Source: News on Air
Context: An 85-personnel Indian Army contingent, primarily from 9 Gorkha Rifles, departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026).
What is Exercise MAITREE?
An annual bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, designed to improve tactical cooperation, share field expertise and build joint operational capabilities.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host country | Thailand — at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani |
| Participants | India and Thailand, 85 personnel from each side |
| Indian contingent | Primarily from 9 Gorkha Rifles |
| Instituted | 2006 |
| Frequency | Annual, alternating between the two countries |
| Previous edition | 14th, at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya, September 2025 |
