Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Sea phase of the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) commenced on Sunday (17), in western waters off Colombo.

The Sea phase features the participation of 2 Indian Navy vessels, the Tanker-class INS Jyoti and the Destroyer-class INS Rana, alongside SLNS Vijayabahu and SLNS Sayura of the Sri Lanka Navy. SLINEX is aimed at enhancing cooperation and fostering tactical interoperability between the 2 Navies through a series of coordinated operational exercises.

Accordingly, the 2 days (August 17 and 18) of Sea phase will encompass a wide range of Maritime exercises including Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure, Screening Exercises, Flashing Exercises, Gunnery Exercises, Vertical Replenishment...