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China and Cambodia conduct joint military exercises, showcasing enhanced technology and increased troop numbers, signifying the strengthening of their military alliance.

Expected military drill likely to include PLA ships, drones, and robotic canines, indicating a shift towards defense modernization, according to experts.

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China and Cambodia conduct joint military exercises, showcasing enhanced technology and increased troop numbers, signifying the strengthening of their military alliance.

Let's Talk About the Golden Dragon

Get ready to hear 'bout a major joint military exercise happening soon! The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theatre Command and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) are teaming up for the Golden Dragon 2025 exercise.

Now, last week, PLA announced a departure ceremony at Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, and as you might guess, they're sending a pretty badass ship called the Type 071 amphibious landing ship. This beast was loaded with heavy artillery, mortars, combat vehicles, and armored vehicles from the PLA Ground Force, all bound for Cambodia.

On Tuesday, RCAF revealed some deets about the upcoming exercise. It's set to go down from May 14 to May 28, focusing on counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian relief. Major General Thong Solimo, RCAF's spokesman, shared that this year's event will be more complex than previous editions, thanks to the increased "scope, troop participation, and use of advanced equipment." He added that this shows the growing military cooperation between China and Cambodia.

While the RCAF didn't specifically mention the air force, the exercise involves the entire Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. The main aim is to foster cooperation between the two militaries, improve their capabilities, and exchange best practices in counter-terrorism tactics[1][2].

[1] Golden Dragon 2025: A Game Changer for China-Cambodia Military Ties[2] China-Cambodia Joint Military Exercise 'Golden Dragon 2025' Begins in Cambodia[3] Golden Dragon exercise to focus on joint counter-terrorism operations and disaster relief[4] China, Cambodia hold 4th joint anti-terrorism, humanitarian drills

  1. The joint military exercise, Golden Dragon 2025, is scheduled between the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) from May 14 to May 28.
  2. As part of the exercise, the PLA is deploying the Type 071 amphibious landing ship, a vessel equipped with heavy artillery, mortars, combat vehicles, and armored vehicles.
  3. This year's Golden Dragon exercise is anticipated to be more complex due to the increased scope, troop participation, and use of advanced equipment, according to Major General Thong Solimo, RCAF's spokesman.
  4. The focus of the exercise is on counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian relief, with the aim of fostering cooperation between the two militaries and improving their capabilities.
  5. While there has been no specific mention of the air force, the exercise involves the entire Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and the exchange of best practices in counter-terrorism tactics is a major objective.

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