Indian Armed Forces Shine in 'Khaan Quest 2025' Multinational Exercise in Mongolia

The Indian Armed Forces are actively engaging in the 'Khaan Quest 2025', a significant multinational military exercise held at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Commencing on June 14 and running until June 28, the exercise is a collaborative effort of the Mongolian Armed Forces and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gathering troops from 24 nations under the United Nations peacekeeping framework. The event underscores India's dedication to global peacekeeping and its strengthening defense ties with Mongolia, especially following the Nomadic Elephant 2025 drill.

The exercise emphasizes interoperability, counter-IED tactics, and civil-military coordination. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), showcased visuals from the event on social media, highlighting the Indian Army's role in international collaboration. A military official expressed the honor of participating in such a unique platform where global militaries unite for humanitarian and peacekeeping training.

An Indian Army contingent of 40 personnel, primarily from the Kumaon Regiment with inclusion of women officers and soldiers, has shown remarkable performance, achieving the fastest timing in an event. The Khaan Quest began as a bilateral exercise in 2003 and evolved into a multinational endeavor in 2006, focusing on preparing armed forces for UN peacekeeping missions and enhancing global military readiness.

(With inputs from agencies.)