SIMBEX-2026: 33rd Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise begins at Visakhapatnam
The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) began at Visakhapatnam on 21 October 2026 and runs until 26 October, with RSS Supreme of the Republic of Singapore Navy taking part.
Summary
The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) began at Visakhapatnam on 21 October 2026 and will continue until 26 October 2026. The Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Supreme arrived for the exercise, and the opening ceremony was held on board INS Nilgiri and INS Kamorta. The Harbour Phase (21-23 October) covers professional exchanges and planning, while the Sea Phase (24-26 October) in the Bay of Bengal includes anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air warfare drills. SIMBEX began in 1994 as Exercise Lion King.
Key facts
- Exercise
- SIMBEX-2026 (33rd edition)
- Participants
- Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)
- Venue
- Visakhapatnam; Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal
- Dates
- 21-26 October 2026
- Harbour Phase
- 21-23 October 2026
- Sea Phase
- 24-26 October 2026
- RSN ship
- RSS Supreme
- Opening ceremony
- On board INS Nilgiri and INS Kamorta
- Origin
- Started in 1994 as Exercise Lion King
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the 33rd edition of SIMBEX begin on 21 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
SIMBEX, the maritime exercise between India and Singapore, began in 1994 under which name?
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Correct answer: B — Exercise Lion King
Which Republic of Singapore Navy ship arrived at Visakhapatnam for SIMBEX-2026?
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Correct answer: C — RSS Supreme