• The 14th edition of India–Singapore joint military exercise — Bold Kurukshetra 2025 — began  at Jodhpur on July 27.

• The exercise seeks to enhance interoperability and joint training capabilities of both armies under the UN mandate, thereby strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. 

• It will conclude on August 4. 

• The 42nd battalion of Singapore Armoured Regiment and Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment are participating in the exercise. 

• It will be conducted as a tabletop exercise and computer-based wargame, aimed at validating operational procedures for mechanised warfare.

• It will culminate in an equipment display by the Indian Army. 

Other bilateral exercises:

• Army – Agni Warrior

• Navy – SIMBEX

• Air Force – Joint Military Training.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)