India, Singapore forces complete joint exercise

The Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces, on Saturday concluded a three-day joint military exercise at Field Firing Ranges at Devlali in Maharashtra.

The Singapore Artillery and the Indian Army Artillery contingent took part in the joint exercise. Named ‘Agni Warrior’, it was the 13th edition of the joint exercise.

It was aimed at maximising mutual understanding regarding drills and procedures to achieve joint efforts as a multinational force under the United Nations Charter. The exercise showcased joint firepower planning, execution and use of new generation equipment by the artillery of both armies.

The exercise involved extensive joint preparation, coordination, understanding of each other’s capabilities, procedures and evolution of common interface between the Indian and Singapore Artillery procedures. It marked the culmination of successful training by the troops of the Singapore Armed Forces, exposing them to intricacies of fire power planning.

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