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INS Nireekshak arrives in Sri Lanka for Operational Turnaround and training visit
Indian Naval Ship Nireekshak arrived in Colombo for operational turnaround and a training visit, with plans to train Sri Lanka Navy divers and participate in a bilateral diving exercise. The visit also includes humanitarian outreach and arms transfer as part of a broader Indo-Sri Lankan maritime engagement scheduled from April 21 to 27, 2026.
Why It Matters
The visit reinforces Indo-Sri Lankan maritime cooperation and interoperability in the Indian Ocean region, highlighting ongoing security and humanitarian collaboration.
Timeline
5 Events
Security cooperation: transfer of 50,000 9 mm ammunition rounds
April 21, 2026
The Indian Navy will hand over 50,000 rounds of 9 mm ammunition to the Sri Lankan Navy as part of the maritime security cooperation.
Aarogya Maitri humanitarian outreach: BHISM cubes to Sri Lanka
April 21, 2026
As part of India's humanitarian outreach, the ship will present two BHISM cubes to Sri Lankan authorities under the Aarogya Maitri initiative.
Training programme with Sri Lanka Navy diving professionals
April 21, 2026
INS Nireekshak is set to conduct a training programme with the diving professionals of the Sri Lanka Navy during its stay in Colombo.
Start of 4th India-Sri Lanka joint diving exercise (IN-SLN) in Colombo
April 21, 2026
The 4th India-Sri Lanka joint diving exercise is scheduled from April 21 to 27, 2026, with diving teams from both navies undertaking specialised diving operations and training to enhance interoperability, cohesion, and exchange of best practices.
Arrival of INS Nireekshak in Colombo and welcome by Sri Lankan Navy
April 21, 2026
INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo for operational turnaround and training visit. The Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the visiting ship at the port of Colombo in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.