India–UAE joint military exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 begins at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand
India–UAE joint military exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026, focused on mountain warfare, began on 5 October 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia (Uttarakhand) and runs till 18 October.
Summary
The India–UAE Joint Military Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 began on 5 October 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, and will continue until 18 October. The exercise focuses on mountain warfare and aims to improve interoperability and cooperation between the two armies. A total of 92 personnel take part with equal representation; the Indian contingent is from a Bhairav Battalion and the UAE contingent from a Mountain Infantry Battalion, and women officers and combatants of both armies are also taking part. Drills include joint planning, drone operations, surveillance grids, rock climbing and integrated field exercises.
Key facts
- Exercise
- MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026
- Countries
- India and UAE (armies)
- Venue
- Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand
- Dates
- 5–18 October 2026
- Focus
- Mountain warfare
- Personnel
- 92 (equal from both armies)
- Indian contingent
- Bhairav Battalion
- UAE contingent
- Mountain Infantry Battalion
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the India–UAE joint military exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 begin on 5 October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia (Uttarakhand)
Troops from which Indian Army unit form the Indian contingent in Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026?
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Correct answer: A — A Bhairav Battalion
How many personnel in total are taking part in Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 92