Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise, SIMBEX-25

• Indian Naval Ship Satpura has arrived in Singapore to participate in the 32nd edition of Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise, SIMBEX-25.
• The exercise commenced with the Harbour Phase. This phase includes expert-level exchanges, professional engagements and operational discussions.
• INS Satpura will be joined by Singapore Naval Ships RSN Vigilant and RSN Supreme.
• The preparatory activities are focused on sharing naval expertise and aligning operational procedures.
• The participants are also conducting familiarisation visits to each other's ships.
• These efforts reflect the growing trust and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
• SIMBEX-25 supports India's maritime outlook under the 'Ocean' initiative.
• It is also in line with the Act East Policy, which promotes stronger regional engagement.
• The sea phase includes a wide range of advanced naval exercises.
• These include air defence exercises, cross-deck helicopter operations and precision targeting.