The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise, known as SIMBEX-2026, concluded on October 26, 2026. Hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, the exercise aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and operational engagement between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise took place in two phases. The Harbour Phase included professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and planning conferences. Meanwhile, the Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal featured Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Air Warfare, Maritime Interdiction Operations, and seamanship drills to enhance interoperability.
The Republic of Singapore Navy was represented by the stealth frigate RSS Supreme with an embarked helicopter. The Indian Navy participated with assets including the stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, the corvette INS Kamorta, alongside maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and jet trainers.
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Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “CONCLUSION OF 33rd EDITION OF SINGAPORE-INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE (SIMBEX-2026)”. Read the original release.
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