Cambodia to Resume Joint Military Exercises with US Next Year
· World · Hindustan Times, The Independent
Cambodia's royal army has announced the resumption of joint military exercises with the United States starting in February 2027, ending a decade-long suspension. The first drill, titled 'Exercise Angkor Sentinel 2027', follows recent high-level defense meetings aimed at repairing bilateral relations. The exercises will focus on strengthening interoperability and disaster-response capabilities between the two nations. This move comes despite long-standing US security concerns regarding Cambodia's close economic and political ties with China. Prime Minister Hun Manet recently met with US Under Secretary of Policy Elbridge Koehler to discuss renewed defense cooperation momentum.
Why it matters
This shift signals a potential pivot in Cambodian security policy, directly addressing Washington's fears of Chinese military influence in the Gulf of Thailand.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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