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The 17th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025 is currently underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, involving Indian and Mongolian armed forces. The joint military drill aims to enhance operational capabilities through specialized training in non-conventional operations and counter-terrorism techniques. Participating troops from both nations will engage in various tactical exercises including reflex shooting, room intervention, and small team tactics. This annual bilateral exercise represents a significant opportunity to strengthen strategic cooperation and mutual understanding between the Indian and Mongolian militaries.

Key Points: India Mongolia Nomadic Elephant 2025 Joint Military Drills

  • Joint military exercise focuses on non-conventional operations
  • Troops exchange counter-terrorism best practices
  • Exercise runs from May 31 to June 13, 2025
  • Strengthens India-Mongolia strategic partnership
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Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025: Indian and Mongolian armies reaffirm defence ties in 17th edition

Indian and Mongolian armies conduct 17th Nomadic Elephant exercise, enhancing strategic partnership through joint counter-terrorism training

"This bilateral exercise serves as a crucial training platform - Indian Army ADGPI"

New Delhi, June 10

The Indian and Mongolian armies are conducting the 17th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025 at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar. The exercise focuses on non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain. It aims to enhance joint operational capabilities and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Army.

According to an Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) post on X, the exercise is not only a crucial training platform but also a reaffirmation of the strong strategic partnership between India and Mongolia.

https://x.com/adgpi/status/1932236571782078494

"Exercise #NomadicElephant 2025 The 17th edition of the Joint Military Exercise #NomadicElephant 2025 between India and Mongolia is underway at the Special Forces Training Centre, Ulaanbaatar. Focusing on non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, the exercise aims to enhance joint operational capabilities and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Army. This bilateral exercise serves as a crucial training platform and a reaffirmation of the strong strategic partnership between India and Mongolia."

On Sunday, the Indian Army said that training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of both forces. Participating contingents actively exchange best practices in counter-terrorism operations and precision sniping, thereby improving interoperability.

Through these joint drills, Indian and Mongolian forces aim to strengthen their ability to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.

The 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' exercise began on May 31 and is scheduled to continue until June 13, 2025.

Key dignitaries attended the opening ceremony, including India's Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve, and Major General Lkhagvasuren Ganselem from the Mongolian side.

Both leaders extended their best wishes to the participating troops. They expressed hope that the exercise would further strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding between the armed forces of India and Mongolia.

This annual exercise is conducted alternately in India and Mongolia. The last edition was held at Umroi, Meghalaya, in July 2024. The Indian contingent comprises 45 personnel, mainly troops from a battalion of the Arunachal Scouts. The Mongolian armed forces contingent, of similar strength, is represented by a 150 Special Forces unit.

The joint drills will include counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous terrain, endurance training, reflex shooting, room intervention, small team tactics, rock craft training, and cyber warfare aspects.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great to see India strengthening ties with Mongolia! These exercises are crucial for our armed forces to learn new techniques, especially in mountain warfare. The Arunachal Scouts participating makes perfect sense given the terrain similarities. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the defense cooperation, I hope we're also focusing on economic partnerships with Mongolia. Their rare earth minerals could be valuable for our tech industry. Defense + trade would make this relationship truly strategic.
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Amit S.
Interesting choice of location - Ulaanbaatar's terrain is perfect for our forces to train for operations in Ladakh and Arunachal. The cyber warfare component is especially important in today's world. More power to our soldiers! 👏
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Neha T.
I wonder why this doesn't get more media coverage? Our soldiers are doing such important work abroad while we're busy with celebrity gossip. The precision sniping training could be game-changing for counter-terror ops in J&K.
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Vikram J.
Good initiative, but I hope we're not stretching our forces too thin. With multiple exercises happening simultaneously across different countries, are we maintaining adequate readiness at our own borders? Quality over quantity matters.
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Sunita R.
The cultural exchange aspect is underrated! Our soldiers learning from Mongolian special forces while sharing our own expertise - this is soft power at work. Maybe we'll see some Mongolian dishes in army canteens soon? 😄

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