SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Indian Army have been conducting a bilateral armour exercise, codenamed Bold Kurukshetra, in central India since 25 March.

The drill, which will last till 5 May, is the fourth in the Bold Kurukshetra series of annual exercises between the two countries.

The exercise involves the SAF soldiers from the 41st Battalion, Singapore Armoured Regiment and Headquarters, 4th Singapore Armoured Brigade.

As part of the exercise, the two armies conducted joint planning and training, and carried out integrated manoeuvres and live-firing.

For the first time, the SAF has deployed its BIONIX I Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the BRONCO All-Terrain Tracked Carrier for this exercise series.

The Ministry of Defence said Exercise Bold Kurukshetra underscores the warm defence relationship between Singapore and India.

Besides having joint exercises, the SAF and the Indian Armed Forces interact regularly through visits, courses, seminars and other professional exchanges. - CNA/ir