India–Thailand Exercise MAITREE-XIV opens at Umroi, Meghalaya
The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE opened at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya, on 2 September 2025, running from 1 to 14 September.
Summary
The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE-XIV opened with a ceremony at the Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya, on 2 September 2025; the exercise runs from 1 to 14 September 2025. The Indian Army contingent of 120 personnel is from a battalion of the Madras Regiment, and the Royal Thai Army's 53 personnel are from the 1st Infantry Battalion, 14th Infantry Brigade. The exercise focuses on company-level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain under Chapter VII of the UN Charter and ends with a 48-hour validation exercise. The 13th edition was held at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand, and the exercise was instituted in 2006.
Key facts
- Edition
- 14th (MAITREE-XIV)
- Venue
- Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya
- Dates
- 1–14 Sep 2025; opening ceremony 2 Sep
- India
- 120 personnel, Madras Regiment battalion
- Thailand
- 53 personnel, 1st Inf Bn, 14th Inf Brigade
- Focus
- Counter-terrorism in semi-urban terrain, UN Charter Chapter VII
- History
- Instituted 2006; 13th edition at Tak Province, Thailand
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Exercise MAITREE, whose 14th edition began in September 2025, is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: C — Thailand
MAITREE is the India–Thailand joint military exercise; its 14th edition opened at Umroi, Meghalaya.
Where is the 14th edition of Exercise MAITREE (September 2025) being held?
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Correct answer: B — Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya
MAITREE-XIV opened at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya; the 13th edition was held at Fort Vachiraprakan, Thailand.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MAITREE-XIV: 1. The Indian contingent is drawn from a battalion of the Madras Regiment. 2. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The 120-member Indian contingent is from the Madras Regiment, and the exercise focuses on company-level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. Both are correct.