US Unlocks Arms Sales to Cambodia After Long Embargo Lockdown
Published Date: 11/6/2025
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Summary
Starting November 7, 2025, the U.S. is lifting its defense trade embargo on Cambodia! This means companies and officials can now request defense-related exports to Cambodia more easily, with some special exemptions available. If you’re involved in defense trade, get ready for new opportunities and case-by-case approvals that could speed things up and open doors.
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U.S. Lifts Defense Embargo on Cambodia
On November 7, 2025, the Department of State removed Cambodia from the ITAR Sec. 126.1 embargo list by revising table 2 to paragraph (d)(2) and removing paragraph (o). This change means defense trade with Cambodia is no longer categorically prohibited under that section.
Case-by-Case Approvals Now Apply
After November 7, 2025, requests to export defense articles or services to Cambodia will be reviewed and decided on a case-by-case basis. Companies and officials can submit authorization requests for transfers to Cambodia instead of facing the categorical prohibition that previously applied.
Exemptions for Transfers Now Available
Beginning November 7, 2025, exemptions that were previously unavailable for transfers to countries listed in ITAR Sec. 126.1 are now available for transfers to Cambodia, provided the exemptions' criteria are met. Exporters must satisfy the relevant exemption criteria to use those exemptions for shipments to Cambodia.
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