**Summary:**
Indian Naval Ship Satpura arrived in Singapore to participate in the 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-25). The exercise underscores the enduring maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). The exercise commenced with a Harbour Phase, featuring Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), professional interactions, and operational-level discussions focused on sharing best practices and aligning doctrines. Participating ships include RSN Vigilant and RSN Supreme. Day 2 included an official opening ceremony and a pre-sail conference to discuss the upcoming sea phase. The Sea Phase will involve advanced naval operations, including air defence exercises, cross-deck helicopter operations, precision targeting, complex maneuvering drills, and Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations. The objectives are to enhance interoperability, operational coordination, maritime security, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region, aligning with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR and the Act East Policy.
Key Entities Referenced
INS SATPURA: Indian Naval Ship that arrived in Singapore to participate in SIMBEX25.
Singapore: Location of the SIMBEX25 exercise.
SIMBEX25: The 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise.
Indian Navy: One of the participants in the SIMBEX25 exercise, representing India.
Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN): The naval force of Singapore and participant in SIMBEX25.
RSN Vigilant: Participating ship of Republic of Singapore Navy in SIMBEX25.
RSN Supreme: Participating ship of Republic of Singapore Navy in SIMBEX25.
Indo-Pacific: Geopolitical region where maritime security and regional stability is being reinforced through SIMBEX25.
Ministry of Defence
INS SATPURA ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE FOR
SIMBEX-25
Strengthening India–Singapore Maritime
Cooperation
Posted On: 30 JUL 2025 5:30PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Ship Satpura has arrived at Singapore to participate in the 32nd edition of the Singapore-India
Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-25), marking yet another chapter in the strong and enduring
maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
The exercise, a hallmark of the deep-rooted naval cooperation between the two nations, commenced with the
Harbour Phase, which includes Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), professional interactions, and
operational-level discussions. These engagements are designed to share best practices, align doctrines, and
conduct deck familiarisation visits onboard participating ships — RSN Vigilant and RSN Supreme.
These activities reaffirm the growing professional synergy and strategic trust between the two
navies, in line with India’s vision of ‘MAHASAGAR’ and the Act East Policy, which emphasises
robust engagement with neighbour countries.
Day 2 of SIMBEX-25 features an official Opening Ceremony, followed by a pre-sail conference.
During this conference, the participating naval contingents will hold discussions on the upcoming
sea phase of the exercise.
The Sea Phase of SIMBEX-25 — the cornerstone of the bilateral maritime engagement — will
witness execution of a comprehensive array of advanced naval operations. These include Air
defence exercises, Cross-deck helicopter operations, Precision targeting with surface and aerial
platforms, Complex maneuvering drills Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations. These
exercises aim to enhance interoperability and operational coordination, while reinforcing a shared
commitment to maritime security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
SIMBEX continues to be a testament to the strong naval ties between India and Singapore,
showcasing mutual respect, professionalism and a common vision for a secure and rules-based
maritime order.****
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