Singapore and Indian Armies Conduct Fourth Armour Exercise
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.
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.
Photos
[url]http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2008/may/02may08_nr/03apr08_photos.html[/url]
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