“SLINEX II” sea exercise in Trinco

23 September 2011 04:14 pm

TheSri Lanka Navy and Indian Navy are currently conducting the largest joint naval exercise off Trincomalee. It began last Sunday and will conclude on September 24. The exercise code-named “SLINEX II” is aimed at enhancing the interoperability of the two Navies. It will pave way for both Navies to rehearse the concept of joint naval operations and enhance their own skills in order to gain from each other’s experience. Two Offshore Patrol Vessels, one Fast Missile Vessel, two Fast Gun Boats and six Fast Attack Crafts from the Sri Lankan Navy and the Indian Navy will be represented by one Destroyer, one Frigate, one Missile Corvette, one Landing Ship Tank and two Fast Attack Craft along with one Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Pix by Pradeep K. Pathirana