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TRILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SITMEX-20 IN ANDAMAN SEA

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Andaman:22/11/20:  Indian Navy (IN) Ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the 2nd edition of India, Singapore, and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20, from 21 to 22 November 20 in Andaman Sea.

The first edition of SITMEX, hosted by Indian Navy, was conducted off Port Blair in September 2019. 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 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.

The exercise, being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights growing synergy, coordination, and cooperation in the maritime domain between the three friendly navies and maritime neighbors. The two days of maritime drills will witness the three navies participate in a variety of exercises including naval maneuvers, surface warfare exercises, and weapon firings.

Besides improving inter-operability between the friendly navies, 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.

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