Indian Army contingent departs to participate in Excercise MAITREE-XV
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The Indian Army contingent has departed for Thailand to participate in the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV, 2026, which begins today.
The 15th edition of the exercise will be conducted at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani, Thailand, and conclude on 31 August 2026.
The aim of Exercise MAITREE 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 MoD said.
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.
The Indian Army contingent is represented primarily by troops from 9 Gorkha Rifles, while the Royal Thai Army contingent comprises personnel from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division, the MoD statement said.
The Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2025.
