Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
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📌 Summary:
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The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India-Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
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The exercise will be held at Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil), Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia, from 4–17 May 2026
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Indian contingent comprises 120 personnel from the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment; Cambodian side comprises 160 personnel from the Royal Cambodian Army
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Exercise conducted under the framework of Chapter VII of the UN Mandate — focusing on company-level joint training for operations in sub-conventional environments
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Special skills to be practiced: Drone operations, Mortar tactics, Sniper tactics
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Primary objective: enhance interoperability, coordination, and operational synergy between both nations
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Reflects growing India-Cambodia defence cooperation and India's Act East Policy
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Aligned with Counter-Terrorism operations of UN peacekeeping forces; exercises also cover semi-urban environment operations
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 — International Relations; India's bilateral defence cooperation under Act East Policy; GS3 — Internal Security; UN peacekeeping
📝 Prelims Facts:
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CINBAX = Cambodia-INdia Bilateral Army Exercise
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2nd edition (CINBAX-II) held in Cambodia, 4–17 May 2026
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Indian contingent: 120 personnel, Maratha Light Infantry
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Cambodian contingent: 160 personnel, Royal Cambodian Army
🔑 Key Term: Chapter VII (UN Charter) — Authorises the UN Security Council to take enforcement actions, including peacekeeping operations in conflict zones, to maintain international peace and security
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