The 31st edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is underway from October 23 to 29 at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.

• The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) ship RSS Tenacious, along with its embarked helicopter, arrived in Visakhapatnam yesterday to participate in this significant exercise.
• SMBEX was originally launched as “Exercise Lion King” in 1994.
• SIMBEX has evolved into a cornerstone of maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
• This year, the exercise focuses on deepening the strategic partnership between India and Singapore, aiming to enhance interoperability, bolster maritime domain awareness, and foster cooperation in addressing shared maritime challenges.