Indian Army showcases skills at Mongolia military exercise
ULAANBAATAR, June 29, 2026 :- The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is actively engaged in demanding operational training modules and team-building activities at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Conducted under the United Nations Chapter VII framework, this multinational exercise provides a platform for enhancing interoperability, sharing best practices, and strengthening cooperation among participating nations.
During the mid-exercise training phase, Indian Army personnel undertook counter-improvised explosive device operations, tactical combat casualty care, convoy protection drills, and briefings on international humanitarian law. These modules prepare peacekeepers to operate effectively in complex mission areas where they must protect personnel, ensure safe movement of supplies, and uphold high standards of disciplined conduct.
The contingent also rehearsed key peacekeeping drills, including checkpoint procedures, cordon and search operations, mob control, protection of United Nations assets, and humanitarian assistance to civilians.
This training reinforces the multidimensional role of modern peacekeepers, who must combine tactical proficiency with restraint and respect for civilian life in challenging environments.Alongside professional training, soldiers of the JAT Regiment demonstrated their physical endurance and sporting spirit through participation in multinational CrossFit and volleyball competitions.
Their performance reflected strength, stamina, and teamwork, drawing appreciation from troops of partner nations. These sporting events fostered camaraderie and mutual respect among soldiers from different countries.Drawing upon decades of experience in United Nations peacekeeping, the Indian Army contingent continues to display high standards of professionalism and operational preparedness.
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 reaffirms India’s commitment to global peace, stability, and international cooperation while contributing to the development of mission-ready multinational peacekeeping forces.