SL, India commence joint naval exercise

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The Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX, organised by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy was commenced today in the seas off Trincomalee.

Six naval ships and six Fast Attack Craft of Sri Lanka Navy along with three ships of Indian Navy are taking part in this year’s joint training which will be concluded on November 1.

The Sri Lanka Navy said in a statement that this exercise paves the way for operational effectiveness through common understanding of neighbouring navies.

“The joint exercise concerns on maintaining effective maritime security in the region by integrating forces through cooperation, coordination and collaboration. This leads to mutual understanding of limitations and capabilities, to enhance service interoperability and system compatibility in countering challenges,” the Navy said.

It said that it was a great opportunity for both the Navies to rehearse and improve capabilities such as cross deck operations, replenishment at sea and information sharing. The marines will also carry out coordinated helicopter operations at sea during the exercise.

The Sri Lankan Navy appreciated Indian Navy’s role in the joint naval exercise and said they have been a great mentor of Sri Lanka Navy in many maritime aspects.

“Regular joint exercises have facilitated both the navies to gradually and systematically develop professionalism through these interactions,” the Navy said.

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Sapu Tuesday, 27 October 2015 04:24 PM

This is a annual execise but the military needs to find more excerisies with other nations to be ready

K.Senaratne Tuesday, 27 October 2015 04:46 PM

We have been doing this with India for 4 years, we should look for joint exercises with US,EU,Japan.Korea etc

King hunther Tuesday, 27 October 2015 05:20 PM

Use ur brain

kumar Tuesday, 27 October 2015 07:15 PM

Why not China and Russia?

K.Senaratne Tuesday, 27 October 2015 09:28 PM

Kumar, we had excersices with China this year, Russia is too far

shaado25 Wednesday, 28 October 2015 11:51 AM

What? Naval exercise to catch fisherman?

Kumara Thursday, 29 October 2015 07:53 AM

Never trust indians

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