New Delhi, April 29 -- : India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, which recently concluded at Colombo.

The exercise, held from 21-28 April, witnessed participation of the Indian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, alongside diving teams from both navies- underscoring enhanced operational coordination and professional synergy.

A specialised engagement focusing on complex underwater operations, IN-SLN DIVEX aims to strengthen interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy.

The exercise featured advanced deep-sea diving evolutions, including mixed gas diving drills. Divers from both navies...