PRAGATI 2026 is a major multilateral military exercise hosted by India at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, from 18–31 May 2026, with participation from 12 friendly nations. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, strengthening defence cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
📌 Key Details
- Name: PRAGATI (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region).
- Year: 2026.
- Location: Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, India.
- Dates: 18–31 May 2026.
- Participants: 12 nations — Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
- Objective: Enhance regional cooperation, share best practices, and strengthen military-to-military ties.
