Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The SLINEX-25 naval exercise is being held in Sri Lanka, with the harbour phase in Colombo and the sea phase in nearby waters from 14–18 August 2025. Indian naval vessels INS Rana and INS Jyoti are joined by Sri Lanka’s SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu, along with assets from the Sri Lanka Air Force. Activities include gunnery drills, seamanship exercises, VBSS operations, and cultural exchanges. This 12th edition of SLINEX reflects the strong naval partnership under India’s MAHASAGAR initiative, aimed at enhancing maritime interoperability, strengthening trust, and building collective security in the Indian Ocean Region against common challenges.