On Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, received the outgoing and incoming Australian Defence Attachés at his office for a courtesy meeting, introductions, and a farewell. During the meeting, His Excellency the Rector highly appreciated the significant and positive contributions of Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick, the outgoing Australian Defence Attaché, to Cambodia–Australia bilateral military cooperation, particularly in the field of military education. At the same time, His Excellency the Rector extended a warm welcome to Major Henry Dudley-Warde, the newly appointed Australian Defence Attaché, and expressed strong confidence and optimism that bilateral cooperation would continue to expand and deepen during his term of office.

The National Defense University would like to inform the public that, on behalf of the National Working Group for Meanchey Commune, Prasat Bakong District, Siem Reap Province, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the National Defense University, in cooperation with the Prasat Bakong District Administration, will organize the “Fishing Festival of the Villagers of Bangkong” in Prasat Bakong District, Siem Reap Province. On this occasion, we respectfully invite Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, and distinguished national and international guests to honor the event with your presence and participate together in this meaningful traditional festival.

Under the close attention of His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defense University, and His Excellency Major General Tep Chamroeun Samedy, Director of the Department of Geography, Ministry of National Defense, both institutions, as military higher education institutions and military geography expert institutions, have jointly conducted a short course on the use of topographic maps developed by the Department of Geography. The main objective of the course is to strengthen and enhance professional capabilities, as well as to raise awareness and understanding of military geography among staff and military lecturers of the National Defense University. The course was conducted from January 19 to 23, 2026, at the auditorium of the National Defense University.

At the invitation of Phnom Penh International University (PPIU), on Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defense University, led a senior delegation from the National Defense University to hold a working meeting with a delegation from Phnom Penh International University, led by His Excellency Dr. Tep Kolap, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Rector of Phnom Penh International University. The meeting reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities to further expand the partnership.

The National Defense University would like to express its deepest gratitude for the distinguished presence of the First Lady of Cambodia, Her Excellency Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet, who graciously took the time to personally encourage the medical team, military families, and citizens participating in the voluntary blood donation event at the National Defense University, an initiative of the Samdech Techo Youth Volunteer Doctors Association (TYDA)