| India and Myanmar have conducted their first bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, named ‘RAHAT MITRA’, in Chennai. The two-day exercise took place on November 5 and 6, 2026, with the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with Myanmar’s defence forces. It aimed to improve coordination, strengthen cooperation, and build joint capabilities to respond to natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
Key Highlights:
- Exercise: RAHAT MITRA.
- Participating countries: India and Myanmar.
- Venue: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Duration: November 5–6, 2026.
- Type: Bilateral Tri-Services HADR Exercise.
- Theme: Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership.
- Objective: To improve interoperability and disaster response capabilities between the two countries.
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