INS Nireekshak arrives in Colombo for India–Sri Lanka diving exercise

INS Nireekshak, the Indian Navy’s Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, arrived successful Colombo connected Tuesday (April 21, 2026) to enactment successful the 4th variation of the India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), scheduled from April 21 to 27.

According to the Indian Navy, the bilateral workout volition beryllium conducted implicit a week and brings unneurotic diving teams from some navies to undertake specialised underwater operations and training. The engagement aims to heighten interoperability, operational cohesion, and the speech of champion practices betwixt the 2 maritime forces.