Exercise PRAGATI 2026 conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya
13 participating countries: India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos
Over 400 troops participated in the exercise
72-hour validation exercise conducted as culmination
Exercise focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain
Training activities included: rock craft, ambush and counter-ambush drills, slithering, jungle lane shooting, room and bus intervention, IED detection, casualty evacuation
Attendance included: 6 Vice Chiefs and over 40 senior military officials from participating countries
Indian Army in collaboration with FICCI organized defence equipment display
Army Design Bureau of Indian Army facilitated exhibition of cutting-edge indigenous defence equipment
Display showcased niche technologies developed by Indian defence industry
Indian Army showcased select new-generation equipment currently in service
Initiative highlighted India's indigenous defence design, development, and manufacturing capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat
Platform provided for promoting defence exports through industry engagement, collaboration, and knowledge exchange
Vice Chief of Army Staff held bilateral meetings with representatives of participating countries
