Maharashtra: A three-day joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces concluded on Saturday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the joint military exercise codenamed Agni Warrior concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali in Maharashtra. The 13th edition of the Agni Warrior, which was held from 28th to 30th November, 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 statement said. According to Kuwait News Agency, the aim of Agni Warrior 2024 was to maximise mutual understanding of drills and procedures to achieve jointness as a multinational force under the UN 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, u nderstanding 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 intricacies of firepower planning. Both sides utilised niche technologies during the exercise and exchanged best practices as part of the joint training, the Indian Defense Ministry said.
