India, Oct. 27 -- The Indian Army contingent departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise Maitree-XV (2026). The exercise was conducted from 18 to 31 August 2026 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani, Thailand. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2025. The Indian Army and Royal Thai Army contingents comprised 85 personnel each. The Indian Army contingent was represented primarily by troops from 9 Gorkha Rifles, while the Royal Thai Army contingent comprised personnel from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division.
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