Cambodia considers beefing up defence spending, compulsory military service from 2026

16 July 2025
The Phnom Penh Post
Government
Hun Manet / Law on Compulsory Military Service

The government is examining an increase to the Kingdom’s defence budget to modernise the military and also intends to implement mandatory military service, starting from next year, with the length of service extended from 18 to 24 months. …

 Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-considers-beefing-up-defence-spending-compulsory-military-service-from-2026

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