indian Naval Ships Kora, Kirpan and Savitri along with ship-borne integral helicopters entered Trincomalee to participate in the exercise. Kora and Kirpan, the missile corvettes, are commanded by Commander Ashok Rao and Commander Abraham Samuel respectively, and the Offshore Patrol Vessel Savitri is commanded by Commander Prashant Negi.

In addition, an Indian Naval maritime reconnaissance aircraft would also participate in the exercise. The Sri Lankan Navy has been represented by Sayura, Samudra, Sagara, six Fast Attack Crafts, two Fast Gun Boats and one Fast Missile Vessel.

The exercise has been commencing with a Harbour Phase during which the participants would engage in professional, cultural and social interactions. The Harbour Phase scheduled to be followed by the Sea Phase, which would commence October 30. The Sea Phase includes complex operations including anti-piracy exercises, gun firings, cross-deck helicopter operations and anti-surface exercises.

The benefits of operational interactions under the aegis of SLINEX are clearly visible as both the Navies today have an improved and steadfast understanding. SLINEX 15 would further enhance the capability of the two navies to work together at sea and contribute towards maritime security in the region.

SLINEX aims to promote mutual understanding and provide exposure to both the navies to each others’ operating procedures, communication procedures and best practices. This allows the two navies to develop greater confidence to operate together, if required, during complex maritime missions.

Periodic conduct of this exercise has helped to build on past experiences and further advance professional as well as operational engagements between the two navies.