11, April 2019 11/04/2019 – Posted in: Press Information Bureau

Exercise Bold Kurukshetra

(Ministry of Defence)

WHAT

The 12th edition of joint military exercise between India and Singapore, BOLD KURUKSHETRA 2019, culminated on 11 April 2019.

KEY FOCUS

The Exercise aimed at developing interoperability and conduct of joint tactical operations in mechanised warfare.

The exercise is being conducted to develop military technology, boost maritime security and bolster the nations’ fight against terrorism.

BACKGROUND

• “Exercise BOLD KURUKSHETRA” is held annually.
• It underscores the warm and growing defence relationship between Singapore and India. Aside from joint exercises, the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces also interact regularly through visits, courses, seminars and other professional exchanges.
• The two countries had signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the defence ties in November 2017.
• This will be the 12th in the series.

Source: PIB