Indian Army contingent leaves for Indo-Thailand joint military exercise Maitri

Indian Army contingent leaves for Indo-Thailand joint military exercise Maitri

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Category : Defense Published on: July 04 2024

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  • Indian Army contingent left for the 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military exercise Maitree. The exercise will be conducted at Fort Wachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand from 1 to 15 July 2024. 
  • The previous edition of the same exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2019.
  • The Indian Army contingent comprises 76 personnel, mainly a battalion of Ladakh Scouts as well as personnel from other branches and services. 
  • The contingent of the Royal Thailand Army also consists of 76 personnel, mainly from the 1st Battalion of the 4th Infantry Regiment of the 14th Division.
  • The aim of the friendship exercise is to promote military cooperation between India and Thailand. The exercise will enhance joint capabilities in carrying out joint insurgency/terrorist operations in jungle and urban environments under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
  • The exercise will focus on high level of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical exercises.
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