News National News National HM calls on RBAF to use technology in easing manpower shortages A total of 73 officer cadets completed their one-year military training January 22, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Make use of technology to address workforce shortages, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah told the Royal Brunei Armed…
News National News National Australia seeks to deepen defence ties with Brunei Australian defence minister Linda Reynolds makes maiden visit to the sultanate, appoints in-country defence advisor October 22, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As Brunei prepares to take on the ASEAN chair in January, Australia has said it welcomes further engagement between…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MinDef budget to focus on training, defence diplomacy The ministry is expected to increase its spending in the 2020/2021 fiscal year March 13, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Defence has proposed a budget of $606.02 million for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, which will be…
News National News National Brunei, US hold CARAT military exercise The annual drill is aimed at strengthening cooperation in maritime security October 22, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei and the United States kicked off a series of annual military drills Tuesday aimed at improving cooperation to…
News National News National Massive PLA navy ship docks in Brunei Qi Jiquang makes first visit to sultanate as part of two-month Asia-Pacific tour September 28, 2019 BRUNEI MUARA – The Chinese navy training vessel Qi Jiquang docked at Muara Port on Friday morning for a three-day training visit to…
News National News National HM: Alarming increase in RBAF violations RBAF told to fix discipline issues and clamp down on security breaches September 27, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Thursday criticised the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) for poor discipline that…
News National News National Japan ups maritime engagement with ASEAN navies to ensure ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ Japanese destroyers dock in Muara to kick off a series of joint exercises with Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam June 25, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Three Japanese destroyers will take part in a joint maritime exercise with the Royal Brunei Navy this week as…
News National News National New ID cards for RBAF personnel to prevent misuse, falsification of military ID Ministry of Defence says in 2018 there was a 40% increase in security breaches related to personnel information March 22, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Defence on Thursday launched new identification cards for Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel to prevent…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MinDef budget to focus on promoting defence diplomacy, improving capabilities Ministry tables $589 million budget for FY 2019/2020 March 13, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN- The Ministry of Defence has proposed a budget of $589 million for the 2019/2020 fiscal year, with a focus on…
News National News National HM: Defence Academy crucial to bolstering diplomacy, security ties At the 17th Sovereign's Parade, the ruler says military leaders must be strategic thinkers January 18, 2019 BRUNEI-MUARA – The Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) is central to the country’s efforts to strengthen defence diplomacy with its…