Exercise PRAGATI 2026

“PRAGATI stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.”

About Exercise PRAGATI 2026

• It is a:

  • Multilateral military exercise

• Led by:

  • Indian Army

• Conducted at:

  • Umroi Military Station

Full Form of PRAGATI

Partnership of
Regional
Armies for
Growth and
Transformation in the
Indian Ocean Region

Participating Countries

The exercise includes participation from 12 countries:

1. Bhutan

2. Cambodia

3. Indonesia

4. Laos

5. Malaysia

6. Maldives

7. Myanmar

8. Nepal

9. Philippines

10. Seychelles

11. Sri Lanka

12. Vietnam

Objectives of the Exercise

1. Regional Military Cooperation

Enhances:

• Coordination among regional armies

• Defence diplomacy

• Strategic trust

2. Capacity Building

Focuses on:

• Joint training

• Tactical coordination

• Sharing operational experiences

3. Maritime and Regional Security

Supports stability in the:

• Indian Ocean Region

4. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)

Improves preparedness for:

• Natural disasters

• Humanitarian crises

• Emergency response operations

Strategic Importance

Exercise PRAGATI reflects India’s:

• Regional leadership role

• Commitment to Indo-Pacific security

• “Neighbourhood First” and “Act East” policies

It also strengthens:

• Military interoperability

• Collective security mechanisms

• Defence partnerships across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia

Importance for India

For India, the exercise helps:

• Build strategic influence

• Counter emerging regional security challenges

• Promote peace and stability

• Deepen defence ties with partner nations

Conclusion

Exercise PRAGATI 2026 demonstrates growing regional defence cooperation under India’s leadership and highlights the importance of collaborative security architecture in the:

• Indian Ocean Region.