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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 Host: The exercise will be conducted from 18 to 31 August 2026 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani, Thailand.
- 2025 Edition: Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2025
- Features
- Contingents: The Indian Army and Royal Thai Army contingents comprise 85 personnel each.
- 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 exercise will involve company-level joint training focused on operations in jungle and semi-urban terrain.
- Contingents: The Indian Army and Royal Thai Army contingents comprise 85 personnel each.
- Significance
- 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.
