India News | Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 to Kick off at Jodhpur, Advancing India-Singapore Defence Cooperation

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India] July 27 (ANI): The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, is set to commence today at Jodhpur and will continue till August 4, 2025, according to the Ministry of Defence press release.

The exercise will witness the participation of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment.

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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 interoperability and joint training capabilities of both armies under United Nations mandate, thereby strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, added the release.

The opening ceremony will be marked by the participation of senior officers from both sides. Colonel Arjun Ganapathi, Commanding Officer of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment, will lead the Indian contingent, while Lieutenant Colonel Khiew Zhi Yoong, Battalion Commander of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment, will head the Singaporean side. Brigadier Pritam, Commander of 340 (I) Mechanised Brigade, and Colonel Wong Zeng Yu, Commander of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade, will be present as chief guests.

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A symbolic handing over of the Regimental Flag by the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment to the Indian contingent will also take 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, fostering greater mutual understanding and collaboration at both tactical and strategic levels. (ANI)

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