Context: The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' between India and Mongolia was undertaken at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in June 2025.
Relevance of the Topic:Prelims: Key facts: Nomadic Elephant 2025
Nomadic Elephant 2025
- This annual exercise is conducted alternately in India and Mongolia.
- Objective: To enhance the operational readiness of both armies and contribute to deepening the enduring defence relationship between the two nations.
- The training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate.
- The joint drills included counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous terrain, endurance training, reflex shooting, small team tactics, rock craft training, and cyber warfare aspects.
- 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.