- The multinational military exercise "Pragati 2026" commenced on May 20, 2026, at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya.
- Held near Shillong, this joint military exercise will span two weeks, with military contingents from 13 nations—including India—participating.
- The primary objective of the exercise is to enhance coordination among the armed forces of various nations in counter-terrorism operations, foster joint training, and strengthen defense cooperation.
- India is the host nation for this military exercise. It features the participation of armed forces from a total of 12 partner nations, including Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
- During the exercise, participating nations will exchange experiences related to counter-terrorism strategies, tactical skills, and joint operations.
- According to experts, such multinational exercises lend renewed strength to regional security and military cooperation.
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