{"id":36040,"date":"2025-07-24T12:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T07:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36040"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:58:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T07:28:09","slug":"simbex-2025-naval-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"SIMBEX 2025 Naval Exercise: Indian Navy Strengthens Maritime Cooperation with Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#SIMBEX_2025_naval_exercise_strengthens_India-Singapore_defence_ties_and_Indo-Pacific_cooperation_Know_its_importance_history_and_exam-relevant_insights_for_UPSC_CDS_and_PSCs\" >SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise strengthens India-Singapore defence ties and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Know its importance, history, and exam-relevant insights for UPSC, CDS, and PSCs.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Indian_Navy_Set_to_Participate_in_SIMBEX_2025\" >Indian Navy Set to Participate in SIMBEX 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Overview_of_SIMBEX_2025\" >Overview of SIMBEX 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Objectives_of_SIMBEX\" >Objectives of SIMBEX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Diplomatic_and_Strategic_Significance\" >Diplomatic and Strategic Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Key_Features_and_Indian_Fleet_Assets\" >Key Features and Indian Fleet Assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Activities_in_SIMBEX_2025\" >Activities in SIMBEX 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Broader_Regional_Impact\" >Broader Regional Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >\ud83e\udded Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#1_Strategic_Maritime_Posture\" >1. Strategic Maritime Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#2_Strengthening_Bilateral_Relations\" >2. Strengthening Bilateral Relations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#3_Operational_Readiness_and_Interoperability\" >3. Operational Readiness and Interoperability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#4_Regional_Security_Contribution\" >4. Regional Security Contribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#5_Showcasing_Indigenous_Capabilities\" >5. Showcasing Indigenous Capabilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#%F0%9F%95%B0%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context\" >\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Origins_and_Evolution\" >Origins and Evolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Progress_in_Complexity\" >Progress in Complexity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Regional_Integration\" >Regional Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Aligning_with_National_Initiatives\" >Aligning with National Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_SIMBEX_2025\" >\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from SIMBEX 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/simbex-2025-naval-exercise\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIMBEX_2025_naval_exercise_strengthens_India-Singapore_defence_ties_and_Indo-Pacific_cooperation_Know_its_importance_history_and_exam-relevant_insights_for_UPSC_CDS_and_PSCs\"><\/span><strong>SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise<\/strong> strengthens India-Singapore defence ties and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Know its importance, history, and exam-relevant insights for UPSC, CDS, and PSCs.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Navy_Set_to_Participate_in_SIMBEX_2025\"><\/span><strong>Indian Navy Set to Participate in SIMBEX 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_SIMBEX_2025\"><\/span><strong>Overview of SIMBEX 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Singapore\u2011India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2025<\/strong> marks the <strong>32nd edition<\/strong> of this long\u2011standing naval drill between the <strong>Indian Navy<\/strong> and the <strong>Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)<\/strong> In July 2025, India deployed frontline warships\u2014including <strong>INS Delhi<\/strong> (destroyer), <strong>INS Satpura<\/strong> (frigate), <strong>INS Kiltan<\/strong> (anti\u2011submarine corvette), and <strong>INS Shakti<\/strong> (fleet support tanker)\u2014to Singapore waters for this exercise <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_SIMBEX\"><\/span><strong>Objectives of SIMBEX<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercise focuses on boosting <strong>maritime interoperability<\/strong>, conducting advanced war\u2011fighting drills, and enhancing <strong>maritime domain awareness<\/strong>. Training includes <strong>anti\u2011submarine warfare<\/strong>, <strong>anti\u2011surface and anti\u2011air warfare<\/strong>, <strong>search-and-rescue (SAR)<\/strong>, and <strong>humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR)<\/strong> operations. It serves India\u2019s strategic initiatives such as the <strong>Act East Policy<\/strong> and <strong>Vision SAGAR<\/strong>, projecting India&#8217;s commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diplomatic_and_Strategic_Significance\"><\/span><strong>Diplomatic and Strategic Significance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SIMBEX 2025 underscores growing maritime ties as part of the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic relationsThe exercise reinforces rule-based order at sea and strengthens cooperation against shared challenges like piracy, trafficking, and maritime terrorism  Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule emphasized ongoing engagement with regional navies, praising SIMBEX as \u201cone of the longest uninterrupted maritime drills for India\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_and_Indian_Fleet_Assets\"><\/span><strong>Key Features and Indian Fleet Assets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>INS Delhi<\/strong>: Guided missile destroyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INS Satpura<\/strong>: Multi-role stealth frigate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INS Kiltan<\/strong>: Anti-submarine corvette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INS Shakti<\/strong>: Fleet tanker supporting logistics and sustainment operations <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These vessels, built indigenously, showcase India&#8217;s growing prowess in producing modern naval platforms <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_in_SIMBEX_2025\"><\/span><strong>Activities in SIMBEX 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise