Ships in formation during Simbex 2011

Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).[1]

History

The exercise has been held annually since 1994.

Over the years, SIMBEX has progressed beyond its original emphasis on anti-submarine warfare to include elements of maritime security, anti-air, and anti-surface warfare.[2] Harbour phases include various planning conferences and simulator-based warfare training/ wargaming.[3] In a statement, the Indian High Commission in Singapore in 2019 stated that "SIMBEX is the longest uninterrupted naval exercise that India has with any other country".[4]

Simbex-2019 took place on the South China Sea and included maritime combat exercises such as firing exercises, tracking exercises, and coordinated tactical exercises.[3][5] The 28th edition of SIMBEX took place from September 02 to 04, 2021 in the southern fringes of the South China Sea.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 14". Indian Navy. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Ng, Charmaine (24 May 2017). "Singapore, India navies conclude annual bilateral maritime exercise". Straits Times. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  3. 1 2 "SIMBEX-2019". Indian Navy. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Indian warships take part in international maritime defence exhibition in Singapore". The Economic Times. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Panda, Ankit (20 May 2019). "India, Singapore Begin SIMBEX 2019 Naval Exercises in South China Sea". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "28th EDITION OF SINGAPORE-INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE 'SIMBEX'". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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