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.
