India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise 'Maitri'

Overview:

The 13th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, 'Maitri', is being held from July 1 to 15, 2024, at Fort Watchiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand. This exercise has been conducted alternately in Thailand and India since 2006.

Aims:

• To promote military cooperation between India and Thailand.
• Focus on joint jungle and urban warfare operations.

Key Benefits:

• Joint counter-terrorism operations.
• Exchange of best practices for joint exercises.
• Establishment of a Joint Operation Centre.
• Use of drones and counter-terrorism systems.

Other India-Thailand Defence Exercises:

• Air Force: 'Siam Bharat Abhyas'
• Navy: 'India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol' (CORPAT)

Other Important Exercises:

• Yudh Abhyas (India and US)
• Shakti Abhyas (India and France)
• Varuna Abhyas (India and France)
• Garuda Abhyas (India and France)
• Samudra Shakti Abhyas (India and Indonesia)
• Exercise Eastern Bridge (India and Oman)
• Exercise Slinex (India and Sri Lanka)
• Vajra Prahar (India-US Special Forces Exercise)
• Paschim Lehar (Indian Navy Exercise for Inter-Service Synergy)
• Vayu Shakti (IAF's Largest War Exercise)