Why in the news?

  • The 14th edition of the Exercise MAITREE commenced,

Exercise MAITREE

  • What is it?: It is joint army exercise between India and Thailand.
  • Host: India
  • Launch: Instituted in 2006
  • Aim: To foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand.
  • Features
    • The Exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing Joint Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations in Jungle and Urban Environment under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter.
    • The Exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.