SIMBEX MARKS 25TH YEAR WITH LARGEST EDITION

DSC_0046 https://www.defencepioneer.sg/images/default-source/_migrated_english/dsc_0046.jpg?sfvrsn=ccef2b86_2 https://www.defencepioneer.sg/pioneer-articles/SIMBEX-MARKS-25TH-YEAR-WITH-LARGEST-EDITION
https://www.defencepioneer.sg/pioneer-articles/SIMBEX-MARKS-25TH-YEAR-WITH-LARGEST-EDITION
SIMBEX MARKS 25TH YEAR WITH LARGEST EDITION
20 Nov 2018 | OPS & TRAINING

SIMBEX MARKS 25TH YEAR WITH LARGEST EDITION

// Story by Rachel Teng

// Photos by Rachel Teng

"This exercise has been hugely successful…the fact that our missiles have hit their targets, gives us great confidence and this interoperability, this ability to work with one another and to learn from one another, is valuable," said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen during his visit to the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) on 20 Nov. 

This year's SIMBEX, which started on 10 Nov, saw the largest participation from both navies, with close to 30 participating assets. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. 

During his visit, Dr Ng witnessed the conduct of multi-dimensional naval warfare by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Indian Navy (IN) ships, in particular the combined missile firing of an Aster missile from the RSN's Formidable-class frigate RSS Steadfast and a Barak missile by the IN's Shivalik-class frigate INS Satpura. 

At its 25th year, SIMBEX is the longest-running military exercise that the Singapore Armed Forces has with the Indian Armed Forces. Starting as an anti-submarine exercise in 1994, SIMBEX has grown in scope and complexity and now incorporates elements of maritime security, anti-air, and anti-surface naval warfare. 

"I think most importantly, (this exercise) reflected the deep trust between the Indian Navy and our Republic of Singapore Navy. This is a relationship that has been cultivated over the years," Dr Ng said in an interview after his visit to SIMBEX.

As part of his three-day trip to India, Dr Ng visited the IN's facilities at Port Blair on 19 Nov and met the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral (ADM) (Ret) Devendra Kumar Joshi. He will also co-chair the third India-Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue with Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Suggested Reading
SUITED UP FOR SUBMARINE ESCAPE TRAINING
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

Get an inside look at how the Navy drills its submariners on escape survival techniques, to prepare them for an emergency.

CYBER DEFENDERS TAKE ON NEW THREATS IN CLOUD AND AI IN NATIONAL EXERCISE
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

The third Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) brings together cyber defenders from across Singapore to face the ever-evolving challenges of digital threats. 

Cover story
WELCOME TO CAMP TILPAL
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

How do you house some 6,000 people and feed them for three months? You build a pop-up “city” – complete with accommodations and the basic comforts of home – for the thousands of SAF soldiers who train annually in Queensland, Australia.

Cover story
FIGHTING AS ONE AT EXERCISE TRIDENT
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

Singapore’s army, navy and air force work together with Australian troops to capture targets in both jungle and urban warfare.

Cover story
THEY LIFT UP OUR BIG GUNS
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

Get up close with the men and machines of 24th Battalion, Singapore Artillery (24 SA), who provide a boost to our gunners to make sure they are always on time and on target.

COMMAND & STAFF COLLEGE GRADUANDS READY TO TAKE ON SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLES
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

1
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE & BROTHERHOOD
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

NS has left indelible memories for these SAF pioneers from the 8th Engineers Officer Cadet batch, who celebrate their 50th anniversary since they were commissioned in 1974.

Super Puma flight tales
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

Retired helicopter pilot MAJ (Ret) Robert Tan was among the first few batches of locally-trained Super Puma pilots. Sports car or smooth bus – guess which vehicle he likens the aircraft to?

Total Defence is a duty of every Singapore business
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

Having experienced the demanding commitments of National Service, LTC (NS) Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin and Mr Gaurav Keerthi share why it’s so important for every Singapore business to support their NSmen.

Feature
He scaled a volcano with OCS mates & wrote a book about NS
OPS & TRAINING
20 Nov 2018

LTC (NS) Leow Kah Shin and his NS buddies go on an annual “Exercise Longwalk” as a commitment to do something adventurous together.