Exercise SIMBAX 2026 Latest News
Recently, the 33rd edition of exercise SIMBAX was commenced at Visakhapatnam.
About Exercise SIMBEX 2026
- The Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is conducted annually by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
- Background: SIMBEX, which began as ‘Exercise Lion King’ in 1994, has since evolved into one of the most significant bilateral maritime collaborations between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
- Phases: The exercise will be conducted in two phases.
- The Harbour Phase: It will include professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, sporting engagements, and planning conferences.
- The Sea Phase: It will be conducted in the Bay of Bengal, will feature maritime operations and tactical exercises, including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), anti-surface and anti-air warfare drills, seamanship evolutions, and tactical manoeuvres.
- Significance: SIMBEX-2026 reaffirms the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Singapore and their shared commitment to enhancing interoperability, addressing common maritime security challenges, and promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
- Other Exercises with Singapore: Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (Military Exercise), Air Force Exercise Joint Military Training (JMT).
Source: PIB
Last updated on Nov, 2026
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