Navies of India, Singapore conclude SIMBEX

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indian Navy have accomplished their annual Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) that was held from July 28 to August 1.

This 12 months’s train comprised a shore part held at RSS Singapura-Changi Naval Base, adopted by a sea part held within the southern reaches of the South China Sea. The sea part concerned ships from each navies and plane from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Defence Ministry right here mentioned.

The RSN deployed a Formidable-class frigate, RSS Supreme, and a Victory-class missile corvette, RSS Vigilance, supported by MV Mentor. The Indian Navy participated with a Shivalik-class frigate, INS Satpura. An S70B naval helicopter, two Fokker-50 maritime patrol plane and two F-15SG fighter plane from the RSAF additionally participated within the train.

During the shore part, each navies participated in joint planning, simulator coaching, skilled exchanges and sports activities. At the Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, each navies shared finest practices associated to Maritime Air Operations and Compliant Boarding Procedures.

At sea, the taking part forces performed advanced warfare serials, together with gunnery firing, air-defence workout routines and maritime safety drills. The sea part concluded with a sail-past of the taking part ships.

The profitable conduct of SIMBEX 2025 underscores the enduring partnership between the Indian Navy and the RSN.

Commanding Officer of RSS Supreme Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Koh mentioned, “SIMBEX is a testament to the long-standing bilateral ties between the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Indian Navy. Over the years, the exercise has served as a valuable platform for generations of sailors to hone operational competencies, enhance mutual understanding and build enduring people-to-people ties.”

First held in 1994, SIMBEX marks the thirty second version of the train, making it one of many RSN’s longest-running bilateral maritime workout routines and the longest steady bilateral naval train that India has had with another nation.

This iteration of SIMBEX takes place at a big time as each international locations commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations.

Over the years, the complexity of SIMBEX has expanded to include components of maritime safety and train serials within the air, floor and sub-surface domains. Apart from SIMBEX, the 2 navies additionally work together often by means of a variety of actions, together with skilled exchanges, employees talks and coaching programs.