SPOTLIGHT: COBRA GOLD 2009
February 4 - 17 2009, Kingdom of Thailand
 Cobra Gold is an annual Royal Thai Armed Forces / U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Cobra Gold 2009 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. This year marks the 28th anniversary of this regionally significant training event. “The exercise is a symbol of U.S. commitment to support the security of our friends and allies in the Asia-Pacific region and an indication of the importance the United States places on stability in Southeast Asia,” said Ambassador John during the press conference held on January 13, 2009 announcing Cobra Gold 2009. (Ambassador’s Full Remarks) (Cobra Gold 2009 Press Release)
Full participating nations for Cobra Gold 2009 include Thailand, United States, Singapore, Indonesia, and Japan. In addition, the royal Thai government has invited several other nations to participate in various roles during the exercise, including Australia, Brunei, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India, Philippines, Peoples Republic of Cambodia, China, Canada, Germany, South Korea, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Mongolia.
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