India–Singapore exercise Agni Warrior 2024 concludes at Devlali
On 30 November 2024, the 13th edition of the India–Singapore bilateral exercise 'Agni Warrior' (XAW-2024) concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra.
Summary
On 30 November 2024, the 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Agni Warrior' (XAW-2024) between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra. The three-day exercise ran from 28 to 30 November 2024. The Singapore contingent had 182 personnel from the Singapore Artillery and the Indian contingent had 114 personnel from the Regiment of Artillery. Its aim was to maximise mutual understanding of drills and procedures to achieve jointness as a multinational force under the United Nations Charter. It showcased joint firepower planning, execution and the use of new generation equipment by the artillery of both armies.
Key facts
- Edition
- 13th, XAW-2024
- Dates/venue
- 28–30 Nov 2024, Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra)
- Contingents
- Singapore 182 (Singapore Artillery); India 114 (Regiment of Artillery)
- Aim
- Jointness as a multinational force under the UN Charter; joint firepower planning
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The 13th edition of the India–Singapore exercise 'Agni Warrior' concluded on 30 November 2024 at which location?
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Correct answer: C — Devlali, Maharashtra
PIB (MoD): XAW-2024 concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on 30 November 2024.
Which edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Agni Warrior' was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 13th
PIB (MoD): the 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) was held from 28 to 30 November 2024.
Consider the following statements about Agni Warrior 2024: 1. The Singapore contingent comprised 182 personnel from the Singapore Artillery and the Indian contingent 114 personnel from the Regiment of Artillery. 2. It was a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD): the contingents were 182 (Singapore Artillery) and 114 (Regiment of Artillery) — 1 is correct. It was an Army–Singapore Armed Forces artillery exercise, not a naval one — 2 is wrong.