India-Mongolia joint military exercise "Nomadic Elephant"

The Indian Army is set to participate in the 15th edition of the "NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23," an annual joint military exercise with Mongolia. Forty-three personnel of the Indian Army have departed for the exercise, which will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from July 17th to July 31st, 2023. The joint military exercise is designed to strengthen military relations, enhance interoperability, and foster friendship between the two armies, with a particular focus on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain. Both nations' troops plan to share operational experiences and learn from each other, aiming to elevate their skills and capabilities.

Important Points to remember:

  1. "NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23" is an annual joint military exercise between India and Mongolia.
  2. The 15th edition is set to occur in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
  3. The exercise aims to strengthen military relations, enhance interoperability, and foster camaraderie between the two armies.
  4. The focus of the exercise is counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain.
  5. The soldiers will partake in a range of training activities while sharing and learning from their operational experiences.
  6. Capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar and the currency is Mongolian Tugrik.