India and Cambodia Engage in Joint Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
The second iteration of Exercise CINBAX-II 2026, a collaborative military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army, is currently taking place at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Provincial Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
This exercise concentrates on the joint planning and execution of coordinated tactical maneuvers within a sub-conventional and semi-urban setting. Its primary goal is to enhance the interoperability between the two military forces by exchanging tactics, techniques, procedures, and operational best practices.
Training activities during the exercise encompass live firing drills, the tactical use of drones, urban warfare operations, mortar firing, and sniper drills, which align with the modern battlefield's evolving demands.
Exercise CINBAX-II is crafted to reinforce bilateral military cooperation, enhance professional understanding, and cultivate stronger defense relations between India and Cambodia.
The ongoing exercise underscores India's dedication to strengthening defense partnerships within the region and fostering collaborative training to tackle shared security challenges.
