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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Navy's missile destroyer, corvette and stealth frigate reach Philippines and Singapore wargames in China's backyard
Indian Navy ships reach Manila Live Events Joint drills planned with Philippines Simbex exercise underway with Singapore Defence ties with ASEAN countries (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Three Indian Navy ships have reached Manila while a fourth is taking part in joint exercises with the Singapore Navy , as part of India's operational deployment to Southeast Asia amid growing regional tensions. The deployment comes at a time when China's actions in the Indo-Pacific continue to draw international Indian Navy has stepped up its presence in Southeast Asia with multiple ship deployments aimed at strengthening maritime partnerships. The move aligns with India's broader strategy of regional engagement in the Indo-Pacific, especially as China asserts influence across strategic guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi , the anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan, and the fleet tanker INS Shakti have docked in Manila. Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, commander of the Eastern Fleet and leader of the task group, told TOI that the Indian and Philippine navies share a common objective of maintaining regional security.'India and the Philippines share a mutual interest in maintaining regional stability and enhancing maritime security,' he added that such visits were important for building understanding and trust between like-minded maritime forces.A bilateral naval exercise between India and the Philippines is expected to include joint manoeuvres and communication protocols. The drills aim to improve preparedness, build mutual trust, and enhance operational synergy in the maritime stealth frigate INS Satpura is participating in the 32nd edition of the bilateral naval exercise Simbex with the Republic of Singapore Navy. An officer quoted by TOI said the exercise involves advanced naval operations such as air defence drills, cross-deck helicopter flights, aerial and surface targeting, coordinated manoeuvres, and VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) Satpura's participation marks yet another chapter in the strong and long-standing maritime partnership between India and Navy's deployment follows a $375 million agreement signed in January 2022 to supply the Philippines with three BrahMos supersonic cruise missile coastal batteries. India is also holding talks with other ASEAN countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam, for potential defence the jointly developed BrahMos missile, India is offering the indigenous Akash air defence missile system. The Akash system can intercept a variety of aerial threats, including hostile aircraft, helicopters, drones, and subsonic cruise missiles, within a 25-kilometre latest naval deployments signal a growing effort to build trust and interoperability with key partners in Southeast Asia. As strategic competition intensifies in the Indo-Pacific, India is strengthening its maritime presence and defence cooperation across the region.(With inputs from TOI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
3 Indian warships in Philippines, 1 in war games with Singapore
. NEW DELHI: As part of the Navy's ongoing operational deployment to Southeast Asia with an eye firmly on China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, three Indian warships have reached the Philippines while another is exercising with the Singapore Navy. The deployments of stealth frigate INS Satpura for the bilateral "Simbex" exercise with the Singapore Navy as well as guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan and fleet tanker INS Shakti to Manila "is a testimony to the Indian Navy's commitment to strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific", according to officers. Leading the three warships in Manila, Eastern Fleet commander Rear Admiral Susheel Menon said India and the Philippines shared the commitment towards maintaining stability and enhancing maritime security in the region, emphasizing the importance of such deployments in promoting understanding, trust and cooperation among friendly maritime forces. The warships will undertake a bilateral naval exercise with the Philippines, which will focus on joint manoeuvres and communication protocols to improve preparedness, build mutual trust and strengthen operational synergy in the maritime domain. INS Satpura, in turn, is participating in the 32nd edition of the Simbex exercise, marking yet another chapter in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). "The exercise involves 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 manoeuvring drills and VBSS (visit, board, search, and seizure) operations," an officer said. After the $375 million contract to supply three anti-ship coastal batteries of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines in Jan 2022, India has also stepped up discussions on arms exports to other Asean countries like Indonesia and Vietnam. Apart from Brahmos missiles, which have been developed jointly with Russia, India also plans to sell the indigenous Akash air defence missile systems, which can intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, drones and subsonic cruise missiles at a range of 25 km, to countries like Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India deploys warships to Southeast Asia to boost military ties
NEW DELHI: As part of the Navy's ongoing operational deployment to Southeast Asia with an eye firmly on China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, three Indian warships have now reached the Philippines while another is exercising with the Singapore Navy. The deployments of stealth frigate INS Satpura for the bilateral 'Simbex' exercise with the Singapore Navy as well as guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan and fleet tanker INS Shakti to Manila 'is a testimony to the Indian Navy's commitment to strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific', officers said. Leading the three warships in Manila, Eastern Fleet commander Rear Admiral Susheel Menon said India and the Philippines shared the commitment towards maintaining stability and enhancing maritime security in the region, emphasizing the importance of such deployments in promoting understanding, trust and cooperation among friendly maritime forces. The warships will undertake a bilateral naval exercise with the Philippines, which will focus on joint manoeuvres and communication protocols to improve preparedness, build mutual trust and strengthen operational synergy in the maritime domain. INS Satpura, in turn, is