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EX BOLD KURUKSHETRA

15th March, 2023

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Context:  The Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise at Jodhpur Military Station, India.

Details:

  • For the first time in the exercise series, both armies participated in a command post Exercise, which involved Battalion and Brigade level planning elements and computer wargaming.
  • Hosted by the Indian Army, the exercise involved soldiers from the 42nd Battalion, Singapore Armoured Regiment and an Armoured Brigade of Indian Army.
  • The ten-day long joint training fostered common understanding of mechanised warfare in emerging threats and evolving technologies, developing inter-operability through a computer simulation-based Wargame using joint operational and tactical procedures controlled through a joint command post.
  • Both contingents not only learnt about each other’s operating drills and procedure, but also exchanged ideas and best practices being followed in a modern combat zone.

About:

  • Exercise Bold Kurukshetra is conducted under the ambit of the bilateral arrangement for the joint Army Training and exercises between the Singapore Army and the Indian Army.
  • First conducted in 2005, this exercise underscores the strong and long-standing bilateral defence relationship between both countries and enhances cooperation between the two armies.
  • Both defence establishments also interact regularly through high-level visits, policy dialogues, courses and other professional exchanges.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Ex Bold Kurukshetra?

a.  It is a bilateral armour exercise between India and Nepal

b. First conducted in 2005, this exercise underscores the strong and long-standing bilateral defence relationship between both countries.

  1. Only a
  2. Only b
  3. Both a and b
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: Option 2

 

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