Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Singapore, India Navies Conclude SIMBEX Maritime Exercise
The navies of Singapore and India recently finished their yearly joint exercise called SIMBEX.
This year's exercise involved ships and aircraft from both countries and included activities like practicing how to shoot at targets and defending against attacks in the sea.
The exercise took place both on land, with planning and training, and at sea, with actual drills.
This exercise helps the two navies work better together and has been happening for many years, showing a strong partnership between the two countries.
The Singapore and Indian Navies concluded the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX).
SIMBEX 2025 took place from July 28 to August 1, including a shore and sea phase.
Navies participated in joint planning, simulator training, and professional exchanges.
Sea phase involved warfare serials, including gunnery firing and air-defense exercises.
SIMBEX marks its 32nd edition, being a long-standing bilateral exercise.
- Who
- The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indian Navy
- What
- Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)
- When
- July 28 to August 1, 2025
- Where
- Southern reaches of the South China Sea and RSS Singapura-Changi Naval Base
- Why
- To enhance operational competencies, mutual understanding, and bilateral ties.
- Exercise Name
- SIMBEX
- Participants
- RSN, Indian Navy, RSAF
- Duration
- July 28 to August 1
- Edition
- 32nd
- Shore Phase Location
- RSS Singapura-Changi Naval Base
- Sea Phase Location
- South China Sea