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Mahesh

21/09/23 06:09 AM IST

SIMBEX 23

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  • Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore to participate in the 30th edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX).
SIMBEX 23
  • An annual bilateral Naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), which is being conducted since 1994.
  • SIMBEX holds the distinction of being the longest continuous naval exercise that Indian Navy has with any other country.
  • SIMBEX-2023 is being conducted in two phases - Harbour Phase at Singapore, followed by a Sea Phase.
  • Besides Ranvijay, Kavaratti and Sindhukesari, Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I is also participating in the exercise.
  • The Harbour Phase will witness a wide range of professional interactions, cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) and sports fixtures, aimed at enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding between the two navies.
  • The Sea Phase of SIMBEX 23 will involve complex and advanced air defence exercises, gunnery firings, tactical manoeuvres, anti-submarine exercises and other maritime operations.
  • Units of both the navies will endeavour to hone their war-fighting skills while consolidating their capability to undertake multi-discipline operations jointly in the maritime domain.
  • Over the past two decades, the exercise’s complexity and scope have significantly increased to incorporate cutting-edge naval training that encompasses a variety of maritime missions. 
  • The drill is a prime example of India and Singapore’s intense maritime cooperation. It also emphasises the two countries’ dedication and support for boosting marine security in the Indian Ocean region.
Source- PIB

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