India and UAE conduct Mountain Guardian 2026 military exercise

The third edition of the joint military exercise ‘Mountain Guardian 2026’ is currently underway in Uttarakhand, India. The two-week exercise, which began on October 5 and is scheduled to conclude on October 18, involves troops from the Indian Army and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces.

Located at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, the drills focus on joint tactical operations, operational planning, and integrated training. Participants are utilizing modern technology to enhance interoperability and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures specifically for sub-conventional operations. The exercise aims to strengthen professional camaraderie and reinforce the growing defense partnership between the two nations.