On the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, accompanied His Excellency General Chay Sang-yoon, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of National Defence, as the high representative of His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, to attend the royal ceremony in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the great hero and father of Cambodia’s independence, territorial integrity, and national unity, “Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh”, our most revered and sanctified monarch.

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, under the leadership and close attention of His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defense University, the University, in collaboration with the Ream Naval Base and the Australian Embassy, organized a friendly volleyball and tug-of-war competition between English language students and Australian Navy sailors at the Multinational Training Center, Ream Naval Base. It is worth highlighting that the Australian Defence Force has been a long-term partner of the National Defense University since 1994, particularly in the area of English language training and human resource development. Through this activity, the University’s English language students had the valuable opportunity to practice their language skills in real-life communication and to build personal connections with members of the Australian Navy.

On the evening of Saturday, October 11, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defense University, attended a reception welcoming the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy ship Qi Jiguang (PLAN 83). The event was held under the high chairmanship of His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, at the Preah Sihanouk Autonomous Port.

On the evening of Friday, October 10, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, attended a reception welcoming the Australian Navy ship HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155), an Anzac-class frigate. The event was held under the high chairmanship of His Excellency General Tea Vinh, Secretary of State of the Ministry of National Defence, representing His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, at the Preah Sihanouk Autonomous Port.

On the morning of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the National Defense University (NDU) warmly welcomed a delegation from the Australian War College (AWC), led by Her Excellency Brigadier General Lara Troy, Commandant of the Australian War College, accompanied by three officers and thirteen students undertaking the Australian Command and Staff Course. The delegation visited the National Defense University of Cambodia with the following objectives: - Courtesy Call and Bilateral Discussions: The delegation paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defense University, to discuss ways to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two defense educational institutions. Discussions focused on potential collaboration in short-term human resource training and the development of national security courses at NDU. During the meeting, His Excellency the Rector also extended an invitation to Brigadier General Troy to attend the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting (ARF HDUCIM), which will be hosted by the National Defense University and co-chaired with the Canadian Defence Academy in November 2025. - Academic Exchange: Both sides delivered presentations on their respective institutional structures and training programs, followed by a lively question-and-answer session aimed at sharing experiences and best practices in defense education. - Cultural Engagement: The visit concluded with the delegation attending classes at the College of Social Sciences and Languages, providing participants with the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Cambodian society. It is noteworthy that the Australian Defence Force has been a long-standing partner of the National Defense University since 1994, particularly in English language training and human resource development. In recent years, this partnership has expanded to encompass a broader range of cooperative activities, including leadership exchanges, expert visits, and strategic-level training programs, further deepening the enduring friendship and cooperative partnership between the two institutions.

On Friday morning, October 3, 2025, the National Defence University organized a test for the 6th batch of students in the Master’s Degree in Political Science program to assess their proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, essential skills for successfully continuing their studies, particularly for writing and presenting their theses at the College of Information Technology.

On Friday morning, October 3, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, met with all military instructors and academic staff to share updates on the evolving situation and, in particular, to listen to their input in order to find solutions to improve the well-being of the University’s military instructors and staff.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following classroom-based theoretical studies, the National Defence University organized a field visit for students of the 19th National Defense Training Course. The group traveled to the training field in Prey Nop District, Preah Sihanouk Province, where they gained practical experience and compared their theoretical knowledge with real-world applications on site.

On the evening of Monday, September 29, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, held a virtual bilateral meeting with His Excellency Major General Jeannot Boucher, Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy. The meeting addressed the following matters: - A courtesy call and introductions, noting that His Excellency Major General Jeannot Boucher has recently been appointed as Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy, succeeding His Excellency Major General Denis O'Reilly, who will take up new responsibilities. - Updates on the progress of preparations for the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting, which Cambodia will host and co-chair with Canada. - Exploration of opportunities for expanding future cooperation, including the possibility of inviting the Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy to deliver a lecture at the National Defence University. It should be noted that from November 18–21, 2025, the National Defence University will host and co-chair with Canada the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting, with the participation of 27 countries.

Under the guidance and close attention of His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University and Chairman of the Youth Board of the National Defence University, the National Defence University Youth Team took part in the Khmer Products Exhibition under the theme “Khmer Made: Participate, Promote, Support Local Products.” The event was organized by the Union of Cambodian Youth Federations (UCYF) and held from 26–28 September 2025 at the Koh Pich Exhibition and Convention Center. This program was organized with the objective of showcasing local products in order to encourage participation, promotion, and support for Cambodian goods—key factors in strengthening domestic production capacity, creating opportunities for Cambodian citizens, and stimulating national economic growth. The exhibition also served as a platform for local traders, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and companies to display and promote their products, while fostering connections with potential business partners. Furthermore, the Cambodian Products Exhibition provided an important forum for stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences, deepen their understanding of current challenges, and discuss strategies aligned with national interests both now and in the future. At the same time, it aimed to reinforce the spirit of patriotism, unity, and solidarity—encouraging trust in the Royal Government and the Armed Forces in addressing the Cambodian–Thailand border issue.

September 16–19, 2025 — With the permission of His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, and at the invitation of his American counterpart, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, attended a workshop celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) in Hawaii, USA. The objectives of the workshop were to: - Identify practical actions to enhance the quality of education at DKI APCSS and strengthen the network of alumni who have studied at the center. - Gather feedback from credible sources on increasing resilience in line with current and future U.S. defense policy and regional security trends in the Indo-Pacific. - Identify measures to strengthen resilience with partner countries to resist coercion and malign influence from external parties. Before safely returning home, His Excellency the Rector also met with the Director of DKI APCSS and exchanged souvenirs, including a Khmer scarf representing national identity.

On the morning of Wednesday, September 24, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, accompanied His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, in laying a lotus wreath to honor the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The ceremony marked the 32nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Constitution (September 24, 1993 – September 24, 2025) and was held at the Constitution Palace.