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India and Sri Lanka stage deep sea diving drills to boost maritime trust and coordination in Colombo
India
Published on 29 April 2026
Divers went deeper than 55 meters together
India and Sri Lanka strengthened maritime cooperation during IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo, with navy divers conducting complex underwater drills including deep-sea operations beyond 55 meters. The exercise focused on boosting interoperability and coordination across the Indian Ocean Region, while also extending humanitarian assistance. It ended with a ceremonial send-off underscoring a growing, practical partnership.
- IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 brings Indian and Sri Lankan divers together in Colombo
- Drills included deep-sea dives beyond 55 meters
- Exercise aimed to improve interoperability and coordination across the Indian Ocean
- Humanitarian aid support was part of the bilateral engagement
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