India & Cambodia Begin Joint Military Exercise ‘CINBAX-II’ in Cambodia
On May 4 2026, the Indian Army(IA) and the Royal Cambodian Army(RCA) commenced the second edition of the bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II, at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil) in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
On May 4 2026, the Indian Army(IA) and the Royal Cambodian Army(RCA) commenced the second edition of the bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II, at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil) in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
- The 13-day exercise is being conducted from May 4 to 17, 2026.
About CINBAX II:
Framework: CINBAX-II, conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nation(UN) mandate, focuses on sub-conventional operations in jungle and semi-urban settings, aligned with current counter-terrorism challenges faced in UN peacekeeping missions.
Participants:
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- IA: The Indian contingent includes 120 personnel from Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.
- RCA: 160 personnel from Royal Cambodian Army.
Focus: The drill provides hands-on training in drone operations, mortar and sniper tactics, and joint tactical planning to simulate real-world security scenarios.
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