CONCLUSION OF 33rd EDITION OF SINGAPORE-INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE (SIMBEX-2026)

The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026), hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, concluded on October 26, 2026. Conducted in two phases—a Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam and a Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal—the exercise involved tactical drills such as Maritime Interdiction Operations, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Air Warfare, and Anti-Surface Warfare. The Republic of Singapore Navy was represented by the stealth frigate RSS Supreme, while the Indian Navy participated with assets including INS Nilgiri, INS Kamorta, and various maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters. The exercise aimed to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, operational interoperability, and professional engagement between the two navies.