On the modern battlefield, the ability to see more, understand quickly, and act fast decides success. To meet this need, the Indian Army is going to conduct a joint Bilateral exercise at the lap of North East.
The 14th edition of the Joint Bilateral Military Exercise MAITREE between India and Thailand will be conducted from 01–14 September 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi in Shillong.
The exercise will showcased new technologies designed to improve battlefield awareness, real-time surveillance and quick decision-making, mix of ground-based systems and aerial platforms, including UAVs and drones, to carry out realistic scenarios.
The exercise is designed to further sharpen the operational capabilities of both armies in undertaking joint company-level counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain, under the United Nations mandate — reflecting the shared commitment towards global peace and security.
(With inputs from ADGPI)
(Ms. Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 20 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence and Sports.She is associated with us as Editorial head of Defence and Sports. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and Indian media awards for Journalism).
