Archive · 14 Sep 2025
India, Thailand Conclude Joint Military Exercise Maitree
The armies of India and Thailand recently finished a two-week military exercise called Maitree in Meghalaya, India.
Soldiers from both countries trained together, focusing on combat drills, tactical maneuvers and operational procedures under a UN mandate.
They simulated scenarios including setting up bases, gathering intelligence, and conducting raids.
The exercise involved the use of new equipment and culminated with a validation exercise.
The event included cultural exchange and sports to increase friendship.
The joint training aimed to strengthen ties and defense cooperation between the two nations.
The 14th edition of Exercise Maitree concluded in Meghalaya.
The exercise involved the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
Training focused on interoperability and combat drills.
Activities included establishing a TOB, ISR grid, village isolation, and raids.
The exercise aimed to strengthen ties and defense cooperation.
- Who
- Indian and Royal Thai Armies
- What
- Joint military exercise 'Maitree' concluded
- When
- Concluded on Sunday
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- Why
- To enhance cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding
- Exercise Name
- Maitree
- Participating Countries
- India, Thailand
- Location
- Meghalaya, India
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Focus
- Interoperability, Combat Drills
- Key Activities
- TOB, ISR, Village Isolation, Raids
- Participating Forces
- Indian Army Madras Regiment, Royal Thai Army 1st Infantry Battalion