**Summary:**
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, the 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise, commences today, July 27, 2025, in Jodhpur and will continue until August 4, 2025. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and joint training capabilities between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces under a United Nations mandate, thereby strengthening bilateral defense cooperation. The exercise involves the participation of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army's Mechanised Infantry Regiment. It will be conducted as a Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame, validating operational procedures for mechanized warfare, and will culminate in an equipment display by the Indian Army. Colonel Arjun Ganapathi, Commanding Officer of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment, leads the Indian contingent, while Lieutenant Colonel Khiew Zhi Yoong, Battalion Commander of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment, heads the Singaporean side. Brigadier Pritam, Commander of 340 I Mechanised Brigade, and Colonel Wong Zeng Yu, Commander of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade, are present as chief guests. A symbolic handing over of the Regimental Flag from the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment to the Indian contingent signifies the formal transfer of command to the Indian formation for the exercise's duration. Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 aims to further consolidate defense ties and foster greater mutual understanding and collaboration at both tactical and strategic levels between India and Singapore.
Key Entities Referenced
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025: The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The location where Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 is commencing.
India: One of the participating countries in the joint military exercise.
Singapore: One of the participating countries in the joint military exercise.
42 Singapore Armoured Regiment: A regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade participating in the exercise.
Indian Army: The army of India participating in the joint military exercise.
Mechanised Infantry Regiment: A regiment of the Indian Army participating in the exercise.
United Nations: The mandate under which the exercise aims to enhance interoperability.
Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE BOLD KURUKSHETRA 2025 TO KICK
OFF AT JODHPUR: ADVANCING
INDIA–SINGAPORE DEFENCE COOPERATION
Posted On: 27 JUL 2025 1:23PM by PIB Delhi
The 14th edition of the India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, is set to
commence today at Jodhpur and will continue till 04 August 2025. The exercise will witness the participation
of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army’s
Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
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 will be marked by participation of senior officers from both sides. Colonel Arjun
Ganapathi, Commanding Officer of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment, will lead the Indian contingent, while
Lieutenant Colonel Khiew Zhi Yoong, Battalion Commander of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment, will
head the Singaporean side. Brigadier Pritam, Commander of 340 (I) Mechanised Brigade, and Colonel Wong
Zeng Yu, Commander of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade, will be present as chief guests.
A symbolic handing over of the Regimental Flag by the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment to the Indian
contingent will also take 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..______________________________________________________________________
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