India
and Singapore on 3 June 2013 reaffirmed their strong and long-standing
defence ties as they renewed a bilateral agreement for the conduct of
joint army training and exercises. The agreement was signed after
visiting Defence Minister A K Antony held bilateral talks with his
Singapore counterpart Ng Eng Hen.
The Agreement for the Conduct of Joint Army Training and Exercises
was first established on 12 August 2008. Its renewal allows the
Singapore Army to train and exercise with the Indian Army in India for
another five years.
The armies of India and Singapore jointly conducted bilateral armour
and artillery exercises, codenamed Ex Bold Kurukshetra and Ex Agni
Warrior respectively. The bilateral exercise was successfully conducted
in March 2013 and a combined artillery live-firing was carried out in
December 2012.
Who: India and Singapore.
Where: In Singapore.
What: Reaffirmed their strong defense ties.
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