SIMBEX

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] 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]

Ships in formation during Simbex 2011

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 27th edition of SIMBEX took place in 2020.[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. "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. "India - Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 to begin today in Andaman Sea". newsonair.com. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.


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