phases include a <strong>Harbour Phase<\/strong>, featuring professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, and policy-level discussions; and a <strong>Sea Phase<\/strong>, involving high-intensity exercises across domains, including live firings, tactical manoeuvres, and coordinated SAR and HADR drills <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Regional_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Broader Regional Impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SIMBEX aligns with regional diplomacy under the <strong>ASEAN-India framework<\/strong>, following the success of the inaugural <strong>ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in 2023<\/strong>  The exercise also supports India&#8217;s role as a <strong>net security provider<\/strong> in the Indo-Pacific, signaling its capacity to safeguard maritime commons <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"SIMBEX-2025-naval-exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.etimg.com\/thumb\/width-1200,height-900,imgsize-345200,resizemode-75,msid-122716662\/news\/defence\/indian-navy-to-participate-in-simbex-exercise-in-singapore.jpg\" alt=\"SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise\" title=\"SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded <strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strategic_Maritime_Posture\"><\/span><strong>1. Strategic Maritime Posture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SIMBEX 2025 reflects India\u2019s strategic vision under its <strong>Act East Policy<\/strong> and <strong>Vision SAGAR<\/strong>, projecting naval capacity in Southeast Asia and reinforcing India\u2019s regional leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Strengthening_Bilateral_Relations\"><\/span><strong>2. Strengthening Bilateral Relations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With 60 years of ties, this exercise cements India-Singapore cooperation and enhances defence diplomacy essential for future collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Operational_Readiness_and_Interoperability\"><\/span><strong>3. Operational Readiness and Interoperability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercise enhances Indian Navy&#8217;s readiness across multi-domain operations, crucial for naval officers in defence and civil services exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Regional_Security_Contribution\"><\/span><strong>4. Regional Security Contribution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SIMBEX promotes a rules-based maritime order and addresses shared threats like piracy and maritime terrorism\u2014topics often queried in competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Showcasing_Indigenous_Capabilities\"><\/span><strong>5. Showcasing Indigenous Capabilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deployment of indigenously built platforms like <strong>INS Delhi, Satpura, Kiltan, Shakti<\/strong> underscores India\u2019s defence manufacturing push and self-reliance, a key governmental priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%B0%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f <strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_and_Evolution\"><\/span><strong>Origins and Evolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SIMBEX, originally named <strong>&#8220;Lion King&#8221;<\/strong>, began in <strong>1994<\/strong> to improve naval cooperation. It is India\u2019s <strong>longest uninterrupted bilateral naval exercise<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Progress_in_Complexity\"><\/span><strong>Progress in Complexity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While early exercises focused on anti-submarine tactics, modern editions include comprehensive drills: <strong>surface, air, and joint warfare<\/strong>, and humanitarian scenarios<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Integration\"><\/span><strong>Regional Integration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SIMBEX supports India&#8217;s expanding ties with <strong>ASEAN<\/strong>, mirrored in the <strong>ASEAN\u2011India Maritime Exercise<\/strong> of 2023, fostering broader regional maritime cooperation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aligning_with_National_Initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Aligning with National Initiatives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aligned with policies like <strong>Act East<\/strong> and <strong>Vision SAGAR<\/strong>, SIMBEX enhances India\u2019s maritime strategy, projection, and influence in the Indo-Pacific <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_SIMBEX_2025\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from SIMBEX 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>SIMBEX 2025<\/strong> is the <strong>32nd edition<\/strong> of the Singapore-India Naval exercise.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Indian ships INS Delhi, Satpura, Kiltan, and Shakti<\/strong> are participating.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The exercise supports <strong>maritime interoperability<\/strong>, <strong>SAR<\/strong>, <strong>HADR<\/strong>, and <strong>anti-submarine\/air\/surface warfare<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>SIMBEX aligns with India\u2019s <strong>Act East Policy<\/strong> and <strong>Vision SAGAR<\/strong> for Indo-Pacific security.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>It commemorates <strong>60 years of India\u2013Singapore relations<\/strong> and emphasizes rule-based maritime order.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is SIMBEX 2025?<\/strong><br>SIMBEX 2025 is the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), aimed at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Why is SIMBEX important for India?<\/strong><br>It strengthens India\u2019s Act East Policy, bolsters regional security, and reinforces India\u2019s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Which edition of SIMBEX will be held in 2025?<\/strong><br>The 30th edition of SIMBEX will be held in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What platforms are typically involved in SIMBEX exercises?<\/strong><br>It includes anti-submarine warfare, surface and air warfare exercises, and high-level joint operational drills involving ships, aircraft, and submarines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What is the relevance of this news for competitive exams?<\/strong><br>This news is important for defence, civil services, and international relations-related questions in UPSC, CDS, CAPF, and State PSCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. 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