India and Sri Lanka Conduct 13th Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX-26 in Visakhapatnam
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is underway in Visakhapatnam from September 17 to 21. The exercise includes a harbour phase with professional interactions, cultural activities, and cross-deck visits, followed by a sea phase focusing on operational synergy and interoperability. Indian Navy ships INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti and Sri Lanka's SLNS Sindurala are participating. SLINEX, initiated in 2005, aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and support a secure and inclusive Indian Ocean region.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thehindu broke this story on 20 Sept, 12:36 pm. Other outlets followed.