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| 9/16/2025 12:11 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 15 September 2025 – The Ministry of Defence held a Doa Selamat Ceremony for the departure of the Augmentation Interim Observers Team (AIOT) officer at Surau Ad-Difa', Bolkiah Garrison this afternoon.
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| 9/16/2025 12:06 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 15 September 2025 – The Badge Presentation Ceremony of Brunei Darussalam for the deployment of Augmentation Interim Observer Team (AIOT) to Siam Reap, Cambodia was held this afternoon at Bolkiah Garrison.
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| 9/16/2025 11:33 AM |
GADONG, Saturday, 13 September 2025 – The Joint Force Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF) held an Appreciation Night Ceremony at the Centrepoint Hotel to commemorate the service of the former Acting Joint Force Commander, Brigadier General Aldi bin Haji Hassan, and to honour the other 7 officers who have served at JFHQ RBAF.
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| 9/15/2025 10:23 AM |
MUARA NAVAL BASE, Friday, 12 September 2025 – The Opening Ceremony of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 (IPE25) was held on board the Royal Australian Navy's ANZAC-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, which arrived at Muara Naval Base on 12 September 2025 to participate in Exercise Penguin. Exercise Penguin is a biennial maritime security exercise with the Royal Brunei Navy.
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| 9/9/2025 3:07 PM |
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (ICC), BERAKAS, Thursday, 04 September 2025 – Two officers from the Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ, RBAF) led by Commander Saiful Hazril bin Ali, RBN, Staff Officer Grade 1 Operation, JFHQ RBAF, participated in the 5th ANCORS Law of the Sea Course, which was co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ANCORS, University of Wollongong, Australia. The course was also attended by officers from various government agencies of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
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| 9/8/2025 7:22 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Monday, 8 September 2025 – The 15th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Military Operations Meeting (15th AMOM) 2025 was held at InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was chaired by Major General Dato' Indera Zahari bin Mohd Ariffin, Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations and Defence Training), Malaysian Armed Forces.
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| 9/7/2025 8:37 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Joint Force Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF) 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 and members of the Royal family for the mass gathering and procession to commemorate the Birthday Anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with the main event at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien.
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| 9/5/2025 10:31 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday, 4 September 2025 – A Gema Marhaban ceremony to mark the 12th night of Dikir Maulud in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the Ministry of Defence was held at Surau Ad-Difa', Bolkiah Garrison. Similar ceremonies were also held simultaneously at all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) suraus and garissons.
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| 9/5/2025 5:57 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Wednesday, 3 September 2025 – The Company Commander Course 2025, which was conducted over the past three months by the School of Infantry of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (SOI RBLF) has officially concluded. The course was attended by 13 officers, inclusive of six officers from RBLF units, one officer from the Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF), three officers from the Training Institute RBAF, one officer from the Directorate of Religious Affairs RBAF, and two officers from the Ministry of Defence. The closing ceremony took place at the Field Firing Area Firing Range, Binturan, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 9/2/2025 7:34 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 01 September 2025 –The Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) hosted the Dikir Maulud as part of Gema Marhaban Dalam programme to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wassallam (PBUH). The ceremony took place at Surau Asy-Syuhada, DA RBAF.
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| 8/30/2025 7:58 PM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 29 August 2025 - The grand finale of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Football and Tug-of-War Championship 2025 was successfully held at the Mini Stadium, Berakas Garrison. This tournament took place from 11 until 29 August 2025 and were participated by four teams from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Royal Brunei Airforce (RBAirF) and RBAF Combined Team.
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| 8/30/2025 7:55 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 28 August 2025 – The School of Infantry Royal Brunei Land Force (SOI RBLF) organised Gema Marhaban Dalam ceremony to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wassallam (PBUH). The ceremony was held at Surau Al-Hikmah, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 8/28/2025 9:24 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday, 27 August 2025 – The Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF) and the United States Navy (USN) have concluded a two-day Middle Planning Conference (MPC) for the 31st series of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2025 (CARAT 31/2025) exercise. This bilateral conference took place at the Raddison Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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| 8/25/2025 8:03 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Monday, 25 August 2025 – Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and his delegation made an official visit to the Ministry of Defence this morning as part of his one-day working visit to Brunei Darussalam.
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| 8/22/2025 10:27 PM |
POLMAR, MUARA, Friday, 22 August 2025 - The Boat Handling Course, conducted by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), concluded today with a closing ceremony at the Marine Police (POLMAR) Headquarters, Royal Brunei Police Force, Muara. Present as the guest of honour was Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Suwardi Ariffin bin Pehin Datu Laksamana Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Latiff, Chief of Staff Joint Force, RBAF.
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| 8/22/2025 9:58 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Six personnel from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) have successfully completed the Basic Clerk Course 2025 conducted by Clerk Training Wing, School of Military Trade, Training Institute, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) at Penanjong Garrison. The course was held from 18 July to 22 August 2025, attended by 50 personnel from various units in the RBAF.
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| 8/22/2025 9:51 PM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 07 August 2025 – Two personnel from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) have successfully completed the Company Quartermaster Sergeant Course (CQMS) Series 2/2025 conducted by Logistic Training Wing, School of Military Trade, Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) at Penanjong Garrison. The course was held from 18 July to 08 August 2025, attended by 40 personnel from various units in the RBAF.
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| 8/14/2025 6:54 PM |
UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Wednesday, 13 August 2025 - His Royal Highness Prince (Dr) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) consented to grace the afternoon session at the 37th Convocation Ceremony of UBD and presented the certificates to the graduates at the Chancellor Hall, UBD.
