On the afternoon of Thursday, 25 June 2026 , Lieutenant General Long Kimheng, Vice Rector (Acting), representing H.E Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defense University (NDU), received a courtesy call and held a working discussion with a delegation from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC). The delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Payne, Head of the Office of the Canadian Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia. It is noteworthy that, under the visionary leadership of H.E Lieutenant General Dok Sopha as Rector, the National Defense University has actively welcomed and promoted the strengthening and expansion of bilateral cooperation with the Canadian Defense Academy. In particular, from 18 to 22 November 2025, the National Defense University, serving as co-host and co-chair together with the Canadian Defense Academy, successfully organized the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defense Universities, Colleges and Institutions Meeting (ARF HDUCIM). The meeting achieved fruitful outcomes and marked a historic milestone for the National Defense University. Subsequently, in December 2025, the two institutions jointly organized an Intermediate Course on the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), which was also conducted successfully.

In strict adherence to the policies of the Ministry of National Defence, the National Defense University, in collaboration with the Department of Personnel of the Ministry of National Defence, has been conducting troop inspection for all leaders, military instructors, educational staff, students, and trainees under the university, effective from 16 June 2026 onward.

Under the high attention, guidance, and support of Lieutenant General DOK SOPHA, Rector of the National Defense University, on Friday, 11 June 2026, Major General SON SAMBATH, Vice Rector, led the National Defense University Basketball Team to participate in the 2026 National Higher Education and Technical Secondary Education Basketball Championship, held under the theme “Sport for Education.” Through outstanding teamwork, discipline, determination, and athletic excellence, the National Defense University Basketball Team demonstrated remarkable performance throughout the competition and successfully secured the First Place Championship Trophy for 2026. This distinguished achievement not only reflects the talent, capability, and competitive spirit of the university’s students but also highlights the National Defense University’s commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who excel academically, professionally, physically, and ethically. The victory stands as a testament to the effectiveness of the university’s educational mission and its dedication to promoting sports as an integral component of student development. The National Defense University takes great pride in this remarkable accomplishment, which brings honor to the institution and serves as an inspiration for continued excellence and future achievements.

On 6th June 2026, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sophea, Rector of the National Defense University and Head of the Royal Government Working Group for Meanchey Commune, continued to lead the National Defense University Volunteer Medical Team to provide free medical examinations and treatment to local residents in Meanchey Commune, Prasat Bakong District, Siem Reap Province.