The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is actively engaged in a series of demanding operational training modules and team-building activities at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The exercise, being conducted in a multinational environment under the UN Chapter VII framework, continues to provide an important platform for enhancing interoperability, sharing best practices and strengthening cooperation among participating nations.
As part of the mid-exercise training phase, Indian Army personnel have undertaken Counter-IED operations, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, convoy protection drills and briefings on International Humanitarian Law as enshrined in the Geneva Conventions. These modules are aimed at preparing peacekeepers to operate effectively in complex mission areas, where they may be required to engage, protect, provide aid, ensure safe movement of personnel and supplies and uphold the highest standards of lawful and disciplined conduct.
The contingent has also rehearsed key peacekeeping drills including check point procedures, cordon and search, mob control, protection of UN assets and humanitarian assistance to civilians. The training has reinforced the multidimensional role of modern peacekeepers, who must combine tactical proficiency with restraint, compassion and respect for civilian life in challenging operational environments.
Alongside professional training, soldiers of the JAT Regiment showcased their physical endurance and sporting spirit through spirited participation in multinational CrossFit and volleyball competitions. Their performance reflected strength, stamina, teamwork and competitive spirit, drawing appreciation from troops of partner nations. The sporting events also fostered camaraderie, with soldiers from different countries coming together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and friendship.
Drawing upon India’s decades-long experience in UN peacekeeping, the Indian Army contingent continues to display high standards of professionalism, discipline and operational preparedness. Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 reaffirms India’s enduring commitment to global peace, stability and international cooperation while contributing towards building capable, cohesive and mission-ready multinational peacekeeping contingents.
