Sri Lanka, India begin joint naval exercise

Sri Lanka, India begin joint naval exercise

A six-day joint naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka commenced in the seas off Trincomalee, in the eastern part of the island nation on Tuesday, the Lankan navy media unit said. The joint exercise titled “SLINEX 2015” is scheduled to end on November 1. Six naval ships and six Fast Attack Craft of the […]

Indonesia for enhancing ties with Indian Navy

Indonesia for enhancing ties with Indian Navy

The Indonesian Navy, which has been conducting regular joint exercises with its Indian counterpart, is aiming to further enhance mutual ties especially in the sphere of joint patrolling, a senior Indonesian naval officer said here Thursday. “Our ties with the Indian Navy have been very cordial and we are aiming to take it further up. […]

Indian Navy accidents a concern: Antony

Indian Navy accidents a concern: Antony

Accidents suffered by some Indian Navy vessels over the past few months was a “matter of concern”, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Thursday. Interacting with the media at Defexpo 14′ here, Antony said he cannot provide “100 percent satisfaction certificate” although standard operating procedures were being largely followed. Every accident, he added, needed to be […]