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Source: This post on Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024 has been created based on the article “SINGAPORE INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE (SIMBEX) 2024 – 23 TO 29 OCT 24” published in PIB on 24th October 2024.
Why in news?
The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) will be held from 23 to 29 Oct 2024.
About Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024
1. This is the 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX). SIMBEX began as ‘Exercise Lion King’ in 1994.
2. It is scheduled from October 23 to 29, 2024 at Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam, India.
3. Participating Forces:Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)
4. Significance: It has evolved into a crucial bilateral maritime collaboration between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
5. Structure of the Exercise:
Harbour Phase (October 23-25) includes activities such as subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), Cross-deck visits, Sports fixtures and Pre-sail briefings for personnel from both navies.
Sea Phase (October 28-29) includes activities such as advanced naval drills, live weapon firings, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, anti-surface and anti-air operations, seamanship evolutions and tactical manoeuvres.
7. Objectives
i) Strengthening Partnerships: Aims to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Singapore.
ii) Enhancing Interoperability: Focus on improving operational coordination between the two navies.
iii) Maritime Domain Awareness: Foster cooperation to address common maritime challenges.
UPSC Syllabus: Defence exercises
