Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Visakhapatnam is the venue for SLINEX-26, the 13th edition of the annual maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy. The exercise is being conducted from September 17 to 21, 2026, under the auspices of the Eastern Naval Command. It includes a Harbour Phase followed by a Sea Phase, focusing on professional interactions, operational coordination and interoperability. Indian Navy ships INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti, along with Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Sindurala, are participating. SLINEX strengthens maritime cooperation, information exchange and mutual understanding between the two neighbouring countries.