Exercise History

It is a bilateral army exercise conducted between India and Vietnam.

Began in 2018; the first edition held in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh; held annually, alternating between India and Vietnam.

Enhanced Scope of Vinbax 2024

First time participants include personnel from both the Army and Air Force of both countries.

Focus of Vinbax 2024

Enhancing capability in deploying the Engineer Company for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

Aim of Vinbax Exercise

The aim of VINBAX-2024 is to enhance the joint military capability of both sides in the employment and deployment of Engineer Companies and Medical

Teams to undertake engineering tasks as part of the United Nations Contingent in Peace Keeping Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

End of Exercise

Concludes with a 48-hour Validation Exercise showcasing standards attained by Indian and Vietnamese troops.

India-Vietnam Defence Ties

Strong political and defense ties; strategic partnership established in 2007, elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016.

Recent Defence Engagements

India gifted an indigenously built missile corvette, INS Kirpan, to Vietnam in June 2023 during the visit of Vietnam’s Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang

Vietnamese Naval ships participated in the MILAN maritime exercise in India in February 2024.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.India and Vietnam share a strong and evolving defence partnership. Analyze the strategic significance of this bilateral defence cooperation in the context of regional security dynamics, especially in the Indo-Pacific. (250 words)