Multilateral joint military exercise in Meghalaya focuses on counter-insurgency, building trust
The multilateral military exercise 'Pragati 2026' took place in Meghalaya, involving armies from 13 countries. The focus was on counter-insurgency operations and fostering mutual trust among nations in the Indian Ocean region. Participants engaged in various drills and cultural activities, enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices.
- ▪Over 400 soldiers from 13 countries participated in the exercise, which included specialized drills and tactical situations.
- ▪The exercise aimed to create synergy and enhance mutual trust among the participating nations.
- ▪Participants expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for the opportunity to learn and share experiences in counter-insurgency.
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Armies of 13 countries came together in Meghalaya's Umroi for the maiden multilateral military exercise 'Pragati 2026', which concluded on Saturday (May 30, 2026) with a focus on countering insurgency and building mutual trust among the nations in the Indian Ocean region, officials said.Over 400 soldiers, including around 20 women, from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and India slithered down from helicopters, detected improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along routes and climbed down rocky walls during the two-week exercise, they said.
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