Special Forces and Night Logistics Exercises Highlight SLINEX-26

Special operations teams from India and Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in SLINEX‑26. The units practiced ship‑board assaults, rapid searches, and control of seized vessels under realistic conditions.

Helicopter crews performed fast‑rope descents onto moving decks, simulating emergency insertions for rescue or combat scenarios. These drills sharpened the interoperability of special forces with conventional naval platforms.

In parallel, both navies executed night‑time logistics runs, delivering fuel, ammunition and provisions to ships operating in low‑visibility environments. The exercises proved the ability to sustain operations when conventional supply chains are challenged.

By integrating elite troops with routine maritime tasks, SLINEX‑26 highlighted a comprehensive approach to joint readiness.