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Context:

The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is scheduled from 23 to 29 Oct 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam. 

About SIMBEX

The exercise began as 'Exercise Lion King' in 1994, and has since evolved into one of the most significant bilateral maritime collaborations between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). 

The exercise will be conducted in two phases - the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam and the Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal.

Purpose:

Aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Singapore by enhancing interoperability, improving maritime domain awareness, and fostering cooperation to address common maritime challenges.

The Harbour Phase will include Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, and pre-sail briefings between personnel from both navies. The Sea Phase will witness advanced naval drills, including live weapon firings, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, anti-surface and anti-air operations, seamanship evolutions, and tactical manoeuvres.

About Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs)

SMEE's are Identical functional, technical, and professional information exchanges between US military exchange experts and experts from the Marine and Naval Infantry forces from our partner nations.

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Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise 

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