The Indian Army has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2025, a national-level cyber challenge led by the Territorial Army with CyberPeace collaboration, to strengthen defenses against emerging threats spanning AI, ML, quantum, and drone technologies amid heightened regional cyber risk. Registration windows publicized by organizers indicate sign-ups running from July 23 to August 30, 2025, with events scheduled in August and on-ground finals hosted in New Delhi, underscoring an accelerated talent identification and capability-building timeline. The initiative features tracks such as Bug Hunting/CTF and datathon-style problem statements focused on drone flight anomaly detection and quantum-enhanced malware and ransomware detection, aiming to generate real-time, scalable prototypes for military-relevant use cases. Official communications highlight the program’s objective to mobilize students, professionals, and defense stakeholders for mission-focused solutions, with logistics indicating in-person finales and institutional venues in the capital. Government and Army channels amplified the launch on August 26, 2025, aligning the drive with broader national security modernization and cyber-physical resilience priorities.