SITMEX 2020
Why is it in news?
- 2nd edition of SITMEX 2020 exercise was recently concluded.
Details:
- Area: Andaman.
- Members: India, Thailand and Singapore trilateral.
- It is being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of COVID-19 pandemic, highlights growing synergy, coordination and cooperation in the maritime domain between the three friendly navies and maritime neighbours.
- The first edition of the exercise was hosted by the Indian Navy and was held off Port Blair in the month of September last year.