6th India-Vietnam Army Exercise VINBAX Begins in Hanoi

The 6th India-Vietnam Army Exercise VINBAX commenced in Hanoi, Vietnam, with the aim of strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. Presided over by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam’s Deputy Chief of General Staff Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, the exercise focuses on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations. This exercise highlights the deepening strategic and military partnership between India and Vietnam.

About Exercise VINBAX

Exercise VINBAX is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and Vietnam. It is designed to,

• Enhance inter-operability between the two armies.
• Share best practices in UN peacekeeping operations (UNPKO).
• Strengthen overall defence cooperation and strategic ties.

Key Objectives of the 6th Edition

• Interoperability Enhancement: Training together to ensure seamless coordination during joint operations.
• Peacekeeping Skills Sharing: Learning and sharing best practices in UN peacekeeping missions.
• Strategic Partnership Strengthening: Deepening military-to-military cooperation between India and Vietnam.

Leadership and Ceremony

The opening ceremony was presided over by,

• Defence Secretary, India: Rajesh Kumar Singh
• Deputy Chief of General Staff, Vietnam: Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan
• Highlights included formal protocols, flag hoisting, and speeches emphasizing bilateral trust and cooperation.

Significance of the Exercise

• Reinforces India’s strategic engagement with Southeast Asia.
• Improves joint operational capabilities for future UN peacekeeping deployments.
• Showcases India’s commitment to regional security and defence diplomacy.

Key Takeaways

• 6th edition of Exercise VINBAX held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Focus on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations.
• Presided by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan.
• Strengthens India-Vietnam defence cooperation.
• Part of ongoing bilateral strategic engagement in the region.