India And Cambodia Joint Military Exercise: The second edition of the India-Cambodia joint military exercise, CINBAX-II 2026, has now ended in Cambodia after 14 days of training and team work. The drill was held between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army in Kampong Speu Province. It finished on May 16, and both sides said the exercise helped them work better together in military situations.
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Where the Closing Ceremony was Held?
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The Indian Army shared the closing ceremony details on Sunday and gave the full place of the event. It said, “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 exercise was held at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Provincial Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre, also known as Camp Basil, in Kampong Speu Province. Reports from the start of the exercise said the drill ran from May 4 to May 17 and focused on company-level joint training in a sub-conventional setting.
Troops Practise
The Army said the drill was built around planning together and acting together in tricky field conditions. It stated that “The exercise underscores joint coordination in planning and execution of coordinated tactical operations in a sub-conventional, semi-urban environment.”
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“Over the course of 14 days, both the contingents displayed a high degree of professionalism and commitment while executing the tactical drills, which culminated with a validation exercise,” the Indian Army said.
Training on the Ground
The exercise was not just about sitting in classrooms. Soldiers took part in tactical drills, drone operations, sniper training, mortar handling, and field exercises. These activities were meant to copy real combat-style situations in a simple but serious training setup. The final validation drill checked how well the two armies could act as one team.
The Army said the drill helps the two countries build stronger military ties. It added, “CINBAX II 2026 strengthens bilateral military relations and foster ties between the two nations.” The wider aim of the exercise is to improve interoperability, better coordination, and shared understanding between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army.
