Japan to grant army communications gear and patrol boats to Cambodia

International relationsPhnom Penh also maintains close ties with Beijing; Tokyo aid reaches 5th ASEAN memberJapanese and Cambodian officials meet to sign the Official Security Assistance agreement. (Keito Nakaoka)KEITO NAKAOKAJuly 20, 2026 05:44 JSTTOKYO -- Japan will give Cambodia defense aid worth 500 million yen ($3.08 million) including army communications gear and naval patrol boats, Tokyo's first support for the Southeast Asian country under its Official Security Assistance program benefiting militaries of friendly countries.