The Indian Army contingent comprises 120 personnel, largely from a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, while the Royal Cambodian Army has deployed 160 personnel.
The exercise will be conducted with focus on Company level joint training for conduct of operations in sub-conventional environment.
Armies of India and Cambodia will begin a two-week joint military exercise, Exercise CINBAX-II, in Cambodia from Monday, the defence ministry said. The exercise will be held in Kampong Speu province and comes amid evolving global security challenges, the ministry said.
The Indian Army contingent comprises 120 personnel, largely from a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, while the Royal Cambodian Army has deployed 160 personnel.
“The joint exercise will be aligned with the current dynamics of counter-terrorism operations encountered by the peacekeeping forces during the UN peacekeeping operation,” the ministry said.
It added, “This aim will be achieved through various practical and comprehensive discussions as well as tactical exercises, leading to a comprehensive validation exercise.”
Specialised training, including drone operations, mortar handling and sniper tactics, will form part of the exercise.
“The primary objective is to enhance interoperability, coordination and operational synergy between the contingents of both nations,” the ministry said.It said the exercise would facilitate exchange of best practices and operational experience while showcasing the capabilities of both countries in maintaining global peace.
“The joint military exercise CINBAX-II reflects the growing defence co-operation between India and Cambodia and will further enhance the bilateral relations between the two nations, while contributing towards mutual understanding in handling regional security challenges,” the ministry added.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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