Indo-Singapore Joint Training Exercise: Bold Kurukshetra-2019
11th April, 2019Category: International
The 12th edition of joint military exercise between India and Singapore, BOLD KURUKSHETRA 2019, culminated on 11 April 2019 after an impressive closing ceremony held at Babina Military Station. Indian Army contingent was presented by Guards Unit and Singapore was presented by its 42 Armoured Regiment. The four day long joint training focused on developing interoperability and conduct of joint tactical operations in mechanised warfare. The troops learnt about each other’s organisations and best practices being followed in combat. The three-day exercise was conducted to develop military technology, boost maritime security and bolster fight against terrorism. The exercise is told to be a grand success and taught valuable lessons to troops of both the participating nations.
India and Singapore had entered into an official agreement in November 2017 to strengthen defence ties between their respective armed forces. As per the understanding, personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces will receive training and undertake firing exercises along with the Indian Armed Forces.
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