participating in the 32nd edition of the Simbex exercise, marking yet another chapter in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo 'The exercise involves execution of a comprehensive array of advanced naval operations. These include air defence exercises, sross-deck helicopter operations, precision targeting with surface and aerial platforms, complex maneuvering drills and VBSS (visit, board, search, and seizure) operations,' an officer said. After the $375 million contract to supply three anti-ship coastal batteries of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines in Jan 2022, India has also stepped-up discussions on arms exports to other Asean countries like Indonesia and Vietnam. Apart from the Brahmos missiles, which have been developed jointly with Russia, India also plans to sell the indigenous Akash air defence missile systems, which can intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, drones and subsonic cruise missiles at a range of 25-km, to countries like Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
The Star
7 days ago
- General
- The Star
Singapore and India conclude five-day maritime exercise
The Republic of Singapore Navy's RSS Supreme and RSS Vigilance sailing in formation with the Indian Navy's INS Satpura during the sea phase of the Singapore-Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise 2025. - MINDEF SINGAPORE: The Singapore and Indian navies concluded a five-day bilateral exercise on Friday (Aug 1) that involved ships from both navies and aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (Simbex) was conducted ashore at the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base and at sea in the southern reaches of the South China Sea, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said on Aug 2. This was the 32nd edition of Simbex, which was first held in 1994. Mindef noted that the exercise took place at a significant moment, as Singapore and India mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The exercise saw the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) deploy a Formidable-class frigate, RSS Supreme, and a Victory-class missile corvette, RSS Vigilance, supported by cargo ship MV Mentor. An S-70B naval helicopter, two Fokker-50 maritime patrol aircraft and two F-15SG fighter jets from the RSAF were also involved. The Indian Navy participated in the exercise with the Shivalik-class frigate INS Satpura. During the shore phase, both navies took part in joint planning, simulator training, professional exchanges and sports. They also shared best practices related to maritime air operations and compliant boarding procedures over subject-matter expert exchanges, Mindef said. At sea, the participating forces conducted complex warfare serials, including gunnery firing, air defence exercises and maritime security drills. This phase concluded with a sail-past by ships from both navies. Mindef said the successful conduct of Simbex 2025 underscores the 'enduring partnership' between the Indian Navy and the RSN. The annual exercise is one of the RSN's longest-running bilateral maritime exercises, and India's longest continuous bilateral naval exercise with any other country. Mindef said the complexity of Simbex has expanded over the years to incorporate elements of maritime security and exercise serials in the air, surface and sub-surface domains. Lieutenant-Colonel Aaron Koh, the commanding officer of RSS Supreme, said: 'Simbex is a testament to the longstanding bilateral ties between the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Indian Navy. 'Over the years, the exercise has served as a valuable platform for generations of sailors to hone operational competencies, enhance mutual understanding and build enduring people-to-people ties.' With Singapore and India marking 60 years of official ties in 2025, both countries had also extended a bilateral agreement in October 2024 on joint military training between their armies for the next five years. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Singapore and India conclude 5-day maritime exercise
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The Republic of Singapore Navy's RSS Supreme and RSS Vigilance sailing in formation with the Indian Navy's INS Satpura during the sea phase of the Singapore-Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise 2025. SINGAPORE - The Singapore and Indian navies concluded a five-day bilateral exercise on Aug 1 that involved ships from both navies and aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (Simbex) was held on shore at the RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base , and at sea in the southern reaches of the South China Sea , said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Aug 2 . This was the 32nd edition of Simbex, which was first held in 1994 . It takes place at a significant moment as Singapore and India mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Mindef added. The exercise saw the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) deploy a Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme and a Victory-class missile corvette RSS Vigilance , which was supported by cargo ship MV Mentor . A S-70B naval helicopter , two Fokker-50 maritime patrol aircraft and two F-15SG fighter jets from the RSAF were also involved. The Indian Navy (IN) participated in the exercise with a Shivalik-class frigate INS Satpura . During the exercise's shore phase, both navies participated in joint planning, simulator training, professional exchanges and sports. They also shared best practices related to maritime air operations and compliant boarding procedures over subject matter expert exchanges, said Mindef. At sea, the participating forces conducted complex warfare serials, including gunnery firing, air defence exercises and maritime security drills. This phase concluded with a sail-past by ships from both navies. Mindef said the successful running of Simbex 2025 underscores the 'enduring partnership' between the IN and the RSN. The annual exercise is one of the RSN's longest running bilateral maritime exercises, and India's longest continuous bilateral naval exercise with any other country. Mindef said the complexity of Simbex has expanded over the years to incorporate elements of maritime security and exercise serials in the air, as well as surface and sub-surface domains. Lieutenant-Colonel Aaron Koh , the commanding officer of RSS Supreme , said: 'Simbex is a testament to the long-standing bilateral ties between the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Indian Navy. 'Over the years, the exercise has served as a valuable platform for generations of sailors to hone operational competencies, enhance mutual understanding and build enduring people-to-people ties.'
