Inside Exercise PRAGATI 2026: 13 nations train together in Meghalaya

The multinational exercise is being conducted on the principles of equality, friendship and mutual respect, strengthening military ties among participating nations.

Soldiers from different countries have been grouped into integrated mixed teams to train together, exchange operational knowledge and improve battlefield coordination.

The troops are undergoing intensive drills in semi-mountainous and dense jungle terrain, simulating real combat conditions faced in modern counter-insurgency operations.

Participants practiced rock craft, ambush and counter-ambush operations aimed at improving tactical movement, survival skills and rapid response capabilities.

High-intensity combat drills including slithering operations and jungle lane shooting are helping troops sharpen precision, mobility and coordination under pressure.

Special firing competitions featuring sniper systems and AK-203 rifles are enhancing operational proficiency, confidence and professional understanding among troops.

Military personnel conducted specialized bus intervention exercises designed to train troops for hostage rescue and close-quarter combat situations.

Basketball, volleyball and tug-of-war competitions helped strengthen camaraderie, teamwork and mutual trust among soldiers from different nations.

Troops practice close-combat techniques and self-defence drills together.

Exercise PRAGATI 2026 reflects the shared commitment of participating nations to tackle common security challenges through joint training, military cooperation and collective preparedness.