The joint maritime exercise between China and Singapore commenced on September 5, 2026, with an opening ceremony held in Zhanjiang, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province. This bilateral drill is designed to strengthen naval cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' armed forces. The exercise focuses on improving joint operational capabilities, including maritime security, search and rescue, and communication coordination. Both sides emphasized the importance of such engagements in fostering regional stability and mutual understanding.