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| 11/7/2025 3:36 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Friday, 7 November 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Defence of Republic of Indonesia convened the 5th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (5th JDCC) Meeting at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.
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| 11/6/2025 9:03 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 06 November 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, this morning consented to confer the rank insignia of Lieutenant Colonel upon His Royal Highness 920 Major (Udara) Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. The Promotion Ceremony took place at the Officers’ Mess, Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 11/7/2025 3:26 PM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Thursday, 6 November 2025 - The first returning flight carrying personnel of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12 Contingent for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission, consisting of 206 personnel of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and four personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) led by Captain Muhammad Daniel Azfar bin Abdullah, safely arrived at Subang Airbase, Malaysia this afternoon.
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| 11/5/2025 8:41 PM |
Istana Nurul Iman, Wednesday, 05 November 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today received in audience His Excellency General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Pakistan Armed Forces. The Audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 11/5/2025 8:33 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 05 November 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam received an official visit from His Excellency General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Pakistan Armed Forces, this morning.
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| 11/6/2025 8:48 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 5 November 2025 - The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Digital Transformation Steering Committee (DDTSC), hosted an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education and Awareness Seminar” at the Lecture Hall of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (SHHBIDSS), Bolkiah Garrison. The seminar was jointly organised by the Defence Information Technology Unit (DITU) and the Centre for Science and Technology, Research and Development (CSTRAD), Ministry of Defence.
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| 11/7/2025 3:17 PM |
SUBANG AIRBASE, MALAYSIA, Wednesday, 5 November 2025 - The first flight carrying personnel of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-13 Contingent for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission, comprising 147 personnel of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and three personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), departed this afternoon.
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| 11/1/2025 9:26 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday, 1 November 2025 – The 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) was successfully convened today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was chaired by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence of Malaysia, and attended by Defence Ministers from the ADMM-Plus countries, as well as the Secretary-General of ASEAN. Significantly, this year’s meeting feted 15 years of the ADMM-Plus founding, and also marked the first participation of Timor-Leste as a full member of ASEAN.
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| 11/3/2025 7:29 PM |
MANAMA, Saturday, 1 November 2025 – Yang Mulia Brigadier General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohd Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces led a delegation from the Ministry of Defence to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue: 21st Regional Security Summit 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, held from 31 October to 02 November 2025. Also accompanying the delegation was Nazirah binti Haji Zaini, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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| 10/31/2025 9:13 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, Friday, 31 October 2025 – The 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) was convened at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The meeting was chaired by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence of Malaysia, in his capacity as Chairman of the ADMM for 2025. This year’s ADMM marked a historic milestone as Timor-Leste participated in the meeting for the first time as a full member of ASEAN.
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| 11/1/2025 1:32 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 31 October 2025 - With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, a total of 19 Senior Officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were promoted today.
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| 10/30/2025 9:22 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 30 October 2025 – The National Flag Handover Ceremony for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Contingent participating in the Malaysian Battalion 850-13 (MALBATT 850-13) under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission was held this morning at the Air Movement Centre, Rimba Air Force Base. A total of 21 RBAF personnel will be participating in the mission.
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| 10/30/2025 11:10 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 30 October 2025 – The 31st iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2025 (CARAT 31/2025) Exercise between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the United States Navy (USN) concluded today with a Closing Ceremony held at the Wira Seni Concert Hall, RBAF Band Building, Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 10/31/2025 7:30 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 30 October 2025 – 38 senior officers from the Ministry of Defence conducted a study visit to the Wawasan Brunei Office at the Prime Minister’s Office today. The visit, coordinated by the Office of Strategy Management, was led by Hajah Leny Mailinawati binti Haji Mayalin, Acting Director of Finance and Acquisition.
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| 10/30/2025 7:15 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, 28-29 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held the Strategic Communication Workshop 2025 in collaboration with the MINDEF Communication Organisation (MCO), Republic of Singapore, from 28 to 29 October 2025, at the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (SHHBIDSS), Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 10/29/2025 12:35 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 28 October 2025 – A Doa Selamat Ceremony for the departure of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Contingent that will join the Malaysian Battalion 850-13 (MALBATT 850-13) as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission was held at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison, this afternoon.
