News: 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-XV (2026) It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Aim: The aim of Exercise MAITREE is to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand. 2026… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
Category: Defence Exercises
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026
News: The Indian and US navies will conduct the Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 from 10 to 14 August 2026. About Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 Participant: It is a bilateral training exercise between the Indian Navy and US Navy. Held at: It will be conducted at the Southern Naval Command… Continue reading Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise ROTOR CLAP III It is a specialised weeklong helicopter exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to validate mission planning, coordination, rapid response, and interoperability under simulated combat conditions. Edition: This is… Continue reading Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
Ex Pitch Black 2026
News: The Indian Air Force started participating in Ex Pitch Black 2026 at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin from 20 July 2026. About Ex Pitch Black 2026 Ex Pitch Black 2026 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s flagship biennial multinational air combat exercise with a 45-year history. Origin of Name: The name “Pitch… Continue reading Ex Pitch Black 2026
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
News: The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime training engagement, in Kochi from July 20 to 23. About Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is a four-day multinational maritime training exercise. Hosted by: The Indian Navy is hosting the exercise at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi under… Continue reading Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
News: Chinese and Russian navies are conducting the “Joint Sea-2026” naval exercise near Qingdao in July under their annual military cooperation plan. About ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise Joint Sea-2026 is an annual China-Russia bilateral naval exercise to strengthen cooperation in responding to maritime security challenges. Location: The exercise is being conducted in the waters and airspace near Qingdao… Continue reading ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
RIMPAC 2026
News: The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, bringing together military forces from 30 countries for the world’s largest international maritime exercise. About RIMPAC 2026 It is the world’s largest joint and combined maritime exercise, bringing together naval, air and land forces to improve their ability to operate together across a… Continue reading RIMPAC 2026
Exercise KHAAN QUEST
News: Indian Army contingent leaves for multinational Exercise KHAAN QUEST in Mongolia. About Exercise KHAAN QUEST It is a multinational peacekeeping exercise scheduled to be conducted from 20 June to 03 July 2026. Location: It will be held at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. First edition: The exercise first started as a bilateral event… Continue reading Exercise KHAAN QUEST
Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India – Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026. About Exercise CINBAX-II 2026 It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army. First edition: Its first edition was conducted in 2024. Present edition: The present edition is the second edition of the exercise.… Continue reading Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
Exercise ‘Pragati’
News: The Indian Army announced hosting 12 friendly countries for the inaugural multilateral Exercise ‘Pragati’ at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise ‘Pragati’ Pragati (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise aimed at cooperation and capability building among regional armies. Hosted by: It is hosted by… Continue reading Exercise ‘Pragati’
