**Summary:**
The 14th iteration of Exercise MAITREE, a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, commenced on September 1, 2025, and will continue until September 14, 2025, at the Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya, India. This bilateral exercise, a component of the ongoing military-to-military exchange program between India and Thailand, aims to bolster cooperation, interoperability, and mutual understanding between the two armies. The Indian Army is represented by 120 personnel from a battalion of the Madras Regiment, while the Royal Thai Army contingent consists of 53 personnel from the 1st Infantry Battalion, 14th Infantry Brigade. The exercise will focus on company-level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain, conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The two-week program encompasses tactical drills, joint planning, special arms skills, physical fitness training, and raiding operations, culminating in a 48-hour validation exercise simulating realistic operational scenarios. Exercise MAITREE, established in 2006, underscores the shared commitment of both nations towards regional peace, stability, and security, reinforcing bilateral defense cooperation. The 13th edition of the exercise was held at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand.
Key Entities Referenced
India: One of the two participating countries in the joint military exercise.
Thailand: One of the two participating countries in the joint military exercise.
Exercise MAITREE XIV: The 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise.
Meghalaya: The State in India where the joint military exercise is being held.
Indian Army: The land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces, participating in the exercise.
Royal Thai Army: The land service branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, participating in the exercise.
Fort Vachiraprakan, Tak Province, Thailand: Location in Thailand where the 13th edition of the Exercise MAITREE was held.
United Nations Charter: The founding document of the United Nations, Chapter VII of which is relevant to the counter-terrorist operations focus of the exercise.
Ministry of Defence
INDIA - THAILAND JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE
MAITREE - XIV COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA
Posted On: 02 SEP 2025 4:44PM by PIB Delhi
th
The 14 edition of the India - Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE-XIV commenced with a grand
opening ceremony at Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya today. The exercise is being conducted
st th
from 1 to 14 September 2025. The bilateral exercise is part of the ongoing military-to-military exchange
programme between the two countries and aims to enhance cooperation, interoperability and mutual
th
understanding between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army. The 13 edition of the exercise was held at
Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand.
The Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel, is being represented by a Battalion of the Madras
st
Regiment. The Royal Thai Army contingent comprising 53 personnel is represented by the 1 Infantry
th
Battalion, 14 Infantry Brigade.
The joint exercise will focus on company level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain under
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The two-week programme includes tactical drills, joint planning,
special arms skills, physical fitness and raiding operations. The exercise will culminate with a 48-hour
validation exercise, simulating realistic operational scenarios.
Exercise MAITREE, instituted in 2006, is one of the important joint training exercises between India and
Thailand. The current edition further reinforces the bilateral defence cooperation and reflects the shared
commitment of both Armies towards peace, stability and security in the region.
_______________________________________________________________
NA/PK
(Release ID: 2163075)