10 May 2026
India and Sri Lanka launch joint maritime patrol in IOR
UPSC
International Relations
Defence
Summary
Indian and Sri Lankan navies launched the first joint maritime patrol in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) under the Colombo Security Conclave. Focus: anti-piracy, drug-smuggling, illegal fishing, and humanitarian/disaster response.
Why it matters
UPSC IR + GS-3 (Internal Security). Connect with SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), Colombo Security Conclave (India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Mauritius).