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Exercise SITMEX-20

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level : Exercise SITMEX

Mains level : NA

The second edition of the India, Thailand and Singapore trilateral naval exercise SITMEX-20 has concluded in the Andaman Sea.

Exercise 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 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.
  • The maritime drill witnessed a variety of exercises including naval manoeuvres, surface warfare exercises and weapon firings.
  • Besides improving inter-operability, SITMEX series of exercise also aims to strengthen mutual confidence and develop common understanding and procedures towards enhancing the overall maritime security in the region.
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