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Indian Army Joins Multinational Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 in Mongolia

Indian Army Joins Multinational Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 in Mongolia

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EventExercise Khaan Quest 2025 (22nd edition)
DatesJune 14-28, 2025
LocationUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Participating NationsIndia, Mongolia, U.S., and over a dozen others
Indian Contingent40 personnel (mainly from Kumaon Regiment), including 1 woman officer and 2 women soldiers
Exercise FocusMultinational peacekeeping operations under UN Chapter VII
Key ObjectivesEnhance interoperability, operational readiness, and peacekeeping capabilities
Key DrillsCheckpoint operations, cordon & search, patrolling, civilian evacuation, combat first aid, counter-IED drills
Historical BackgroundStarted in 2003 (U.S.-Mongolia bilateral), became multinational in 2006; 2024 edition held July 27-August 9
Strategic SignificanceStrengthens India-Mongolia military ties, boosts India's role in UN peacekeeping, improves crisis response coordination

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