🔹 What is SIMBEX?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise |
| First Edition | 1994 (as Exercise Lion King) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Partner Nations | India & Singapore |
| Organizers | Indian Navy & Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) |
| 2025 Edition | 32nd edition |
🌐 Strategic Relevance
| Aspect | Significance |
|---|---|
| 🌊 Longest-running Naval Drill | SIMBEX is the longest continuous naval exercise India conducts |
| 🌏 Vision SAGAR | Aligns with India’s strategic maritime outreach (Security and Growth for All in the Region) |
| 🧭 Act East Policy | Enhances defense ties in the Indo-Pacific region |
| 🛡️ Maritime Security | Focus on threats from piracy, terrorism, non-state actors |
🤝 Other India–Singapore Joint Military Exercises
| Exercise Name | Forces Involved | Objective/Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| AGNI WARRIOR | Indian Army + SAF | Field training and combat cooperation |
| JMT (Joint Military Training) | Indian Air Force + RSAF | Aerial combat drills and coordination |