NewsGate Press Network

The 14th edition of the India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, has begun in right earnest in desert setting at Jodhpur on 27th of July 2025.

The wargame Bold Kurukshetra 2025 will continue till 4ht of August 2025 and will witness the participation of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment.

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) 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.

The opening ceremony was marked by participation of senior officers from both sides.

The MoD statement added that Indian contingent will be led by Colonel Arjun Ganapathi, Commanding Officer of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment while Lieutenant Colonel Khiew Zhi Yoong, Battalion Commander of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment, will head the Singaporean side.

At the opening ceremony 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 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.