The training partnership between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy reached a new high-water mark with the successful completion of the joint diving exercise, ‘IN-SLN DIVEX 2026’. Held from 21 to 28 Apr 26, this collaborative initiative served as a vital opportunity for fostering the exchange of professional expertise between the two naval forces.
A group professional divers from the Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with a diving team from the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak, arrived in Sri Lanka on 21 April, for the week-long engagement conducted off the coast of Colombo. The focus of the exercise was the mastery of advanced Mixed Gas Diving techniques using Nitrox, a specialized breathing medium.
Furthermore, the exercise proved beneficial for the diving professionals of both navies, offering valuable exposure to modern diving facilities and shared learning and capability enhancement.
Navy Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, PO Box 593, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
Loading comments…