• Militaries of India and Mongolia will participate in the 17th edition of ‘Nomadic Elephant’ to be held in Ulaanbaatar from May 31 to June 13.

• The two-week exercise is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Mongolia. 

• The previous edition 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 will be represented by 150 Special Forces unit.

• The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces while employing a joint task force in semi-conventional operations in semi urban/mountainous terrain under the United Nations mandate.

• The scope of this exercise involves platoon-level field training exercise. 

• The exercise underscores the shared commitment of India and Mongolia towards regional security, peace and stability.

• It reinforces the India-Mongolia relationship as a cornerstone of regional cooperation, fostering strong military ties and promotion of cultural understanding.

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