Saturday, March 27, 2010

DTN News: India, Singapore Armed Forces Joint Military Excercise In Central India

DTN News: India, Singapore Armed Forces Joint Military Excercise In Central India Source: DTN News (NSI News Source Info) SINGAPORE - March 28, 2010: The Singapore Armed Forces and Indian Army participated in a bilateral armour exercise in central India Saturday morning. Codenamed "Bold Kurukshetra", the exercise was witnessed by Minister of State for Defence, Koo Tsai Kee. MINDEF said Associate Prof Koo observed a live—firing exercise between the two armed forces, who interact regularly through policy dialogues, visits and courses. This is the sixth collaboration in the month—long exercise. MINDEF said the visit also underscores the warm defence relations between the two countries. "The SAF and the Indian Army have been working together on bilateral army exercises since April 2005," Assoc Prof Koo said. "We appreciate the opportunity to train and exercise with the Indian Armed Forces. The successful conclusion of Exercise Bold Kurushektra 2010 demonstrates the capabilities and professionalism of both armies.

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