New Delhi, May 17 (JKNS): The Closing Ceremony of the second edition of Joint Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026, between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army, was held on 16 May 2026 at Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre, Kampong Speu Province, Kingdom of Cambodia.
The 14-day exercise involved joint coordination in planning and execution of tactical operations in a sub-conventional, semi-urban environment.
The training included Command Post Exercise, Field Training Exercise and specialised skill-based activities such as sniper training, mortar drills, tactical drone employment, combat first aid, multi-domain operations and disaster relief.
The exercise enhanced interoperability through exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as sharing of best practices between both contingents. Training activities included firing, urban operations, tactical drone employment, mortar and sniper drills, enabling both armies to refine their operational responses in complex scenarios.
Over the course of 14 days, both contingents displayed a high degree of professionalism, commitment and operational synergy while executing tactical drills, which culminated in a comprehensive validation exercise.
CINBAX-II 2026 further strengthened bilateral military relations, fostered mutual understanding and reinforced the growing defence cooperation between India and Cambodia. (JKNS)
