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Thursday, 11th September 2025 - No. 4 Wing of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) marks its 10th anniversary since its renaming as No. 4 Wing, Support Group. However, its history dates back to 1993 when it was originally known as Air Wing Quartermaster and Logistics. The ceremony was held to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the personnel over the period of 2024-2025.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, WEDNESDAY, 10 SEPT 2025 — 11 Squadron, No. 1 Wing, Operations Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and the Brunei Helicopter Detachment (BHD) Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) executed an unprecedented mixed formation sortie comprising of two S-70i Blackhawk RBAirF and two H225M RSAF helicopters in a Arrowhead and Diamond 4-ship formation. The sortie formation aims to strengthen aircrew coordination, tactical confidence and combined interoperability.
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RIMBA AIR BASE, 10 September 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) organised a Blood Donation Campaign in conjunction with the 64th Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). The campaign was held in collaboration with the Blood Donation Centre, Department of Laboratory Services, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, Ministry of Health, and was supported by Imagine Sdn Bhd.
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RIMBA AIR BASE, Tuesday, 09 September 2025 - Support Group, Royal Brunei Airforce (RBAirF) held a promotion ceremony for nine (9) Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) at the Ruang Legar, Support Group Headquarters, Rimba Air Force Base.
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9/9/2025 |
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JAKARTA, Monday, 08 September 2025 – Brigadier General (U) Haji Haszahaidi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) attended the 22nd ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference (22nd AACC) hosted by the Indonesian Air Force, in Jakarta, Indonesia from 07 September to 10 September 2025.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 06 September 2025 – A total of 143 personnel from Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) joined 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 for the mass gathering and procession in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul Celebration at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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9/6/2025 |
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 4th September 2025 - The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) held the closing ceremony of Dikir Maulud in conjunction with Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday celebration at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base (Rimba AFB).
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9/4/2025 |
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SAFTI LIVE FIRING AREA, Singapore, Thursday, 04 September 2025 – The 29th iteration of Exercise AIRGUARD between the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) officially concluded following a closing ceremony held at SAFTI Live Firing Area. The ceremony was presided over by Brigadier General Lau Boon Ping, Chief of Staff, Air Staff, RSAF, and Colonel (U) Hismawadi bin Haji Mohammad Said, Deputy Commander of the RBAirF. Also in attendance were Lieutenant Colonel Lau Kai Heng Anthony, Commander of the Divisional Air Defence Group (DAG), RSAF and Lieutenant Colonel (U) Hairy Erwandy bin Haji Raya, Commander of the Operations Group, RBAirF.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Sunday, 28 August 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) continued its commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday celebration by holding a Dikir Gema Marhaban Event in conjunction with Maulidul Rasul at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base (Rimba AFB).
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8/31/2025 |
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Saturday, 30 August 2025 – Two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) made their first visit to Rimba Air Force Base, marking the debut of the RAAF's fifth- generation fighter capability in Brunei Darussalam. The aircraft were accompanied by a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, which provided refuelling, logistics, and passenger support for the deployment.
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MINI STADIUM, BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 29 Aug 2025 - The finals of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Tug of War 2025 was conducted at the Mini Stadium, Bolkiah Garrison. This tournament took place on 29 August 2025 and was participated by the four teams from Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and RBAF Combined Team.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 28 August 2025 — The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) hosted the Main Planning Conference (MPC) with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) for the upcoming Search and Rescue Exercise Malaysia Brunei (SAREX MALBRU) 12/2025 from 26 to 28 August 2025 at CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC), Brunei Darussalam. The conference was co-chaired by Lieutenant Colonel (U) Mohamad Fazley bin Hasabullah, Exercise Co- Director from the RBAirF, and Lieutenant Colonel Asmil Faiq bin Adnan, Exercise Co-Director from the RMAF.
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8/28/2025 |
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 28 August 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) successfully hosted the Second Session of its Media Day at Rimba Air Force Base, which brought together 50 participants representing various media organisations, including the Information Department, Pelita Brunei, Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB), the Public Relations Unit (PRU) of the Ministry of Defence, and the Public Relations Liaison Officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 28 August 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) participated in the 2025 Pacific Helicopter Operations from Ships Other Than Aircraft Carriers (HOSTAC) Multinational Engagement and Working Group Meeting, which was conducted via video teleconference at the Air Movement Centre (AMC), Rimba Air Force Base. The Brunei Darussalam delegation comprised two pilots, one rear crew from the 11 Squadron, No. 1 Wing, Operations Group and a navigation officer from KDB Darussalam of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN).
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 28 August 2025 - The 3rd Air Working Group (AWG) Meeting between Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) was held from 26 to 28 August 2025 in Rimba Air Force Base.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 28 August 2025 – A total of 16 personnel, 13 from The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and 3 from Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) have successfully completed their Basic Airborne Course which was held from 04 August 2025 to 28 August 2025. In addition, 4 personnel from the RBAF have successfully completed the Jumpmaster Static Airborne Course and 2 personnel completed the Intermediate Rigger Course.
