SIMBEX-22

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Context: The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) from 26 to 30 October, 2022 at Visakhapatnam.

Details:

• SIMBEX-2022 is being conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam from 26 to 27 October 2022followed by the Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal from 28 to 30 October 2022.
• Two ships from Republic of Singapore Navy, RSS Stalwart (a Formidable Class Frigate) and RSS Vigilance (a Victory Class Corvette)arrived Visakhapatnam on 25 October 2022 for participation in the exercise.
• SIMBEX series of exercises began in 1994 and were initially known as Exercise Lion King.
• The scope and complexity of the exercise has risen substantially over the past two decades to include advanced naval drills covering a wide spectrum of maritime operations.
• The exercise exemplifies the high level of cooperation between India and Singapore in the maritime domain. 
• It also highlights the commitment and contribution of the two nations towards enhancing maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1871467