Armée du Brunéi/Royal Brunei Armed Forces(RBAF)

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Northrop Grumman UK Wins Contract for Brunei Joint Operations Centre C4ISR System

LONDON - Jan. 15, 2010 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded the contract by the Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam to provide a Joint Operations Centre command and control capability for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). The contract, which will be undertaken by Northrop Grumman UK, will include the supply of an integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) headquarters system and a deployable Joint Operations Centre (JOC) together with the provision of training and in-country support.

The JOC will provide the RBAF with a facility that will deliver command and control capability for military commands and civil organisations at both national and international level, and will be interoperable with its NATO and ASEAN allies and coalition partners.

A total of 14 potential vendors from around the world participated in the competition. This award follows the completion of a rigorous phase of system assessment in which Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its technical solution.

"We are delighted to have been selected to provide this important enhancement to Brunei's defence capabilities. It will not only help improve national security and the protection of its natural resources but also will allow the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) to be a lead nation in regional and coalition activities," said Paul Davison, director Defence Systems Europe for Northrop Grumman's Information Systems sector. "This further endorses our proven capability as a C4I solution provider and the already successful deployment of our strategic command and control systems around the world supporting international operations. We look forward to working with Brunei industry and to supporting the RBAF for the full life cycle of this programme."

The core solution for the Brunei JOC will be Northrop Grumman's International-Joint Operational Command and Control System, which incorporates the company's industry leading software applications Command and Control for the PC (C2PC) and Interoperable C4I Services (ICS). These are currently deployed in more than 40 countries with 100,000 users, making them among the most successful and widely used applications for strategic command and control systems worldwide. The system applications are regularly upgraded to keep them at the forefront of technical capability, whilst maintaining interoperability to international standards.

Together, C2PC and ICS provide a seamless top-to-bottom architecture for command and control, from the strategic and operational levels down to the dismounted soldier. C2PC provides a common tactical picture for operational command and control, improving situational awareness and enhancing operational and tactical decision making. ICS synchronises data enabling the common operating picture to be controlled and configured to meet user requirements.

http://www.deagel.com/news/Northrop-Grumman-UK-Wins-Contract-for-Brunei-Joint-Operations-Centre-C4ISR-System_n000006986.aspx

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Brunei S-70i Black Hawk Procurement Project Acchieves Several Major Milestones

(Released Jun. 26, 2012) POLAND | On 2 December 2011, the Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam (MINDEF) signed a contract with Sikorsky International Operations, Inc. for the delivery of twelve (12) S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters with spare parts, ground support equipment and training package.

To date, the project has achieved several major milestones which include the completion of several design reviews and the completion of several baseline aircraft built in PZL Mielec, Poland. PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky company, which is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp, produces the S-70i baseline BLACK HAWK helicopter which is the latest international variant of the UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter employed by the US Army.

A team from MINDEF recently conducted a site visit to the PZL Mielec facility in Poland to witness the factory acceptance test for Brunei’s third baseline S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter. The first two baseline aircraft recently completed its factory acceptance tests in Poland in April 2012.

The first aircraft is scheduled to be inducted to Sikorsky Military Completions Center (SMCC) in the United States on October 2012 for the start of customization work to produce the uniquely configured aircraft that meets the Royal Brunei Armed Forces requirements. The delivery of the twelve (12) S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters will replace the current fleet of Bell 212 helicopters and enhance the Royal Brunei Air Force’s rotary wing capabilities in air mobility, Search and Rescue (SAR) and enhance surveillance of Brunei’s waters and borders.

The delivery of these advanced new aircraft will also allow the Royal Brunei Armed Forces to further strengthen its troop deployment capabilities in military and humanitarian and disaster relief operations in the region.

The first batch of the uniquely configured aircraft is expected to be delivered to Brunei in early 2014.

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Two New All Terrain Cranes for the RBLF and RBN
BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday 12 October 2012 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (ABDB) were granted with two new All Terrain Cranes for the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) and Royal Brunei Navy (RBN). The event was held this morning at Bolkiah Garrison.

The handing over and blessing ceremony of the new All-Terrines-Vehicles for the RBLF and RBN were officiated by the Commander of the RBAF, Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin as the guest of honour.