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| 10/27/2025 11:51 AM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) will be conducting a Search and Rescue Exercise on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, starting from 7.00 am to 12.00 pm, at Muara Beach and its surrounding areas.
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| 10/26/2025 11:00 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Sunday, 26 October 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held the RBAF Half-Marathon and 10km Race 2025, which took place at the Mini Stadium, Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 10/24/2025 1:00 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 23 October 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), held a special session with 187 RBAF Officers holding the ranks of Major and Lieutenant Commander, RBN, at the Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison. Also present at the session was the Staff Officer Grade 1 Administration, Directorate of Personnel, Ministry of Defence.
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| 10/25/2025 3:07 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Wednesday, 22 October 2025 – The Second Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Training Conference 2025, themed “Balancing the Edge: Evolution in Training and a Safety-Driven Environment,” concluded today at the Evolution Centre, Training Institute RBAF (TI RBAF), after two days of enriching discussions, professional exchange, and collaborative engagement among Brunei’s defence training community and partner agencies.
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| 10/23/2025 11:42 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 23 October 2025 – The Opening Ceremony of the 31st iteration of the Bilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2025 (CARAT 31/2025) between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the United States Navy (USN) was held at the Wira Seni Concert Hall, RBAF Band Building, Bolkiah Garrison. The CARAT 31/2025 Exercise will be conducted over eight days, from 23 to 30 October 2025.
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| 10/24/2025 12:29 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 23 October 2025 – A total of 28 participants received certificates of completion at the Closing Ceremony of the 20th Executive Development Programme (EDP) for Senior Government Officials on Public Policy and Management organised by the Ministry of Defence. The event was held at the Officer’s Mess, Bolkiah Garrison, this afternoon.
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| 10/22/2025 9:11 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday 22 October 2025 - The Ministry of Defence held a Certificate Presentation Ceremony for civilian retirees and recipients of the Excellent Public Service Employee Award (APCPA) this morning at the Banquet Hall, Department of Councils of State, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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| 10/21/2025 6:33 PM |
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, received an introductory call from His Excellency Tamer Mansy, High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 10/17/2025 7:56 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Thursday, 16 October 2025 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), through the RBAF Religious Directorate (RBAF JAMA’AT), has further strengthened its strategic collaboration with the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB) through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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| 10/15/2025 2:32 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Wednesday, 15 October 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today received in audience His Excellency General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 10/15/2025 12:04 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday, 15 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam received an official visit from His Excellency General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, this morning.
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| 10/16/2025 4:07 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Tuesday, 14 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held the 7th Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) meeting at Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.
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| 10/14/2025 12:21 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Monday, 13 October 2025 – Brunei Darussalam’s National flag which was hoisted on 1 July has been lowered down, in a ceremony marking the conclusion for the period of hoisting of flags in conjunction with the 79th birthday celebrations of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, at the vicinity of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.
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| 10/12/2025 8:54 PM |
BRUNEI MUARA DISTRICT, Sunday, 12 October 2025 – In conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday celebrations, the Ministry of Defence together with the citizens and residents of Brunei Muara District gathered joyously to greet the presence of His Majesty and members of the Royal Family at the Brunei Muara District Get-Together Ceremony, held at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital.
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| 10/10/2025 12:23 PM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to notify the public that the Royal Brunei Armed Forces will be conducting live firing exercises from October until December 2025 at the following locations:
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| 10/10/2025 9:14 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 10 October 2025 – With the blessings and hidayah from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, Private (Udara) Christopher Adewin bin Yahya from 31 Squadron, No. 3 Wing Operations Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) recited the Dua Kalimah Syahadah today at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base. The ceremony also celebrated three Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel who had recently embraced Islam.
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| 10/13/2025 9:30 AM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 10 October 2025 – A Taking Over Ceremony was held today to mark the appointment of Yang Mulia Lieutenant Colonel Pg Aeddie Masjaffrie bin Pg Hj Mohammad Ja’afar as the 26th Commandant of the Training Institute, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF). The ceremony took place at the TI RBAF Parade Square and Dewan Nikmat, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 10/9/2025 4:52 PM |
ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Thursday, 09 October 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today received in audience The Honourable Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines. The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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| 10/9/2025 5:39 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 9 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence today received an official visit from The Honourable Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines.
