12th edition of India -Singapore Joint Military Training commences

The 12th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Training exercise commenced at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal on 21 October 2024. The exercise involving the Indian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force will be held till 21 November 2024. 

Before the commencement of the Joint Military Training with the Indian Air Force, the Republic of Singapore Air Force participated in the Tarang Shakti exercise. The Tarang Shakti Exercise 2024 was the largest air exercise ever hosted by the Indian Air Force, In which  30 countrie's Air Forces, including India, participated.

Kalaikunda Air Base for Singapore Air Force 

Singapore is a very small country with an area of 704 sqm spread over sixty islands and one major city. The Singapore armed forces do not have adequate training facilities due to its size. Singapore is the only country in the world to which India offers its military training facilities. Since 2007, the Kalaikunda Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force in West Bengal has been used by the Singapore Air Force for its training purposes,

The Singapore Air Force will conduct its own exercise, and the bilateral exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force will commence from  13-21 November 2024.

Aircrafts and Aim of the Exercise

The Indian Air Force has deployed its fighter aircraft- Tejas, Rafale, MiG-29, Mirage 2000 ITI, Su-30 MKI, and Jaguar. The Republic of Singapore Air Force has deployed its F-16 and F-15 squadrons along with G-550 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) and C-130 transport aircraft.

The main aim of the bilateral exercise is to enhance combat readiness and promote a friendly relationship between the two Air Forces. During the combat exercise, both the Air Forces will conduct joint mission planning and debriefing with advanced air combat simulation. These exercises are expected to enhance the Air Force's combat readiness and interoperability.

Sports and cultural activities will be organised to encourage friendly relationships between the personnel of the two Air Forces.  

Read About the largest air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force Tarang-Shakti.