Receiving the vehicle was the Commander of the RBAF, from the local supplier Major (Rtd) Haji Mohd Jair bin Haji Abdul Wahab, Director Arza Trading Sdn Bhd and subsequently handed over to the RBLF and RBN representatives.

Prior to concluding the ceremony, both vehicles were individually blessed with Doa Menaiki Kenderaan sticker by the guest of honour, followed by a Selawat. Also present during the ceremony was the Director of Logistics Ministry of Defence as well as officers and staff from RBLF and RBN.

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USS Reuben James (FFG 57) and the Royal Brunei Navy PV80 (07) Darulehsan maneuver in formation during the 18th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

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Lt. Dan Robertson (right), Helicopter anti-submarine squadron light 37, swaps patches with WO2 (U) Shah Muhaimin (left) and Maj. (U) Irwan Yahya of #4 Squadron, Royal Brunei Air Force, aboard the Guided Missile Frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) on the flight deck. Flight deck familiarization is part of the 18th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

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Royal Brunei Land Force’s Lt Rafie Wahid and U.S. Marine 2nd. Lt. Ron Castro discuss bilateral training drills. U.S. Marines and their Royal Brunei Land Force counterparts will conduct extensive training in Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) as part of the 18th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

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Lance Cpl. Glenn Wierbicki demonstrates a weapons drill prior to Military Operations on Urban Terrain training. U.S. Marines and their Royal Brunei Land Force counterparts will conduct extensive training in (MOUT) as part of the 18th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

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Royal Brunei Armed Forces to receive Harris Falcon III tactical radios
13 May 2013
Harris has been awarded a contract to supply its Falcon III family of tactical communication systems to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

Under the $40m contract, the company will deliver several different models from its Falcon III family, along with logistical and customer field support services to the military.

Serving as part of a broader tactical communications system, the radios will provide soldiers with high-performance line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight voice and data communications, including wideband networking capabilities in the battlefield.

Commenting on the contract, Harris RF Communications international business president Brendan O'Connell said the radio systems would create a secure communications backbone for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and its modernisation programme.

"These tactical systems will enhance situational awareness and speed decision-making," O'Connell said.

Although the radio types ordered remained undisclosed, Harris's Falcon III radios provide wideband networking capabilities that include AN/PRC-152A, AN/PRC-117G, RF-330E-TR wideband team radio, RF-7800W high-capacity line of sight (HCLOS) radio, and RF-7800H, as well as RF-7800V VHF Combat Net Radio.The AN/PRC-152A radio provides handheld wideband tactical networking capabilities, enabling soldiers to send and receive voice, video, images and data for mission planning, intelligence gathering, force protection and checkpoint security.

Offering continuous coverage in the 30MHz to 2GHz frequency range, the AN/PRC-117G radio is a JTRS software communications architecture-certified radio designed to support network-enabled operations, such as convoy tracking, intelligence reporting and analysis, collaborative chat, route planning and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions.

The RF-330E-TR radio enhance situational awareness of every squad member by allowing them to share and access Type 1 secret and below information, while the RF-7800W establishes wide-area battlefield networks that connect brigade and battalion headquarters to forward-deployed units at company level and below.

The delivery schedule has not been disclosed by the company.
http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsroyal-brunei-armed-forces-to-receive-harris-falcon-iii-tactical-radios

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Brunei hosts multinational live military exercise with 10 Southeast Asian Nations

More military troops and equipment are arriving in Brunei in support of the inaugural multi-national live military exercise, dubbed as ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise (HADR & MM Ex). The military exercise is scheduled to start from June 16, which is expected to see participation from ASEAN countries and its eight dialogue partners, the Defense Ministry of Brunei said Monday. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 08:37 AM

http://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2013_news_defence_security_industry_military/index.php

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Brunei takes delivery of first Black Hawks



The Royal Brunei Air Force received its first four Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on the 3rd December, it has emerged.

http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/brunei-takes-delivery-first-black-hawks/

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Brunei receives first two Sikorsky S70i helicopters

deal de 12 new S-70i pour 325M$,pas mal quand on pense au refurbishment des 12 SH-70F a 282M$ pour la tunisie,on voit la plus-value polonaise de sikorsky

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KDB Daruttaqwa joins RBN fleet



THE Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) has received the latest addition to its growing fleet, the fourth Darussalam Class Patrol Vessel Daruttaqwa in Germany.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MinDef) yesterday noted that a ceremony was held at the Leurssen Wharf in Lemwerder, Germany, last Friday which saw the signing of the ship’s delivery and acceptance certificate.

