The Indian Army's Assam Regiment has won the gold medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2026 military exercise in Wales, UK, showcasing exceptional endurance, tactical skills, and combat readiness among more than 100 competing global teams.

The Indian Army's Assam Regiment has won the gold medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2026 military exercise in Wales, UK, showcasing exceptional endurance, tactical skills, and combat readiness among more than 100 competing global teams.

The Indian Army's Assam Regiment has won the gold medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2026 military exercise in Wales, UK, showcasing exceptional endurance, tactical skills, and combat readiness among more than 100 competing global teams.

The Indian Army's Assam Regiment has brought glory to the country by winning the gold medal in the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2026 in Wales, UK, which is one of the world's toughest military patrolling exercises.

Competing against more than 100 teams, the Indian Army contingent demonstrated exceptional endurance, tactical skills, teamwork and determination to be among the 10 teams to claim the coveted gold medal, the Indian Army said in a social media post.

The competition, held from October 2 to 12, tested participating military teams across a range of demanding operational tasks designed to assess their combat readiness, physical endurance and ability to operate under challenging conditions.

Announcing the achievement, the Indian Army hailed the Assam Regiment's performance as a demonstration of the force's rigorous training and battlefield skills.

"JAI SE VIJAY. Forged in Grit. Crowned in Gold," the Army said in a post on X.

"Troops of the Indian Army's ASSAM Regiment clinched the coveted Gold Medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2026, held from 02 to 12 October in Wales, UK," it said.

Describing the achievement as a testament to the Army's Yoddha Spirit, the force said it demonstrated how rigorous training, battlefield skills and the pursuit of excellence could translate into success on the global stage.

"Trained to Excel. Determined to Win," the Army added.

What makes Cambrian Patrol challenging?

Exercise Cambrian Patrol is the British Army's premier military patrolling event, held annually in Wales and hosted by Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade. The exercise is designed to enhance operational capabilities by subjecting participating teams to highly demanding military tasks and assessments.

It is open to regular and reserve personnel from all three British armed services, as well as military units from other countries.

The assessment begins as soon as teams reach the designated drop-off point and continues until they complete the exercise.

Participants can be evaluated across a range of military skills, including tactical conduct, navigation, fieldcraft, leadership, physical and mental resilience, and reconnaissance of enemy positions.

Other assessment areas include artillery target procedures, emergency close air support, battlefield casualty drills, countering explosive ordnance threats and responding to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

Teams could also be tested on dismounted close combat, obstacle crossing, patrol reporting, radio communications, operational law and ethical behaviour, according to the UK Army website.

The exercise also assesses the ability to identify friendly and enemy aircraft, vehicles, weapons and equipment, alongside skills in media handling, civil engagement and partner-force assistance, making it a demanding test of the operational preparedness of the participating teams.

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