Exercise Pragati Latest News
The Indian Army is set to host military delegations to the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.
About Exercise Pragati
- The PRAGATI (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise.
- It is the first edition of the exercise which will be held in Umroi, Meghalaya.
- Participating Countries: It includes 11 friendly countries Laos, Myanmar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal, Maldives, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bhutan.
- Aim: It aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations.
- It reflects a shared commitment to collective security and regional stability.
- Key Focus of Exercise Pragati
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- It centers on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, emphasising joint training and defence diplomacy.
- It is part of India’s growing defence engagement with its neighbouring and Indian Ocean region nations, focusing on building capacity and shared operational capabilities.
- It will mark a shift in the Indian Army training from bilateral to consortium-style engagements.
- Besides war games, a key component of the event is a two-day industry exposition, highlighting the Indian Army’s capabilities and fostering industrial partnerships with ASEAN nations.
Source: DD News
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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