he 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, dubbed Nomadic Elephant, is set to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This military collaboration will be held from 31st May to 13th June 2025. It is an annual event alternating between India and Mongolia. The previous exercise took place in Umroi, Meghalaya, in July 2024. This exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations’ armed forces.

Exercise Details

Nomadic Elephant is a bilateral military exercise between India and Mongolia. It focuses on joint training for counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations under a United Nations mandate. The exercise facilitates the sharing of operational experiences and aims to strengthen military ties between the two nations.

Participating Forces

The Indian contingent consists of 45 personnel, primarily from the Arunachal Scouts battalion. The Mongolian Armed Forces will also field a similar-sized unit, represented by a 150-strong Special Forces team. Both contingents will engage in various training activities.

Training Activities and Objectives

The exercise includes a range of training activities such as endurance training, reflex shooting, room intervention, small team tactics, and rock craft training. Additionally, this edition incorporates aspects of cyber warfare to enhance complexity. The overall objective is to improve joint operational capabilities in semi-conventional operations within mountainous terrain.