12th edition of India–Sri Lanka naval exercise SLINEX-25 concludes at Colombo
The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025.
Summary
SLINEX-25, the 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise, concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025. Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana of the Eastern Fleet took part along with Sri Lankan Naval Ships SLNS Sayura and SLNS Vijayabahu, both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels. The exercise was held in two phases – a harbour phase at Colombo from 14 to 16 August and a sea phase from 17 to 18 August 2025.
Key facts
- Concluded
- 18 Aug 2025, Colombo
- Edition
- 12th SLINEX
- Indian ships
- INS Jyoti and INS Rana (Eastern Fleet)
- Sri Lankan ships
- SLNS Sayura and SLNS Vijayabahu (AOPVs)
- Phases
- Harbour 14–16 Aug; sea 17–18 Aug 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
SLINEX-25, which concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025, was which edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise?
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Correct answer: C — 12th
The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025.
Which Indian naval ships took part in SLINEX-25?
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Correct answer: A — INS Jyoti and INS Rana
Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana from the Eastern Fleet took part, along with SLNS Sayura and SLNS Vijayabahu of Sri Lanka.