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CHONG PANG CAMP, Singapore, Wednesday, 27 August 2025 – The 29th Exercise AIRGUARD between No. 2 Wing, Operations Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and the 18th Divisional Air Defence Artillery Battalion, Republic of Singapore Air Force (18 DA Bn RSAF), was officially launched at Chong Pang Camp, Singapore. The two-week exercise, held from 25 August to 8 September 2025, marks the 29th installment in the Exercise AIRGUARD series.
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8/27/2025 |
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, TUESDAY, 26 August 2025 – Brigadier General (U) Haji Haszahaidi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Commander Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) received a Courtesy Call from Colonel Randy G. Bance, Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Plans, A-5, Philippines Air Forces (PAF), along with delegates from PAF.
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8/26/2025 |
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Monday, 25 August 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) held a sending-off ceremony at the Air Movement Centre (AMC) for personnel from No. 2 Wing, Operations Group, who will be participating in Exercise AIRGUARD (Ex AIRGUARD), an annual bilateral exercise with the Republic of Singapore. This year's exercise will take place from 25 August to 08 September 2025 and marks the 29th iteration since its inauguration in 1994. Ex AIRGUARD, conducted between No. 2 Wing, Operations Group, RBAirF and the 18 Defence Artillery Battalion, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), aims to strengthen cooperation through a Combined Air Defence Deployment.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Sunday, 24 August 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) held the opening ceremony of Dikir Maulud in conjunction with Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday celebration at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base (Rimba AFB). The Dikir Maulud will be held continuously for 12 nights at all Royal Brunei Armed Forces Suraus to further enliven the Maulidur Rasul celebration.
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PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 22 Ogos 2025 – A total of twenty-two (22) Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) male recruits from the 177th intake successfully completed their three-month basic military training, marked by a Passing Out Parade Ceremony held at the parade square of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), Penanjong Garrison.
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8/22/2025 |
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THAILAND, Friday, 22 August 2025 – Two officers from the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), Major (U) Emad Hamdi bin Haji Sawal, Squadron Commander, 11 Squadron, No. 1 Wing, and Captain (U) Abdul Aziz bin Haji Zainalabidin, 2IC Squadron Commander, 43 Squadron, No. 4 Wing, participated in the ASEAN Air Forces Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Table Top Exercise (ASEAN AAF HADR TTX). This significant event, hosted by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), was held from 18 to 22 August 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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BERAKAS, Thursday, 21 August 2025 – The closing ceremony for the Survival Equipment Fitter Upgrading Intermediate Course 7B/2025 was held at No. 75 Squadron, No. 7 Wing, Training Group. The course conducted from 21 July until 21 August 2025 was attended by six participants from the Survival Equipment Flight (SEF), No. 5 Wing, Support Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF).
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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, Thursday, 21 August 2025 - Captain (U) Mohamad Alauddin bin Awg Haji Basar, 2IC 238 Squadron, No. 2 Wing RBAirF, along with 9 officers from the Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam had attended the Brunei-Singapore Junior Defence Interaction Programme (JDIP) held at the Republic of Singapore from 19 to 21 August 2025.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Tuesday, 19 August 2025 – Brigadier General (U) Haji Haszahaidi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), conducted his introductory visit to No. 8 Wing, Training Group.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Monday, 18 August 2025 - Brigadier General (U) Haji Haszahaidi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), conducted an official working visit to No. 73 Squadron and No. 77 Squadron under No. 7 Wing, Training Group. The visit was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of training being conducted and ensuring that training preparedness remains at the highest standard.
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CAMDEN, AUSTRALIA, Thursday, 14 August 2025 – 06 Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) Student Pilots undergoing Basic and Intermediate Fixed Wing Pilot Training Course-61 have completed their first solo flight at Air Combat Australia between 09 July 2025 and 14 August 2025.
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SINGAPORE, Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Two Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) personnel, Private (U) Renee Suzanne binti Udan and Private (U) Norshafinaz binti Morsidi, currently pursuing their studies at the School of Aviation (SOA), Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE), were selected to represent the institution in recognition of their excellent academic achievement to participate in the ITE–IBTE Student Exchange Programme 2025.
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RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 14 August 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) welcomed an educational visit from the Filipino Language and Cultural Enrichment Program (FLCEP), consisting of 85 students, at Rimba Air Force Base. The visit commenced with a safety brief and followed by a briefing on the RBAirF's organization, roles and capabilities. This was then followed by a visit to Hangar A to view the aircraft static displays and equipment.
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8/14/2025 |
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RIMBA AIR BASE, Thursday, 14 August 2025 – As a continuing commitment towards high operational standard, Brigadier General (U) Haji Haszahadi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), conducted a working visit to No. 6 Wing, Support Group, RBAirF.
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