About:

• The SITMEX series of exercises are conducted to enhance mutual interoperability and imbibing best practices between Indian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
• The exercise is in line with India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.
• 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 Republic of Singapore Navy.
• The maritime drill witnessed a variety of exercises including naval manoeuvres, surface warfare exercises and weapon firings.
• Besides improving inter-operability, SITMEX series of exercises also aims to strengthen mutual confidence and develop common understanding and procedures towards enhancing the overall maritime security in the region.

Why in News?

Recently, the second edition of the India, Thailand and Singapore trilateral Naval exercise SITMEX-20 concluded in the Andaman Sea.

Reference:

1. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1674839