The Indian Army contingent has set off for the 13th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE, scheduled from July 1-15 at Fort Vachira Prakan in Thailand's Tak Province, announced the Defence Ministry on Tuesday. Previously, the exercise was held in Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2019.

The 16th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ between the Indian and Mongolian armies is set to begin in Meghalaya's Umroi from July 3 to July 16. The Indian Army announced that this exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two forces, particularly in semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrains.

This biennial exercise, held alternately in India and France, aims to strengthen cooperation and interoperability between the two armed forces. Ambassador Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India, delivered a speech highlighting the significance of Indo-French defense cooperation at the opening ceremony.

The exercise aims to bolster the joint military capabilities of both nations to conduct Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario, as stated by the Indian Army.