Military Exercise in News : Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: NIE
Context: India and Mongolia are conducting the 17th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2025’ in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from May 31 to June 13, 2025.
About Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2025:
• Type of Exercise: It is a joint military training between two countries – India and Mongolia.
• Current Edition: This is the 17th edition of the exercise, showing a long-term defence partnership.
• Location: The exercise is being held at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
• Indian Participation: 45 soldiers from the Indian Army are taking part. They are mainly from the Arunachal Scouts, and a unit trained for mountain warfare.
• Key Features and Activities: Counterterrorism Training: Soldiers are practicing skills like sniper shooting, room clearing, and fighting in mountain and city-like areas. Peacekeeping Practice: The troops are preparing for situations where countries work together under the UN’s command to maintain peace and help civilians in conflict zones. Cyber and Rock Warfare: Training includes basic cyber warfare awareness and climbing or survival skills in rough terrains like hills and rocks. Working Together Smoothly: The goal is to improve coordination and understanding between the two armies so they can act together quickly during emergencies. Cultural Bonding: Soldiers are also sharing cultural programs to build friendship and mutual respect between the two countries.
• Counterterrorism Training: Soldiers are practicing skills like sniper shooting, room clearing, and fighting in mountain and city-like areas.
• Peacekeeping Practice: The troops are preparing for situations where countries work together under the UN’s command to maintain peace and help civilians in conflict zones.
• Cyber and Rock Warfare: Training includes basic cyber warfare awareness and climbing or survival skills in rough terrains like hills and rocks.
• Working Together Smoothly: The goal is to improve coordination and understanding between the two armies so they can act together quickly during emergencies.
• Cultural Bonding: Soldiers are also sharing cultural programs to build friendship and mutual respect between the two countries.