SIMBEX, the 28th Singapore-India Maritime Exercise takes place in Singapore
As shown by the persistence of this significant collaboration, bilateral defence relations between the two nations remain robust.
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New Delhi, Sept4: SIMBEX, originally launched in 1994, is the Indian Navy's longest-running bilateral maritime exercise. It took place from 02 to 04 September 21 in Singapore. Whereas this current pandemic presents challenges, the two nations' bilateral defence relations continue to be strong as seen by the continuance in this major collaboration.
It was feasible for both navies to perform several challenging evolutions including live weapon firing and advanced naval warfare serials, including anti-submarine, counterair- and anti-surface warfare drills, with no problems or mishaps during the preparatory stages of the exercise In terms of size and complexity, the exercises are a testament to the degree of interoperability between the two Navies
This exercise is significant because it demonstrates India's determination to keep the South China Sea open and out of the hands of China, which claims the territory just like any other territory along Chinese borders. After various exercises since last year in the disputed region by American, Australian and Japanese forces, It was Indias turn to flex some muscles and India along with Singapore did just fine.