Indian Army Set for Multinational Military Exercise in Mongolia

The Indian Army will join the multinational military exercise 'Khaan Quest' in Mongolia from July 27 to August 9. Involving 40 Indian personnel, the exercise focuses on peacekeeping capabilities, interoperability, and tactical drills. The event promotes international military collaboration and readiness for peace support operations.

The Indian Army is gearing up to participate in a multinational military exercise, 'Khaan Quest,' in Mongolia from July 27 to August 9. This exercise aims to enhance global military collaboration and peacekeeping capabilities.

A contingent of 40 Indian Army personnel, including a woman officer and two women soldiers, has departed for Ulaanbaatar. The Indian side, primarily representing a battalion of the Madras Regiment, will engage in various tactical drills and joint planning sessions during the exercise, the Defence Ministry stated.

Initiated as a bilateral exercise between the US and Mongolian Armed Forces in 2003, 'Khaan Quest' evolved into a multinational peacekeeping exercise in 2006. Now in its 21st iteration, the event will focus on establishing checkpoints, patrolling, civilian evacuation, and counter-improvised explosive device drills, facilitating a high degree of interoperability and camaraderie among participating forces.

(With inputs from agencies.)