KHAAN QUEST Exercise 2024

Current Context : Recently, the Indian Army soldiers has departed for Mongolia to take part in the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024.

• The exercise will run from July 27 to August 9, 2024, at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
• Exercise was began in 2003 as a bilateral event between the USA and the Mongolian Armed Forces.
• This is the 21st edition of the annual exercise.
• It involves military forces from around the world, with a focus on high-degree physical fitness, joint planning, and joint tactical drills.
• The Indian Army contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented mainly by troops from a Battalion of the MADRAS REGIMENT along with personnel from other Arms and Services.
• One Woman Officer and two Women Soldiers will also form part of the contingent.
• The exercise will strengthen the interoperability and military readiness of the Indian Armed Forces for peacekeeping missions in a multinational environment.