Indian Naval Ship Satpura at SIMBEX-25 | 31 Jul 2025

Source: PIB

Indian Naval Ship Satpura has arrived at Singapore to participate in the 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-25). 

• Participation: The Exercise’s Harbour Phase includes  Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), professional interactions, and operational discussions, with deck familiarization visits aboard the participating ships- RSN Vigilant and RSN Supreme. 
  • The Exercise’s Sea Phase features advanced naval operations, including air defense exercises, cross-deck helicopter operations, precision targeting, complex maneuvering drills, and VBSS operations. 
  • The Indian Navy's fleet, including the Destroyer Delhi, Frigate Satpura, Corvette Kiltan, and support ship Shakti will be visiting the Philippines and Vietnam before returning to Visakhapatnam. 
• Background: SIMBEX (formerly Exercise Lion King), is an annual maritime exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and is one of India's longest (started in 1994) uninterrupted maritime drills. 
  • The exercise aligns with India's Vision MAHASAGAR and the Act East Policy, emphasizing strategic engagements with neighboring countries. 
• Significance: SIMBEX-25 highlights the robust partnership between India and Singapore as they mark 60 years of bilateral ties, further solidifying their dedication to maritime security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.