The Indian Army contingent departed for the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, scheduled to take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from May 31st to June 13th, 2025. This annual exercise, conducted alternately in India and Mongolia, aims to enhance interoperability between the two forces in semi-conventional operations within semi-urban mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The Indian contingent, consisting of 45 personnel primarily from the ARUNACHAL SCOUTS, will participate in a Platoon level Field Training Exercise with a similar-sized contingent from the Mongolian Armed Forces' 150 Special Forces unit. Training activities will include endurance training, reflex shooting, room intervention, small team tactics, rock craft training, and cyber warfare exercises. The exercise reinforces the commitment of both nations to regional security, peace, and stability, fostering strong military ties and cultural understanding.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defense matters.
INDIAN ARMY: The land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
INDIA-MONGOLIA: Refers to the bilateral relationship between India and Mongolia.
JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT: The name of the joint military exercise between India and Mongolia.
29 MAY 2025: The date the press release was posted.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi.
17th edition: The edition number of the India Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: Location where the exercise is scheduled to be conducted.
31 May to 13 June 2025: The scheduled dates for the exercise in Ulaanbaatar.
India: One of the countries participating in the joint military exercise.
Mongolia: One of the countries participating in the joint military exercise.
Umroi, Meghalaya: Location of the last edition of the exercise.
July 2024: The date of the last edition of the exercise.
ARUNACHAL SCOUTS: Battalion representing the Indian contingent.
Mongolian Armed Forces: The armed forces of Mongolia.
Special Forces: Unit representing the Mongolian contingent.
United Nations: International organization under whose mandate the exercise is conducted.
Cyber Warfare: An aspect being incorporated into the exercise.
Release ID: 2132473: The ID of this press release.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR
INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE
NOMADIC ELEPHANT
Posted On: 29 MAY 2025 7:32PM by PIB Delhi
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The Indian Army contingent departed today, for 17 edition of India- Mongolia Joint Military Exercise
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NOMADIC ELEPHANT. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 31 May
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to 13 June 2025. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and
Mongolia. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in July 2024.
The Indian contingent comprising 45 personnel will be represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the
ARUNACHAL SCOUTS. The Mongolian Armed Forces contingent, also comprising similar strength, will
be represented by 150 Special Forces unit.
Aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces while employing joint task force in
semi conventional operations in semi urban/ mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate.
The scope of this exercise involves Platoon level Field Training Exercise. During the exercise, Indian and
Mongolian troops will engage in various training activities to include endurance training, reflex shooting,
room intervention, small team tactics and rock craft training, among others. In addition, to enhance
complexity of exercise, aspects pertaining to Cyber Warfare are also being incorporated in this edition of the
exercise. Soldiers from both sides will also learn from each other’s operational experience.
The exercise underscores the shared commitment of India and Mongolia towards regional security, peace and
stability. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT reinforces the India-Mongolia relationship as a cornerstone of
regional cooperation, fostering strong military ties and promotion of cultural understanding.
A testament to the enduring bond of friendship, trust and cultural linkages between India and Mongolia, the
exercise sets the stage for meaningful professional engagement, highlighting the unwavering commitment of
both nations to broader defence cooperation.
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(Release ID: 2132473)