India, Singapore conduct 3-day naval exercise

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Singap Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN),The 28th edition of SIMBEX took place from September 02 to 04, 2021 in the southern fringes of the South China Sea.
It was the 28th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)
India and Singapore have carried out a mega naval wargame in the southern fringes of the South China Sea over the last three days, in reflection of their growing congruence of interests in the strategically key region.
The Indian Navy deployed its guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay, anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan and guided-missile corvette INS Kora and one P8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft for the 'SIMBEX' exercise from September 2-4, officials said.
The Singapore Navy was represented by formidable class frigate RSS Steadfast, victory class missile corvette RSS Vigour, one Archer class submarine and one Fokker-50 maritime patrol aircraft, they said.
Four F-16 fighter aircraft of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) also participated in the exercise during the air defence drills.
It was the 28th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX).
Initiated in 1994, SIMBEX is the Indian Navy's longest uninterrupted bilateral maritime exercise with any foreign navy.
India-Singapore defence ties remain a very significant aspect of the overall engagement between the two countries.