Indian Army contingent departs for joint exercise in Thailand
The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XV, is scheduled to take place in Surat Thani from August 18 to 31
On Monday, an Indian Army contingent set off for Surat Thani in Thailand to join the 15th India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XV. The two-week training, taking place from August 18 to 31, will see 85 Indian Army troops, primarily from the 9 Gorkha Rifles, and 85 Royal Thai Army personnel, mainly from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division, working together.
The exercise, focusing on joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in jungle and semi-urban settings under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, will involve field exercises, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and a final validation exercise. The troops will also exchange operational experiences and display modern equipment and technologies used in joint operations.
The MAITREE-XV exercise, held annually since 2006, aims to bolster military cooperation between India and Thailand by improving interoperability, mutual understanding, and camaraderie between the two armies. The previous edition was held at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya, in September 2025.
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