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Nomadic Elephant 2026 Concludes: India, Mongolia Boost Military Ties in Pithoragarh
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News18•04-10-2026, 21:45
Nomadic Elephant 2026 Concludes: India, Mongolia Boost Military Ties in Pithoragarh
- •The 18th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant, a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Army, concluded on October 3 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
- •Conducted from September 20 to October 3, the exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, strengthen mutual understanding, and promote friendship between the two armies.
- •The exercise involved three phases: Integration (familiarization), Conduct of Joint Exercise (training activities and combat drills), and Validation Exercise (integrated joint training).
- •Contingents participated in diverse training activities including tactical drills, intelligence and surveillance, technology demonstrations, heliborne operations, casualty management, marksmanship, drone handling, and cybersecurity.
- •The successful conclusion marks a significant milestone in strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and reinforcing the longstanding bonds of friendship between India and Mongolia.
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The 18th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant, a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Army, was conducted at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, India.
The exercise was conducted in three phases: the Integration phase from September 20 to 23, the Conduct of Joint Exercise phase from September 24 to 30, and the Validation Exercise phase from October 1 to 2.
The training activities included tactical drills, intelligence and surveillance operations, technology demonstrations, heliborne operations, casualty management, marksmanship, drone handling, and cyber security.