Multilateral joint military exercise in Meghalaya focuses on counter-insurgency, building trust
A multilateral military exercise named 'Pragati 2026' took place in Meghalaya, involving armies from 13 countries. The focus of the exercise was on counter-insurgency operations and building mutual trust among participating nations. Over 400 soldiers participated in various specialized drills and discussions on incorporating new technologies into military tactics.
- ▪The exercise included soldiers from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and India.
- ▪Participants engaged in activities such as detecting IEDs, rock climbing, and tactical drills in semi-mountainous and jungle terrains.
- ▪The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and mutual trust among the nations involved, with an emphasis on sharing best practices.
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Multilateral joint military exercise in Meghalaya focuses on counter-insurgency, building trustMultilateral joint military exercise in Meghalaya focuses on counter-insurgency, building trustPublished on: May 30, 2026 11:16 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Umroi , Armies of 13 countries came together in Meghalaya's Umroi for the maiden multilateral military exercise 'Pragati 2026', which concluded on Saturday with a focus on countering insurgency and building mutual trust among the nations in the Indian Ocean region, officials said.Multilateral joint military exercise in Meghalaya focuses on counter-insurgency, building trustOver 400 soldiers, including around 20 women, from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and…
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