The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) is being conducted at Visakhapatnam. The opening ceremony of SIMBEX-2026 was held on 21 Oct 2026 onboard INS Nilgiri and INS Kamorta. The exercise will continue till October 26, 2026 which will be held in itwo phases including Harbour Phase and Sea phase.
SIMBEX has evolved into a significant bilateral maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the RSN.It was incepted in 1994 as Exercise Lion King,
The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The Harbour Phase, from 21 to 23 Oct 2026, will include professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, sporting engagements, and planning conferences.
The Sea Phase, scheduled from 24 to 26 Oct 2026 in the Bay of Bengal, will feature maritime operations and tactical exercises, including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), anti-surface and anti-air warfare drills, seamanship evolutions, and tactical manoeuvres.
SIMBEX-2026 reaffirms the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Singapore and their shared commitment to enhancing interoperability, addressing common maritime security challenges, and promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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