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The 14th edition of the India–Singapore joint military exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, commenced on Sunday at Jodhpur. The exercise saw the participation of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence said that the exercise will be conducted as a Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame, aimed at validating operational procedures for mechanised warfare. “It will culminate in an equipment display by the Indian Army. The objective of the exercise is to enhance the interoperability and joint training capabilities of both armies under a United Nations mandate, thereby strengthening bilateral defence cooperation,” the statement added.
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The opening ceremony witnessed the participation of senior officers from both sides. Colonel Arjun Ganapathi, Commanding Officer of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, led the Indian contingent, while Lieutenant Colonel Khiew Zhi Yoong, Battalion Commander of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment, headed the Singaporean side.
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Brigadier Pritam, Commander of 340 (I) Mechanised Brigade, and Colonel Wong Zeng Yu, Commander of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade, were present as chief guests.
A symbolic handing over of the Regimental Flag by the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment to the Indian contingent also took place, signifying the formal transfer of command to the Indian formation for the duration of the exercise.
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 will further consolidate the strong defence ties between India and Singapore and foster greater mutual understanding and collaboration at both tactical and strategic levels, the MoD spokesperson said.
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