Archive · 13 Jun 2025
India-Mongolia Military Exercises Mark Defense Diplomacy Milestone
India and Mongolia are doing some military exercises together!
One exercise called 'Nomadic Elephant' just finished up in Mongolia.
Another, 'Khaan Quest,' is starting soon.
These exercises are a way for the Indian and Mongolian armies to train together and learn how to work as a team.
They also show that India and Mongolia are good friends and want to work together on things like keeping the peace around the world.
The exercises included soldiers from both countries learning how to work in different types of areas.
Officials are emphasizing the importance of cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
Exercise Nomadic Elephant concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Exercise Khaan Quest, a multinational exercise, will begin on June 14 in Mongolia.
The exercises highlight India's expanding defense diplomacy with Mongolia.
The Indian Army participated in Exercise Nomadic Elephant with a focus on interoperability.
Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh attended the closing ceremony of Nomadic Elephant and will attend the opening of Khaan Quest.
- Who
- Indian and Mongolian Armed Forces.
- What
- Exercises 'Nomadic Elephant' and 'Khaan Quest'.
- When
- Nomadic Elephant concluded, Khaan Quest starts June 14.
- Where
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- Why
- To enhance interoperability and defense diplomacy.
- Exercise Name
- Nomadic Elephant, Khaan Quest
- Location
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- Khaan Quest start date
- June 14
- Involved Forces
- Indian and Mongolian Armies, multinational forces
- Focus of Training
- Interoperability in semi-conventional scenarios.
- Indian Army Representation
- Arunachal Scouts, Kumaon Regiment.