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India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise "MAITREE" (1–14 September 2025, Umroi)
Start of the exercise
From 1 September 2025, the 14th India–Thailand joint army exercise ‘MAITREE’ will begin at Umroi, Meghalaya. It is an important step to make the partnership between the two armies stronger and more effective.
Aim and Scenario
The main aim of this exercise is to improve the skills of both armies in working together during counter‑terrorism operations, especially in semi‑urban areas, under the United Nations mandate.
India is organizing this event after five years—the last time it was held in India was in 2019 at Umroi.
Past Experiences
The 13th MAITREE exercise (July 2024) was held in Tak Province, Thailand at Fort Vachiraprakarn.
During that time, soldiers practiced:
Weapons training
Day and night firing
Rappelling
Jungle survival skills
Communication drills
First aid and casualty evacuation
Military leaders from both sides stressed the importance of cooperation and thanked each other for the support.
Technical and Tactical Aspects of 2025
Like earlier years, the 2025 exercise will give focus to technology, teamwork, and trust. Soldiers will train in:
Setting up a Joint Operation Centre
Building an Intelligence & Surveillance Centre
Securing landing areas
Small team entry and exit operations
Helicopter‑borne missions
Cordon and search operations
Room clearance and intervention drills
Demolition of illegal structures
Using and countering drones
Role in Bilateral Relations
This exercise is not just about military training. It also shows the strong friendship between both countries.
For India, it supports the “Act East Policy”
For Thailand, it matches their “Act West Policy”
Relations also include trade, investment, tourism, culture, education, science, and people‑to‑people contact.
Future Importance
Past exercises (2019 and 2024) have built a solid base for defense cooperation. The 2025 exercise will help in planning future defense partnerships and also contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world.
The 14th MAITREE exercise (1–14 September 2025, Umroi) is more than just a military event. It is a symbol of friendship and growing defense ties between India and Thailand.
It will not only strengthen joint military skills but also show a positive international image of India–Thailand relations, especially under the UN and multilateral security systems.
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