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| 8/14/2025 8:21 PM |
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, 8 August 2025 - A total of 5 officers from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) led by Commander Malek Fadillah bin Pehin Juragan Laila Diraja Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Kefli, RBN, participated in the Final Planning Conference (FPC) and Shore Phase for the Southeast Asian Cooperation and Training 2025 (SEACAT 2025) from 4 until 8 August 2025 at the Concorde Hotel, Republic of Singapore.
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| 8/9/2025 5:14 PM |
AIR MOVEMENT CENTRE, RIMBA AIRBASE, Saturday 09 August 2025 — A contingent of five officers and thirty-three other ranks from Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) led by Major Ihyauddin bin Haji Ishak departed today onboard Royal Brunei Airforce C295MW for Subang Airbase, Malaysia to participate in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Force Integration Training (FIT) in MALBATT Village, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.
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| 8/9/2025 1:58 AM |
POLMAR, MUARA, Monday, 04 August 2025 - The opening of the Boat Handling Course at the Marine Police (POLMAR), Royal Brunei Police Force, Muara, conducted by RBAF commenced on 4 August 2025. The course will be conducted for 3 weeks starting from Monday, 04 August 2025 to Friday, 22 August 2025 by RBAF. A total of 18 personnel from 4 security agencies participated in the course including POLMAR, Royal Customs and Exercise Department, Narcotics Control Bureau and Combat Boat Squadron, Royal Brunei Land Force.
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| 8/9/2025 11:39 AM |
BERAKAS GARRISON, Friday, 8 August 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 108 officers from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were promoted at the Officers' Mess, Berakas Garrison.
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| 8/2/2025 10:00 PM |
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Friday, 01 August 2025 – A delegation of 16 members from the Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF), led by Lieutenant Amira Nur’ezzati binti Jali conducted the second visit to the Centre of Islamic Calligraphy and Arts Studies of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (PPKKIYSHHB) located at Rumah Semaun, Jalan Jerambak, Bandar Seri Begawan. The first inaugural visit was led by Lieutenant Mohammad Hadi Samsol bin Alex Qurnaine on 25 July 2025 with a delegation of 16 JFHQ members.
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| 8/1/2025 8:52 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 01 August 2025 – The official takeover ceremony for the Joint Force Commander, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFC RBAF) was held today at the Wira Seni Hall, RBAF Band Building, Bolkiah Garrison. The event marked the formal appointment of Colonel Pengiran Noor Rumaizi bin Pengiran Othman as the 8th JFC RBAF. The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff, Head of Cyber Defence Unit, Senior Officers, Officers, Sergeant Major and the JFHQ RBAF personnel and spouses. |
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| 7/29/2025 10:57 AM |
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - The ASEAN Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise 2025 (ARDEX-25) was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 21 to 24 July 2025. A total of 24 representatives from Brunei Darussalam consisting of personnel from National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD), Emergency Medical Ambulance Services (EMAS), Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were involved in the exercise.
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| 7/12/2025 6:00 PM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 11 July 2025 - Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) joins the Ilal Hijrah 1447 Celebration Ceremony held at Surau Ad-Difa, Bolkiah Garrison. Present as the guest of honour was Colonel Aldi bin Haji Hassan, Acting Joint Force Commander. Also present were officers and personnel of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). The Ilal Hijrah 1447 Celebration Ceremony, hosted by the MINDEF is simultaneously held across all suraus in the RBAF garrisons, camps and bases, including Masjid Pulau Baru-Baru. The main event took place at Surau Al-Hikmah, Training Institute RBAF, Penanjong Garrison.
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| 7/11/2025 11:23 AM |
PENANJONG GARRISON, Thursday, 10 July 2025 - The Joint Forces Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF) concluded a pivotal joint exercise in preparation for the upcoming celebration of His Majesty's 79th Birthday. Central to this preparation was a rigorous two-day Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted at the FIBUA Complex, Penanjong Garrison. This exercise brought together all RBAF units alongside key security agencies that were previously engaged in the Table-Top Exercise (TTX) and Command Post Exercise (CPX), emphasising the critical role of each unit and operational readiness.
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| 7/9/2025 10:14 AM |
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – The Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JFHQ RBAF) received a study visit from course participants of the 15th Command and Staff Course (CSC), Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The course participants comprised of 18 officers from RBAF, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and 19 international officers.
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| 7/8/2025 12:22 PM |
BERAKAS, Monday, 07 July 2025 – A send-off ceremony was held for the departing members from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) assigned to the Independent Decommissioning Body, Verification Monitoring and Assistance Team (IDB VMAT) 7/2025 in the Republic of the Philippines. Leading the Brunei Darussalam contingent is Lieutenant Colonel Pengiran Ridzamfaizal bin Pengiran Haji Salleh, who has departed to Republic of the Philippines today along with two other officers.
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| 7/8/2025 10:27 AM |
SINGAPORE, Thursday, 3 July 2025 – Staff Officer Grade 2, J7 Training, Major Zulazri bin Gapor participated in the Annual Courses Allocation and Training (ACAT) Working Year 2025/2026 meeting held at the Ministry of Defence, Singapore. The meeting was co-chaired by Colonel Loh Woon Liang, Head of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Operations Planning Group, and Colonel Haji Ismadi bin Haji Jumat, Director of Personnel, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam, who also led the RBAF delegation.
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