The certificate was inked by the Managing Director of Fr Luerssen Werft (FLW), Peter Luerssen, and the Permanent Secretary of Administration and Finance at MinDef, Datin Paduka Hjh Suriyah Hj Umar.

Daruttaqwa is a Patrol Vessel 80 Variat 2 (PV80-V2) measuring 80 metres in length, 13 metres in width and armed with a Marine Light Gun 27mm.

The ship is equipped with a Scanter Surface and Air Search Radar for surveillance.

Similar to her sister ships, Daruttaqwa is featured with a helicopter landing pad that is operational at both day and night.

Another feature is the Stern Launch Rigid Inflatable Craft (RIC), which functions for the interception of fast targets and carrying a boarding team for investigation.

Constructed in July 12, 2012, Daruttaqwa had successfully carried out its harbour trial as well as sea trial and test earlier this year.

Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel (L) Khairil Hj Abd Rahman, the ship is slated to begin is maiden voyage from Lemwerder, Bremen, Germany to Muara, Brunei in mid-July.

Daruttaqwa is scheduled to sail across the North Sea, English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Gibraltar, Mediterranean Sea, through the Suez Canal, Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean and South China Sea over 46 days.

Present at the acceptance ceremony was the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Commander, Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohd Tawih Abdullah. Also in attendance was Brunei’s ambassador to Germany, Pehin Datu Penglima Colonel (Rtd) Dato Paduka Hj Abd Jalil Hj Ahmad.

Following the signing, the Brunei national flag and RBN ensign was handed over from the Permanent Secretary of Administration and Finance to the RBAF Commander who then presented the Brunei national flag and RBN ensign to the Commanding Officer of Daruttaqwa.

A flag hoisting onboard the vessel, led by Daruttaqwa Assistant Welfare Officer Captain (L) Hj Mohd Arnold Hj Osman, was held prior to the recitation of doa by Daruttaqwa Navigating Officer Captain (L) Hj Abd Hafiz Mubarak Hj Rusli. - Rabiatul Kamit

The Brunei Times

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Brunei to Buy C-130J Military Aircraft

14 Juli 2014

BRUNEI has confirmed that it will be buying a number of C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft from aerospace firm Lockheed Martin.

Pehin Datu Perkerma Jaya Major General Dato Pahlawan Mohd Tawih Abdullah, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), told The Brunei Times that the military is set to order the American-made aircraft sometime in the future.

“We will be buying the aircraft, but it won’t be a lot,” he said, adding that the planned quantity and date of order will be revealed in due time.

Latest figures estimate the average cost of the C-130J Super Hercules at US$100 to 120 million per unit for international sales.

A total of 300 units have been ordered by 15 nations, including Brunei, of which 250 aircraft have been delivered as of February 2012.

In March, Brunei announced a record defence budget of $719.2 million for 2014 to 2015, up 39 per cent from the previous year. Equivalent to 3.3 per cent of GDP, it is also the biggest percentage since 1990.

Meanwhile, Colonel (U) Hj Hamzah Hj Sahat, Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), said the acquisition of the C-130J Super Hercules will allow them to significantly increase contribution to regional humanitarian aid operations.

He explained that purchasing the Lockheed Martin military transport aircraft was part of the RBAirF’s capability modernisation, which also includes the fleet of 12 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks.

Used primarily by the United States military and Royal Air Force (RAF) of the British Armed Forces, the C-130J is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft with new engines, flight deck and other systems developed from the C-130 Hercules. Variants of the C-130 Hercules are also in service today with the armed forces of Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

(The Brunei Times)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2014/07/brunei-to-buy-c-130j-military-aircraft.html

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US clears way for Brunei purchase of Lockheed C-130J

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of a Lockheed Martin C-130J and six engines to the government of Brunei.

