The CINBAX-II 2026 marks the second joint military drill between India and Cambodia, strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing interoperability in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations.

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• The joint military exercise commenced on May 4, 2026, in Kampong Speu Province and will continue until May 17, focusing on coordinated training and operational readiness.
• The exercise involves the Indian Army and Royal Cambodian Army, highlighting growing defence ties and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
• Around 120 Indian personnel mainly from the Maratha Light Infantry and 160 Cambodian troops are participating in this company-level joint training exercise.
• The training is conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate, focusing on peacekeeping missions, threat response, and operations related to maintaining international security.
• The exercise focuses on sub-conventional warfare including counter-terrorism operations, internal security tasks, and handling conflict situations below the threshold of conventional warfare.
• Key training modules include drone operations, sniper tactics, mortar handling, tactical drills, and joint exercises in semi-urban terrain to improve combat coordination.
• The exercise emphasizes interoperability, enabling both forces to operate together efficiently using shared communication systems, tactics, and coordinated operational procedures.
• CINBAX-II 2026 reflects India’s military diplomacy efforts, strengthening regional security partnerships and promoting defence collaboration with friendly Southeast Asian nations.