Why in news?
The fourteenth edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral military exercise between India and Singapore, commenced in July 2025 at Jodhpur. The exercise focuses on mechanised warfare and peacekeeping under United Nations mandates.
Key features
- The exercise involves the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment and Singapore’s 42nd Armoured Regiment of the 4th Singapore Armoured Brigade.
- It is conducted as a tabletop exercise and computer‑based war‑game to practise joint tactics in mechanised warfare scenarios.
- Scenarios include UN peacekeeping missions, emphasising coordination and interoperability in multinational operations.
- The exercise features a symbolic exchange of regimental flags and a display of military equipment, showcasing India’s capabilities.
Strategic significance
- The exercise strengthens defence cooperation between India and Singapore, both of which have shared interests in Indo‑Pacific security.
- It improves the ability of both armies to operate jointly under UN mandates and enhances India’s standing as a reliable partner in regional security initiatives.