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News: India and Myanmar commenced their first bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, ‘RAHAT MITRA’ in Chennai.
About Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026
- The Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026 is the first bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and Myanmar.
- Duration: The exercise was conducted over two days in Chennai.
- Aim: It aimed to deepen bilateral cooperation, build mutual trust and improve operational coordination between the armed forces of both nations.
- Co-hosted by: It was co-hosted by India and Myanmar and coordinated under the aegis of the Indian Navy.
- Theme: ‘Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership’
- Participating troops: More than 300 personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force of India and Myanmar participated in the exercise.
- Features:
- It provided a common platform for the defence forces of both countries to engage in professional exchanges, share operational experiences and strengthen interoperability in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations.
- During the exercise, the Indian Army, worked alongside the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, demonstrated the capabilities of its Flood Relief Columns and Engineer Task Forces.
- The demonstrations included rescue operations, dewatering activities and bridge-laying operations to restore connectivity and provide access to disaster-affected areas.
Other Exercises between India and Myanmar
- India – Myanmar Bilateral Military Exercise (IMBEX)
- India Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX)
