The 2nd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20 held from 21 to 22 November 2020 in Andaman Sea. Indian Navy (IN) Ships including Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the 2nd edition of SITMEX 20. The SITMEX series of exercises are conducted to enhance mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices between IN, Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
The 2020, 2nd edition of the exercise is being hosted by RSN, Singapore Navy. The first edition of SITMEX, was hosted by Indian Navy, at Port Blair in September 2019. The exercise, being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of COVID-19 pandemic, highlights growing synergy, coordination and cooperation in the maritime domain between the three friendly navies and maritime neighbours. The two days of maritime drills will witness the three navies participate in a variety of exercises including naval manoeuvres, surface warfare exercises and weapon firings.
Apart from improving inter-operability between the friendly navies, SITMEX series of exercise also aim to strengthen mutual confidence and develop common understanding and procedures towards enhancing the overall maritime security in the region. Indian allies RSN and RTN participation involves, Republic of Singapore Navy by the ‘Formidable’ Class frigate ‘Intrepid’ and ‘Endurance’ Class Landing Ship Tank ‘Endeavour’ and RTN by the ‘Chao Phraya’ Class frigate ‘Kraburi’ in the exercise.
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