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India and Singapore Launch 33rd Edition of SIMBEX Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam
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CNBC TV18•22-10-2026, 07:53
India and Singapore Launch 33rd Edition of SIMBEX Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam
- •The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy commenced the 33rd edition of SIMBEX-2026 in Visakhapatnam to boost maritime cooperation and operational interoperability.
- •The exercise is taking place from October 21 to 26, featuring a harbor phase in Visakhapatnam and a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal.
- •Activities during the harbor phase include professional interactions, subject matter expert exchanges, cross-deck visits, and sports events.
- •The sea phase from October 24 to 26 will involve tactical maneuvers, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-air warfare drills.
- •Originating in 1994 as Exercise Lion King, SIMBEX has grown significantly in scope and operational complexity over the decades.
Key Questions Answered
SIMBEX-2026 aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance operational interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
The 33rd edition of SIMBEX is held in Visakhapatnam from October 21 to 26, with its harbour phase from October 21 to 23 and the sea phase from October 24 to 26.
Commencing in 1994 as Exercise Lion King, SIMBEX has progressively expanded in scope, complexity, and operational operations to foster combat interoperability and mutual understanding between the two navies.
