VINBAX 2024: India-Vietnam Joint Military Exercise

The 5th Vietnam-Indian Bilateral Army Exercise, scheduled for November 4-23, 2024, will focus on the deployment of engineer companies and medical teams, training for UN peacekeeping operations, and strengthening mutual confidence and interoperability.

Exercise Overview and Participation

5th Edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2024 launched in Ambala
Scheduled from November 4-23, 2024, at Ambala and Chandimandir
First-time bi-service participation including Army and Air Force
Indian contingent: 47 personnel from Corps of Engineers and other services
Vietnamese contingent: Equal strength from Vietnam People's Army
Co-chaired by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai and Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar

Key Objectives and Activities

Focus on deployment of engineer company and medical teams
Training for UN Peacekeeping Operations under Chapter VII

48-hour validation exercise featuring:

- Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief demonstrations
- Equipment display
- Technical military operations under UN mission scenarios
Emphasis on strengthening mutual confidence and interoperability
Sharing of best practices between both armies
Cultural and social heritage exchange opportunities

Strategic Significance

Builds on previous bilateral exercise held in Vietnam in 2023
Marks major milestone in India-Vietnam bilateral relations
Strengthens defense cooperation as crucial pillar of comprehensive partnership
Supports Joint Vision Statement on Defense Partnership towards 2030
Demonstrates commitment to regional peace and stability
Enhances cooperation in Indo-Pacific region and ASEAN
Signed Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Logistics Support

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