SIMBEX-2026 concludes in Visakhapatnam, strengthens India-Singapore maritime cooperation

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) concluded at Visakhapatnam, with the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) undertaking a range of maritime warfare drills to enhance operational interoperability and coordination. Hosted by the Indian Navy, the exercise was conducted in two phases, combining professional exchanges and joint planning during the harbour phase with complex operational drills in the Bay of Bengal during the sea phase. The harbour phase featured Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, professional interactions, sporting engagements and planning conferences, providing personnel of both navies…