SLINEX-2025: Indian Navy-Sri Lanka Navy Maritime Exercise Held in Colombo

Current Context: SLINEX-2025, the 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka naval exercise, was held in Colombo from 14–18 August 2025.

• It featured a Harbour Phase (14–16 Aug) with yoga, sports, and expert exchanges, followed by a Sea Phase (17–18 Aug) involving gunnery drills, VBSS, SAR ops, and tactical manoeuvres.
• The Indian Navy deployed INS Rana and INS Jyoti, while Sri Lanka fielded SLNS Vijayabahu, Sayura, and Gajabahu.
• Special Forces and helicopters from both sides also participated.
• The exercise aimed to boost interoperability, maritime security, and regional cooperation.
• It aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR policy for holistic maritime engagement in the Indian Ocean Region.

Question:

Q.1 The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-2025 was conducted at which location?
a) Visakhapatnam
b) Trincomalee
c) Colombo
d) Kochi

Answer: c) SLINEX-2025 was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 14–18 August 2025.