# USINDOPACOM and Cambodia Set Defense Framework

On November 4, 2026, U.S. Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense signed Terms of Reference establishing a framework for bilateral defense cooperation. The dialogue identified maritime security, special forces collaboration, exercises, military education, institutional capacity building, and medical cooperation as activity areas. The announcement identifies potential areas of future engagement for contractors, but includes no solicitation, contract award, funding, or procurement timeline.

- Companies with capabilities in the identified activity areas can assess their relevance to potential future U.S.-Cambodia defense cooperation; the announcement does not establish a current contracting opportunity.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this cooperation framework from a funded requirement: no acquisition vehicle, budget, or proposal deadline was announced.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)
- Cambodia Ministry of National Defense

### Sources
- [
	Cambodia and U.S. Pacific Command participate in a Bilateral Defense Dialogue > U.S. Pacific Command > Press Releases and Readout view
](https://www.pacom.mil/Media/Press-Releases-and-Readouts/Press-Releases-and-Readout-view/Article/4643941/cambodia-and-us-pacific-command-participate-in-a-bilateral-defense-dialogue/) - Pacom