By Mukesh 
India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership by conducting the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN–SLN DIVEX 2026, in Colombo from April 21 to 28.
The Indian Navy informed that it deployed its Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak while the Sri Lankan Navy fielded its diving teams, jointly enhancing operational coordination and professional synergy.