Exercise Barsma Lima 2026 with the participation of five countries took place in Southeast Asia Multinational exercises "Barsma Lima 2026" (Barsma Lima 2026) were held on October 5-23 in Southeast Asia with the participation of Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Greater Singapore within the framework of the Singapore and Great Britain Five Power Defense Agreements. Singapore was the host this year. About 1,900 military personnel, 42 planes, seven ships and one submarine participated in the event. The exercises took place in various areas in Singapore, Malaysia and in the waters near the Strait of Johor. The operational preparation phase began on October 12. The naval unit practiced anti-submarine warfare, air defense, ship maneuvers as well as search and inspection of ships. A New Zealand Navy inspection team was integrated aboard the British patrol ship HMS Tamar to practice joint procedures. The Air Force involved F-35A fighter jets of the Australian Air Force, F-15SG and F-16 of Singapore, F/A-18D and Su-30MKM of Malaysia, as well as P-8 reconnaissance aircraft of Australia and New Zealand. Australia has deployed the Stalwart logistics ship with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on board. The Royal Navy's contribution was provided by the patrol ships HMS Spey and Tamar (2nd River Class), which have been permanently deployed in the Indo-Pacific since 2021.

Exercise Barsma Lima 2026 with the participation of five countries took place in Southeast Asia Multinational exercises "Barsma Lima 2026" (Barsma Lima 2026) were held on October 5-23 in Southeast Asia with the participation of Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Greater Singapore within the framework of the Singapore and Great Britain Five Power Defense Agreements. Singapore was the host this year. About 1,900 military personnel, 42 planes, seven ships and one submarine participated in the event. The exercises took place in various areas in Singapore, Malaysia and in the waters near the Strait of Johor. The operational preparation phase began on October 12. The naval unit practiced anti-submarine warfare, air defense, ship maneuvers as well as search and inspection of ships. A New Zealand Navy inspection team was integrated aboard the British patrol ship HMS Tamar to practice joint procedures. The Air Force involved F-35A fighter jets of the Australian Air Force, F-15SG and F-16 of Singapore, F/A-18D and Su-30MKM of Malaysia, as well as P-8 reconnaissance aircraft of Australia and New Zealand. Australia has deployed the Stalwart logistics ship with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on board. The Royal Navy's contribution was provided by the patrol ships HMS Spey and Tamar (2nd River Class), which have been permanently deployed in the Indo-Pacific since 2021.