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News: The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India – Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026.
About Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
- It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army.
- First edition: Its first edition was conducted in 2024.
- Present edition: The present edition is the second edition of the exercise.
- Scheduled at: It is scheduled to be conducted at Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil), Kampong Speu Province, Kingdom of Cambodia.
- Duration: It is to be conducted from 04 to 17 May 2026.
- Objective: Its primary objective is to enhance interoperability, coordination and operational synergy between the contingents of both nations.
- Broad Framework: It will be conducted under the framework of Chapter VII of the UN Mandate, showcasing company-level joint training for the conduct of operations in a sub-conventional environment.
- Participants:
- Indian Army contingent: It comprises 120 personnel, mainly from a Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.
- Cambodian contingent: It comprises 160 personnel from the Royal Cambodian Army.
- Features:
- It will be aligned with the current dynamics of Counter-Terrorism operations encountered by the peacekeeping forces during the UN peacekeeping operation.
- A series of practical, in-depth discussions and tactical exercises will be carried out, culminating in a comprehensive validation exercise.
- Special skill training, including that of Drone operations, mortar, and sniper tactics, will be practised as part of the exercise.
- It will showcase the capability of both nations towards maintaining global peace.
- It will also facilitate in exchanging best practices and sharing of operational experiences gained during various operations against hostile forces in Semi-Urban environment.
- Significance: It reflects the growing Defence Co-operation between India – Cambodia and will further enhance the bilateral relations between the two nations.
