SIMBEX-2026

Why in News?

The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) is being held at Visakhapatnam from 21 to 26 October 2026. The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) ship RSS Supreme arrived at Visakhapatnam on 21 October to participate in the exercise. The opening ceremony was held aboard INS Nilgiri and INS Kamorta.

About SIMBEX

• Participating countries: India and Singapore.
• Participating forces: Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy.
• Origin: The exercise began in 1994 as Exercise Lion King.
• Purpose: To strengthen professional ties, mutual understanding and operational interoperability between the two navies.
• Significance: It reflects the growing maritime cooperation between India and Singapore.

Phases of SIMBEX-2026

• Harbour Phase (21–23 October 2026): The harbour phase includes professional interactions and activities to strengthen cooperation between the participating navies.
• Sea Phase (24–26 October 2026): The sea phase will be conducted in the Bay of Bengal and will focus on maritime operations and tactical coordination.

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