The 14th edition of Exercise MAITREE between India and Thailand started on 1st September 2025 at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise will continue till 14th September 2025.
This bilateral exercise is part of the ongoing military exchange programme to strengthen friendship, cooperation, and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
Key Details
Indian Army Contingent: 120 personnel from a Battalion of the Madras Regiment.
Royal Thai Army Contingent: 53 personnel from the 1st Infantry Battalion, 14th Infantry Brigade.
Focus Area: Counter-terrorism operations at the company level in semi-urban terrain, conducted under Chapter VII of the UN Charter (Peacekeeping Operations).
Activities:
Tactical drills
Joint planning
Special weapons and arms training
Physical fitness
Raiding operations
Final Event: A 48-hour validation exercise simulating real operational scenarios.
Background
Exercise MAITREE was first conducted in 2006.
It is held alternatively in India and Thailand.
The last edition (13th) was held at Fort Vachiraprakan, Tak Province, Thailand.
The exercise highlights both countries’ commitment to peace, stability, and security in the region.
FAQs
Q1. What is Exercise MAITREE?
It is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, focused on improving coordination and counter-terrorism skills.
Q2. Where is MAITREE-XIV being held in 2025?
At the Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya.
Q3. Which Indian regiment is participating this year?
A Battalion of the Madras Regiment.
Q4. What is the main theme of the exercise?
Counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban areas, as per UN Chapter VII peacekeeping mandates.
Q5. When was Exercise MAITREE started?
It was first conducted in 2006.
Q6. What happened in the last edition?
The 13th edition (2023) was conducted in Thailand (Tak Province).
