Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule officially removing Cambodia from Country Group D:5, a designation that imposed strict restrictions on exports of weapons and related technologies.

While the border crisis drags on, Thailand is relying on an unexpected outsider: Israel. With advanced drones, high-tech howitzers, and anti-drone defenses, Tel Aviv is becoming a driving force in Thailand’s military modernization, creating a strategic partnership that challenges the influence of major defense powers.