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| 10/10/2025 4:18 PM |
AMMAN, HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN, Thursday, 09 October 2025 – The Special Forces Regiment Royal Brunei Armed Forces (SFR RBAF), representing Brunei Darussalam emerged as Second Place winner at the 14th Annual Warrior Competition (AWC) 2025, held at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, from 05 October until 09 October 2025.
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| 10/4/2025 7:36 PM |
TUTONG DISTRICT, Saturday, 4 October 2025 – In conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 79th Birthday celebrations, the Ministry of Defence together with the citizens and residents of Tutong District gathered joyously to greet the presence of His Majesty and members of the Royal Family at the Tutong District Get-Together Ceremony, held at at the Civic Centre Complex Field, Tutong District.
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| 10/3/2025 5:51 PM |
Tutong Camp, Friday, 3 October 2025 – The Ministry of Defence this morning held the Kuliah Subuh simultaneously across all suraus in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) garrisons, camps and bases, including the Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque, with the focal event at Surau Pengiran Ratna Indera, Tutong Camp.
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| 10/3/2025 9:55 PM |
BERAKAS GARISSON, Thursday, 2 October 2025 – The Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Musabaqah Tilawah Al-Qur'an Competition, in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 64th Anniversary, was held today at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garrison.
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| 10/3/2025 7:24 AM |
BOLKIAH GARISON, Thursday, 02 October 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), held a special meeting with 420 junior RBAF officers holding the ranks of Captain/Lieutenant, RBN, and Lieutenant/Lieutenant Junior Grade, RBN. The Director of Personnel, Ministry of Defence, was also present.
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| 10/3/2025 7:45 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 2 October 2025 – The Intermediate Staff Course (ISC) 25/2025 concluded today with a Closing Ceremony for 45 officers held at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampong Tanah Jambu.
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| 10/1/2025 1:37 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Tuesday, 30 September 2025 - The Foundation Laying Ceremony for the Air Defence Capability Infrastructure, No.2 Wing, Headquarters, Hangar 238 and MRAD Hangar, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) Buildings was held today, at the project site in Rimba Air Force Base.
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| 9/29/2025 6:48 PM |
BERAKAS, Monday, 29 September 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has graciously consented to present awards to civil servants in conjunction with the 32nd Civil Service Day Celebration, held at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
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| 9/30/2025 12:53 PM |
RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Monday, 29 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence, through the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), provided air transport assistance for the Brunei Darussalam National Contingent to the 6th Borneo Games 2025, held in Kuching, Sarawak, from 24 to 28 September 2025.
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| 9/27/2025 7:01 PM |
MUMONG, BELAIT DISTRICT, Saturday, 27 September 2025 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today visited the British Forces Brunei (BFB) in Mumong, the Belait District.
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| 9/26/2025 7:35 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 25 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a courtesy call from Lieutenant Colonel Philippe Quemaris, Non-Resident France Defence Attache to Brunei Darussalam today. Accompanying Lieutenant Colonel Philippe Quemaris was Her Excellency Ms. Eve Lubin, the Ambassador of France to Brunei Darussalam. Also present were the Chief of Staff RBAF and Acting Director of Intelligence, Ministry of Defence.
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| 9/26/2025 10:37 AM |
JOHOR, Wednesday, 25 September 2025 – The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and ADSOM-Plus were held from 24 to 25 September 2025, respectively at the Desaru Coast Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia. Both meetings were chaired by Yang Berbahagia Datuk Lokman bin Ali, Secretary General, Ministry of Defence of Malaysia, in his capacity as the ADSOM and ADSOM-Plus Leader of Malaysia.
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| 9/23/2025 10:21 AM |
The Ministry of Defence would like to inform the public that the Royal Brunei Land Forces will be conducting a Deployment Exercise on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, starting from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien (SHOAS) Bridge and the surrounding areas.
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| 9/23/2025 8:34 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, received a courtesy call from Yang Berbahagia General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). This was the first official visit to Brunei Darussalam following his appointment as the Chief of the RMAF on 26 June 2025.
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| 9/23/2025 11:14 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) received a courtesy call from His Excellency Janbaz Khan, The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Brunei Darussalam today.
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