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Exercise CINBAX-II

  • 04 May 2026

On 3rd May 2026, an Indian Army contingent departed for Cambodia to participate in the second edition of the bilateral exercise CINBAX-II.

  • The exercise 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 from 04 to 17 May 2026.
  • It will be conducted under the framework of United Nations Chapter VII mandate at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Training Centre.
  • The focus is on operations in sub-conventional environments, including counter-terrorism scenarios.
  • Specialised training modules include drone operations, mortar handling, and sniper tactics.
  • It aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and exchange of best practices, especially in semi-urban settings.
  • CINBAX-II reflects growing defence cooperation between India and Cambodia and strengthens joint capabilities to tackle regional and global security challenges.