RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Wednesday, 16 July 2025 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) participated in a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programme focusing on Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and the Blackhawk S-70i helicopter, conducted via video teleconference (VTC) with the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The session took place at the Air Movement Centre (AMC), Rimba Air Force Base.
The VTC featured detailed presentations and knowledge-sharing discussions from RBAirF's No. 11 and No. 31 Squadrons. Representing the Philippine Air Force was Major Rey D. Aguirre (O-16318), while RBAirF was represented by Captain (U) Mohamed Azhar bin Haji Mohammad Mahathir from No. 11 Squadron and Captain (U) Mohammad Ady HazriyatulFadillah Faez bin Haris Fadillah from No. 31 Squadron.
The exchange delivered valuable insights into SAR operational procedures, roles and responsibilities, fostering meaningful dialogue between both air forces. The session enabled a better understanding of respective capabilities, while highlighting opportunities for mutual development and cooperation.
The engagement underscored the shared commitment to strengthening defence ties and enhancing interoperability between the RBAirF and PAF. The programme concluded with the presentation of Certificates of Participation to all presenters from both nations.
TUDB MENGHADIRI PROGRAM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT EXCHANGE (SMEE) MENGENAI PENCARIAN DAN PENYELAMAT BERSAMA TENTERA UDARA FILIPINA
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, Rabu, 16 Julai2025 – Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB) menyertai Program Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) yang memfokuskan kepada Operasi Mencari dan Menyelamat (SAR) serta pesawat Blackhawk S-70i, yang diadakan secara persidangan video bersama Tentera Udara Filipina (Philippine Air Force di Pusat Pergerakan Udara, Pangkalan Tentera Udara Rimba.
Sesi ini melibatkan perkongsian ilmu dan perbincangan operasi dari No. 11 dan No. 31 Skuadron TUDB. PAF diwakili oleh Mejar Rey D. Aguirre (O-16318), manakala TUDB diwakili oleh Kapten (U) Mohamed Azhar bin Haji Mohammad Mahathir dari No. 11 Skuadron dan Kapten (U) Mohammad AdyHazriyatul Fadillah Faez bin Haris Fadillah dari No. 31 Skuadron.
Taklimat yang disampaikan menekankan prosedur operasi dan peranan dalam misi SAR, sekaligus membuka ruang untuk memahami keupayaan masing-masing dan meningkatkan kesaling operasian.
Penglibatan ini mencerminkan komitmen bersama dalammemperkukuh kerjasama pertahanan serta kesefahaman di antara TUDB dan PAF. Program diakhiri dengan penyampaian Sijil Penyertaan kepada semua wakil yang terlibat.
