exercise maitree for 3 September 2025

Exercise MAITREE Latest News

Recently, the 14th edition of the Exercise MAITREE-XIV commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya.

About Exercise MAITREE  

• It is the joint military exercise between India and Thailand.
• Exercise MAITREE, instituted in 2006, is one of the important joint training exercises between India and Thailand.
• The bilateral exercise is part of the ongoing military-to-military exchange programme between the two countries and aims to enhance cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army.
• The current edition further reinforces the bilateral defence cooperation and reflects the shared commitment of both Armies towards peace, stability and security in the region.
• The 13th edition of the exercise was held at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand.
• The Indian Army contingent is being represented by a Battalion of the Madras Regiment.
• The joint exercise will focus on company level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
• The programme includes tactical drills, joint planning, special arms skills, physical fitness and raiding operations. The exercise will culminate with a 48-hour validation exercise, simulating realistic operational scenarios.

Source: PIB