SLINEX-26 is a naval exercise conducted between India and which country?

The 13th edition of the SLINEX-26 bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka is being held in Visakhapatnam from September 17–21, 2026, focusing on maritime cooperation, operational coordination, and interoperability. India's INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti, along with Sri Lanka's SLNS Sindurala, participated in the exercise; launched in 2005, SLINEX serves as a significant platform for maritime cooperation and mutual trust between the two nations in the Indian Ocean region.