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Japan to provide patrol boats and communications gear to Cambodia

Japan to provide patrol boats to Cambodia in 1st OSAJapan to grant army communications gear and patrol boats to Cambodia

Japan announced Sunday it will provide patrol boats and communications equipment to the Cambodian military under its Official Security Assistance program, marking Tokyo's first security aid to a Southeast Asian country.

The multi-million-dollar package includes naval patrol boats and army communications gear for Cambodia's military. This first OSA delivery to Cambodia expands Japan's security partnerships beyond East Asia and strengthens ties with friendly nations in the region.

  • Japan's OSA program launched in 2024 to support militaries of friendly countries.
  • Cambodia shares borders with Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand in Southeast Asia.
  • Patrol boats are essential for coastal nations to monitor maritime boundaries and prevent illegal activities.