Singapore and Indian Armies Conduct Ex Bold Kurukshetra
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Indian Army are conducting a bilateral armour exercise, codenamed Bold Kurukshetra, from 25 Mar to 5 May 08 in central India. This is the fourth in the Bold Kurukshetra series of annual exercises between the two countries.
The exercise involves the SAF soldiers from the 41st Battalion, Singapore Armoured Regiment and Headquarters, 4th Singapore Armoured Brigade. As part of the exercise, the two armies conducted joint planning and training, and executed integrated manoeuvres and live-firing. For the first time, the SAF has deployed its BIONIX I Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the BRONCO All-Terrain Tracked Carrier for this exercise series.
Photo: MINDEF Singapore
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra underscores the warm defence relationship between Singapore and India. Besides exercising together, the SAF and the Indian Armed Forces interact regularly through visits, courses, seminars and other professional exchanges.
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