‘Nomadic Elephant’ is a joint military exercise between India and

‘Nomadic Elephant’ is a bilateral joint military exercise conducted between India and Mongolia [2]. It is an annual training event that alternates between the two nations, focusing on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous and semi-urban terrain under a United Nations mandate. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, share best practices in tactics and procedures, and foster camaraderie between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces [2]. Historically, the exercise began in 2004 and has evolved into a cornerstone of the strategic partnership established between the two countries in 2015. Recent editions include the 15th edition held in Ulaanbaatar in 2023, the 16th edition in Umroi, Meghalaya in 2024, and the 17th edition scheduled for 2025 in Mongolia [3]. This defense cooperation underscores their shared commitment to regional security and stability [2].

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1. [1] https://ddnews.gov.in/en/india-mongolia-joint-military-exercise-nomadic-elephant-to-begin-in-meghalaya-on-wednesday/
2. [2] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2132473
3. [3] https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-mongolia-joint-military-exercise-nomadic-elephant-concludes-in-ulaanbaatar/