Brunei requested clearance to purchase the tactical transport, along with equipment, spare parts and associated training and logistical support for a total of $343 million, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 7 October. It delivered the necessary certification to Congress for approval the previous day.

“This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Brunei relationship, which has been a force for regional stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia,” the DSCA says. “The aircraft will enable Brunei to provide aid and assistance in greater capacities to regional allies and partners in need. Brunei should have no difficulty absorbing this aircraft into its inventory.”

Brunei proposes to use the aircraft in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. It will also be operated in support of maritime patrol and search and rescue missions, the DSCA says.

The country has been considering the purchase of a C-130J since at least 2005, when an example conducted flight demonstrations there following the Aero India air show. Other aircraft being considered at the time for maritime patrol duties included the Airbus CN235 and C295, ATR 42, Beech 1900D, Bombardier Dash 8 and Saab 2000, according to reports.

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S. Korea's FA-50 jet to be displayed at Busan airport


BUSAN, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of the Philippines and Brunei are expected to view a South Korean indigenous fighter jet that will be displayed at an airport in the country's southeastern port city at their request, military officers said Thursday.

The FA-50 is a light attack variant of the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic trainer that was co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin. It is the most advanced variant of the T-50 family operated by the South Korean Air Force.

President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines and Brunei's leader Hassanal Bolkiah are expected to inspect the FA-50, which will be displayed at Gimhae International Airport ahead of their departure from Busan on Friday, they said.

The two leaders are in Busan to attend a two-day commemorative summit between South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

"The jet plane is expected to be shown to them at the airport in Busan," said an officer from the Air Force, asking not to be named. The light fighter plane will fly from an air base in Wonju, some 132 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Thursday.

In March, South Korea signed a US$420 million contract to export 12 FA-50 fighter jets to the Philippines under a government-to-government deal as part of their moves to expand defense cooperation.

The contract is widely expected to boost the KAI's overseas bid for T-50 family jets, following deals with Iraq in December and Indonesia in 2011.

The Sultan of Brunei will also have a chance to hear explanations about the T-50 by officials from the Air Force, they added.

Brunei's move comes as its top envoy to Seoul showed an interest in the plane last month when he visited the headquarters of KAI in Sacheon, about 437 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on the occasion of a foreign ministry event for foreign ambassadors in Seoul, according to sources.

KAI is currently competing with rivals to win Peru's next generation light attack aircraft competition by offering its FA-50 supersonic jets.

sooyeon@yna.co.kr

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18 nations participate in ASEAN Exercise 16-3
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Areas of the world riddled with natural disasters and cursed by the secondary effects of mother nature’s wrath demand a responsive force that thinks, trains and plans ahead.

An exercise bringing together those very forces from 18 nations’ military and government organizations kicked off Sept. 5, 2016 at 14th Military Circle, Chonburi Province, Thailand. ASEAN Exercise 16-3 commenced with a fitting demonstration of an earthquake-induced collapsed building Search and Rescue operation.

Helicopters from Japan, Russia, Singapore and Thailand roared toward the airfield, dispatching fast-rope rescue teams and airlifting casualties. Meanwhile, teams on the ground moved casualties from the “hot zone,” a simulated collapsing building, to the “warm zone,” the immediate safety of an open field, and triaged according to casualty condition.

Teams from the Indian Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Royal Thai Army moved casualties secured on backboards swiftly to the pickup zone or field hospital. It was a grand display of pre-planned, coordinated and rehearsed disaster response, reinforcing the pay-off of the very familiarity and training this exercise will focus on.

“This exercise is intended to foster cooperation and to share experience, information and skills among military medics of the ASEAN member states and plus countries, while fostering capabilities of military units in the region through joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations,” said General Prawit Wongsuwon, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, during the opening ceremony.

AEx 16-3 is an opportunity for different nations to apply and hone common standard operating procedures and diversify each other’s capabilities for the inevitable calamities of the volatile Indo-Asia-Pacific.

A U.S. contingent of approximately 25 personnel from U.S. Pacific Command; U.S. Army Pacific; U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Pacific Air Forces will work alongside the other nations in both the command post and field training exercises conducting medical planning, air medical evacuation, military medicine and chemical/ biological/ radiological/ nuclear defense.

