Indian Army, Singapore armed forces conclude joint military exercise "Agni Warrior 2024"

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The 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024), a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces, concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on Saturday.

The three-day exercise conducted from November 28 to November 30, witnessed participation by the Singapore Armed Forces contingent comprising 182 personnel from the Singapore Artillery and the Indian Army contingent comprising 114 personnel from the Regiment of Artillery, the Indian Army said.

The aim of XAW-2024 was to maximise mutual understanding of drills and procedures to achieve jointness as a multinational force under the United Nations Charter.

"This Artillery exercise has enhanced defence cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces, SAF. Strengthening ties, enhancing capabilities," ADG PI- Indian Army posted on X.

The exercise showcased joint firepower planning, execution and use of New Generation Equipment by the Artillery of both Armies.

The event was witnessed by Lieutenant General Adosh Kumar, Director General of Artillery, Lieutenant General NS Sarna, Commandant, of the School of Artillery, and Colonel Ong Chiou Perng, Chief Artillery Officer, of Singapore Armed Forces.

The dignitaries appreciated the participating troops for displaying high levels of professional acumen and expertise.

The Exercise involved extensive joint preparation, coordination, understanding of each other's capabilities, procedures and evolution of a common interface between Indian and Singapore Artillery procedures.

It marked the culmination of successful training by Singapore Armed Forces troops exposing them to the intricacies of firepower planning.

Both sides utilised niche technologies during the exercise and exchanged best practices as part of the joint training.
 

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