The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ began on May 31, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability between the two armies through training in semi-urban and mountainous terrains, simulating United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Key Points:

• The exercise emphasizes counter-terrorism, endurance, small team tactics, and cyber warfare training.
• Indian troops from the Arunachal Scouts and Mongolian Special Forces are participating.
• The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation and regional security.
• ‘Nomadic Elephant’ promotes friendship and operational readiness between India and Mongolia.
• The exercise will continue until June 13, 2025, in Mongolia.