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CINBAX-II 2026: India-Cambodia Army Exercise in Kampong Speu

5 May 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYCINBAX-II 2026:India-CambodiaArmy Exercise inKampong Speu5 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India and Cambodia began the second round of their joint army drill, part of the Act East Policy.

Key facts

  • CINBAX-II 2026 runs May 4 to May 17 in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
  • Indian side: about 120 personnel, mostly a Maratha Light Infantry Regiment battalion.
  • Cambodian side: about 160 Royal Cambodian Army personnel.
  • Focus: modern asymmetric warfare, under a Chapter VII UN mandate.

Exam angle

  • Likely question: venue – Kampong Speu, Cambodia.

Test yourself

1. CINBAX-II 2026 is a bilateral army exercise between India and which country?

CINBAX-II is the second India-Cambodia exercise.

2. Which Indian regiment supplied the main contingent for CINBAX-II 2026?

The Indian contingent came mainly from a Maratha Light Infantry battalion.

3. CINBAX-II 2026 is being held in which Cambodian province?

The exercise venue is Kampong Speu Province.