Ninth India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise (IBSAMAR IX 2026) concludes at Simon's Town
The ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise (IBSAMAR IX 2026) concluded at Simon's Town, South Africa, on 20 October 2026 after ten days of harbour and sea phases, with INS Tarkash representing India.
Summary
The ninth edition of the trilateral India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime Exercise (IBSAMAR IX 2026) concluded at Simon's Town, South Africa, on 20 October 2026. The exercise brought together the navies of India, Brazil and South Africa for ten days of harbour and sea phases aimed at improving interoperability and operational cooperation. The Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash addressed the closing ceremony on behalf of the Indian side. The three countries, spread across three continents, share an interest in safe and secure seas.
Key facts
- Exercise
- IBSAMAR IX 2026 (9th edition)
- Countries
- India, Brazil, South Africa (trilateral)
- Concluded
- 20 October 2026
- Venue
- Simon's Town, South Africa
- Duration
- Ten days (harbour and sea phases)
- Indian ship
- INS Tarkash
- Aim
- Interoperability and maritime cooperation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the ninth edition of the IBSAMAR maritime exercise conclude on 20 October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Simon's Town, South Africa
Which Indian Navy ship's Commanding Officer addressed the closing ceremony of IBSAMAR IX 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Tarkash