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Exercise MAITREE-XIV: India-Thailand Army Drill Under Way in Meghalaya

4 September 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYExercise MAITREE-XIV:India-Thailand ArmyDrill Under Way inMeghalaya4 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The India-Thailand army exercise MAITREE entered its 14th edition this week, with troops training together at Umroi in Meghalaya.

Key facts

  • Dates: 1 to 14 September 2025; venue: Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya.
  • The Indian side is a battalion of the Madras Regiment with 120 personnel.
  • Thailand sends 53 personnel from the 1st Infantry Battalion, 14th Infantry Brigade.
  • Drills include joint tactics, weapons handling, counter-insurgency planning, fitness training and raiding, ending in a 48-hour validation exercise.

About Exercise MAITREE

MAITREE began in 2006 as a military-to-military exchange. It is held alternately in the two countries, and the 2023 edition took place at Fort Vachiraprakan in Thailand. It aims to build trust, improve joint tactical skills and strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation.

Exam angle

  • Exercise names are a staple of defence questions: pair MAITREE with Thailand.
  • Note the venue state, Meghalaya, and the 14th edition number.
  • Remember the theme: counter-terrorism in semi-urban terrain.

Test yourself

1. Exercise MAITREE is a bilateral army exercise between India and which country?

MAITREE is held between India and Thailand.

2. Where is the 14th edition of MAITREE being held?

It is held at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.

3. Which Indian regiment's battalion is taking part in MAITREE-XIV?

A battalion of the Madras Regiment with 120 personnel represents India.

Sources: GKToday

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