# India-Mongolia joint military exercises

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-mongolia-joint-military-exercises
> Updated: 2026-10-04T07:30:52.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The 18th edition of the NOMADIC ELEPHANT joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces took place in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, from late September to early October 2026.

During the initial stages of the exercise, training focused on weapon handling, small arms firing drills, and Room Intervention Drills involving systematic entry and casualty evacuation. The program aimed to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency through professional exchanges and demonstrations of Mongolian martial heritage.

Upon the conclusion of the exercise on October 3, it was reported that the drills were conducted in three phases: integration and familiarization, joint tactical combat drills, and a final validation phase. Specialized training expanded to include intelligence and surveillance, heliborne operations, drone employment, marksmanship, and cyber security to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations.

## Claims

- The exercise aimed to strengthen interoperability, mutual understanding, and military cooperation between India and Mongolia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The military exercise was structured into three distinct phases. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The first phase, held from September 20 to 23, focused on familiarization with operational procedures and training methodologies. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The second phase, from September 24 to 30, involved joint training activities and combat drills. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The final phase, held from October 1 to 2, served as a validation exercise to assess developed capabilities. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Training included tactical drills, intelligence, surveillance, heliborne operations, and casualty management. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Personnel practiced modern warfare skills such as drone employment, cyber security, and marksmanship. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 18th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant took place from September 20 to October 3, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: India and Mongolia conclude 18th Nomadic Elephant military exercise

The 18th edition of the Nomadic Elephant joint military exercise between India and Mongolia concluded on October 3 in Uttarakhand, focusing on interoperability and modern warfare skills.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-mongolia-conclude-18th-nomadic-elephant-military-exercise

### 2026-09-26: India and Mongolia conduct NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026 military exercise

Indian and Mongolian troops are conducting the 18th NOMADIC ELEPHANT military exercise in Pithoragarh, focusing on weapon handling, room intervention drills, and tactical interoperability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-mongolia-conduct-nomadic-elephant-2026-military-exercise

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