As U.S. Relations Warm, Military To Join Cobra Gold Exercises

June 04 2010

Malaysia

The Malaysian military is going to take part in the regional Cobra Gold exercises, joining the U.S. and other nations, Agence France-Presse reports.

Malaysia has previously been an observer at the drills, which have been running for three decades.

The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand are among other participants.

The upgrading to full participant was finalized last week, and will help Malaysia improve techniques and war strategy, said Malaysian Defense Minister Ahmad...

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