China and Cambodia Launch Golden Dragon-2025 to Boost Military Ties
China and Cambodia have commenced the “Golden Dragon-2025” joint military exercise at a training center in Cambodia, reflecting a significant expansion in scale, scope, and sophistication of their bilateral defense cooperation. This year’s drill showcases advanced unmanned combat systems and covers land, sea, and air operations, aiming to strengthen tactical coordination, humanitarian response, and counter-terrorism capabilities.
The “Golden Dragon-2025” joint exercise was officially launched in mid-May 2025. It marks the seventh edition of this annual military cooperation initiative between China and Cambodia, and for the first time, it integrates operations from the China-Cambodia Ream Port Joint Support and Training Center. The drill has drawn attention for its multi-domain coverage, inclusion of cutting-edge drone technologies, and deepening mutual military trust.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | China and Cambodia Launch “Golden Dragon-2025” to Boost Military Ties |
| Exercise Name | Golden Dragon-2025 |
| Participating Nations | China and Cambodia |
| Nature | Joint military drill with humanitarian and counter-terrorism focus |
| Duration | Mid-to-late May 2025 |
| First Use of China-Cambodia Ream | Port Joint Support & Training Center |
| Key Technologies | Drone swarms, FPV drones, amphibious assault vehicles, radars |
| Objective | Strengthen joint capabilities, tactical coordination, and people-to-people ties |
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