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Recently, the 2nd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20 held from 21 to 22 November 2020 in Andaman Sea.
Key highlights of the exercise
- 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 first edition of SITMEX, hosted by Indian Navy, was conducted off Port Blair in September 2019.
- The 2020 edition of the exercise is being hosted by RSN.
- RSN is being represented 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.
- This year Indian Navy (IN) Ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk have participated in the 2nd edition of SITMEX
- Besides 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.
Source: PIB
