Indian Army to Host Major Multinational Exercise in May-June

• Indian Army preparing for a large-scale multinational exercise in May or June.
• Aim is to enhance interoperability and operational synergy in an evolving security environment.
• Exercise likely to be held in eastern parts of India, positioning India as a key land warfare partner in the Indo-Pacific.
• Potential for substantial participation from ASEAN and BIMSTEC countries, with invitations possibly extending beyond traditional partners.
• Follows 27 bilateral exercises in 2025-26 and previous multinational events like IPACC, IPAMS, and SELF-2023.