Indian Army Joins Multinational Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 in Mongolia
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 (22nd edition) |
| Dates | June 14-28, 2025 |
| Location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Participating Nations | India, Mongolia, U.S., and over a dozen others |
| Indian Contingent | 40 personnel (mainly from Kumaon Regiment), including 1 woman officer and 2 women soldiers |
| Exercise Focus | Multinational peacekeeping operations under UN Chapter VII |
| Key Objectives | Enhance interoperability, operational readiness, and peacekeeping capabilities |
| Key Drills | Checkpoint operations, cordon & search, patrolling, civilian evacuation, combat first aid, counter-IED drills |
| Historical Background | Started in 2003 (U.S.-Mongolia bilateral), became multinational in 2006; 2024 edition held July 27-August 9 |
| Strategic Significance | Strengthens India-Mongolia military ties, boosts India's role in UN peacekeeping, improves crisis response coordination |