Mongolia: Indian Army contingent participating in Khaan Quest Exercise in Ulaanbaatar

Sharing an update on the exercise, the Indian Army wrote on Facebook: "The 22nd edition of the Multinational Joint Military Exercise #KhaanQuest2025 is currently underway in #Ulaanbaatar, #Mongolia. The exercise aims to enhance the interoperability of the #IndianArmy with participating nations, promoting collaboration and synergy in conducting peacekeeping operations in a multinational environment."

"The exercise aims to enhance the interoperability of the #IndianArmy with participating nations, promoting collaboration and synergy in conducting peacekeeping operations in a multinational environment," the Army said.

The Indian Army contingent reached Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on June 11 for the Multinational Military Exercise Khaan Quest, which is being conducted from June 14 to 28.

The last edition of the exercise was conducted in Mongolia from July 27 to August 9, 2024.

The exercise first started as a bilateral event between USA and Mongolian Armed Forces in the year 2003.

Subsequently, from the year 2006 onwards the exercise graduated to a Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise with current year being the 22nd iteration.

The Indian Army contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented mainly by troops from a Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment along with personnel from other Arms and Services.

"One Woman Officer and two Women Soldiers will also form part of the contingent," read a statement earlier issued by the Indian government.

Aim of Exercise

The exercise plans to prepare Indian Armed Forces for peacekeeping missions while operating in a multinational environment, thereby increasing interoperability and military readiness in peace support operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter.

The exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.