Answer- D
The 10th annual bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-2023, has commenced in Colombo, Sri Lanka, between India and Sri Lanka.
The exercise will be conducted in two phases, namely the Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase, with each phase lasting three days. Representing the Indian Navy are INS Kiltan and INS Savitri, while the Sri Lanka Navy is represented by SLNS Vijayabahu and SLNS Samudura.
Additionally, the exercise will also see the participation of Indian Navy's Chetak helicopter and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, as well as Sri Lanka Air Force's Dornier and BEL 412 helicopters. The exercise will also include joint participation from the Special Forces of both navies.