Exercise MAITREE

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Recently, the Indian Army contingent departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026). 

About Exercise MAITREE

• It is the joint military exercise between India and Thailand.
• It was instituted in 2006.
• It is an important platform for sharing best practices and strengthening military cooperation between India and Thailand.
• In Exercise MAITREE 2026, the Indian Army contingent is represented primarily by troops from 9 Gorkha Rifles.
• Focus:  The exercise will involve company-level joint training focused on operations in jungle and semi-urban terrain.
• Aim: Aim of the exercise is to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand.
• The Exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing Joint Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations in Jungle and semi-urban Environment under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter.
• The training will include field exercises, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations and a culminating validation exercise.
• The contingents will also exchange operational experience and showcase contemporary equipment and technologies employed during joint operations.
• Significance: It will further reinforce the longstanding bilateral relations between the two nations.

Source: PIB

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