India and Sri Lanka Conduct IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exercise | IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 |
| Participants | Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy |
| Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Date | April 2026 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Key Vessel | INS Nireekshak (Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel) |
| Objective | Enhance interoperability in underwater operations like search, rescue, and salvage missions, and strengthen maritime security cooperation. |
| Humanitarian Initiative | Handover of BHISM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri) cubes under the Aarogya Maitri initiative. |