Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Thailand participates with India in Exercise MAITREE-XV 2026, which is the 15th joint military exercise between the two countries. The exercise is being conducted from August 18 to 31, 2026, at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani, Thailand. The Indian Army and Royal Thai Army are taking part with 85 personnel each. The exercise focuses on joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in difficult jungle and semi-urban environments, while also enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and defence cooperation between the two armies.