13th India–Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX-26 concludes at Visakhapatnam
On 21 September 2026, the 13th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 concluded at Visakhapatnam after running from 17 to 21 September.
Summary
SLINEX-26's harbour phase included professional exchanges, cross-deck visits and sports between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy. The sea phase featured coordinated manoeuvres, air operations, night replenishment at sea and Special Forces drills such as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and slithering. The Ministry of Defence linked the exercise to India's MAHASAGAR vision and Neighbourhood First policy.
Key facts
- Exercise
- SLINEX-26, 13th edition — Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy
- Venue / dates
- Visakhapatnam, 17–21 Sep 2026
- Sea phase
- Manoeuvres, air operations, night replenishment at sea, VBSS and slithering drills
- Policy link
- MAHASAGAR vision and Neighbourhood First policy
Practice MCQs 3 questions
SLINEX is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: C — Sri Lanka
SLINEX is the India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise; its 13th edition concluded at Visakhapatnam on 21 September 2026.
Where was SLINEX-26 conducted from 17 to 21 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
SLINEX-26 was conducted at Visakhapatnam and concluded there on 21 September 2026.
Consider the following about SLINEX-26: 1. SLINEX-26 was the 13th edition of the exercise. 2. The sea phase included Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drills. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.