Approximately 2,000 personnel are participating in the exercise from the 10 ASEAN member states Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and “plus” countries Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Russia.

“This is considered an important milestone of defense cooperation,” Wongsuwon lauded the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus program, which, “which helps maintain peace, stability and security in the region.”

Humbling reminders of the significance of combined joint disaster response training come in the form of approximately 100 natural disasters on average each year in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Sharing and honing real-world, on the ground, tactical and operational response capabilities facilitates effective, efficient response in a merciless environment.

http://defence-blog.com/news/18-nations-participate-in-asean-exercise-16-3.html

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Brunei Received ScanEagle Tactical UAV
04 Juli 2021


ScanEagle UAV for RBAF) (photo : The Scoop)

American-made unmanned aerial systems unveiled at RBAF60

At the 60th Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces unveiled the latest capability of the Royal Brunei Air Force: The Integrator – American-made unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by Insitu Inc. Insitu is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company.

Chargé d’Affaires Emily Fleckner and Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation Commander Randall Jones were pleased to meet His Majesty the Sultan at the unveiling of the Insitu (a Boeing subsidiary) unmanned aerial system, a new capability of the Royal Brunei Air Force.


ScanEagle UAV for RBAF) (photo : US Embasssy)

The Integrator was unveiled to be the latest capability of the Royal Brunei Air Force to build more effective and integrated maritime security capabilities. Here, Insitu’s Program Manager, Tim Brown, is briefing the capabilities of the UAS of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam.

(US Embassy in Brunei)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2021/07/brunei-received-scaneagle-tactical-uav.html

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His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam Witness Hikmat Bersatu VI/2021 Exercise

02 Agustus 2021







Hikmat Bersau VI/2021 Exercise (all photos : Brunei Mindef, Borneo Bulletin, MediaPermata)

 http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2021/08/his-majesty-sultan-and-yang-di-pertuan.html  

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SIGNS CONTRACT FOR C-295 TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WITH AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE S.A.U, SPAIN

​​ BOLKIAH GARRISON, Friday, 2 December 2022 – The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), as a representative of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U, Spain for the acquisition of C-295MW transport aircrafts today. The contract signing took place at the Officers’ Mess, Bolkiah Garrison. Signing on behalf of MINDEF was Yang Mulia Colonel (Retired) Norsuriati binti Haji Sharbini, Permanent Secretary (Policy, Finance and Administration), while representing the Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U, Spain was Mr. Jose Juan Corcia Palomo, Head of Southeast Asia, Airbus Singapore Pte Ltd. The formal signing ceremony was witnessed by Yang Mulia Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abd. Kadir, Deputy Minister of Defence. Also in attendance were Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Permanent Secretary (Development, Maintenance and Technology), Service Commanders, Joint Force Commander, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, Directors and senior officers from MINDEF, and the RBAF. The C-295 is a medium transport aircraft currently operating in 34 different countries and is intended to replace the current CN235-110M, which the RBAF has operated since 1997. The Aircraft will enhance RBAF’s capabilities to conduct various mission profiles, including Strategic Airlift, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, as well as Search and Rescue. The aircraft are expected to be delivered to the RBAF in two batches.   News - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SIGNS CONTRACT FOR C-295... (mindef.gov.bn)

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 KDB Al-Faruq and Her First Crew Arrive in Brunei Darussalam


06 Oktober 2023


KDB Al Faruq 99 Royal Brunei Navy patrol vessel (photo : RSN, RBN)

MUARA NAVAL BASE – Following the Handing Over, Taking Over Ceremony held in Changi Naval Base, the newly transferred Patrol Vessel AL-FARUQ
has arrived in Brunei Darussalam bringing home her first crew of 8 officers and 30 ratings captained by Lieutenant Commander Pengiran
Khairul Anwar bin Pengiran Dr. Haji Abu Bakar, RBN. AL-FARUQ’s arrival was received with a welcoming ceremony attended by Captain Haji
Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, Acting Commander Royal Brunei Navy. Also present were members of the RBN Executive Board, officers, ratings,
as well as families of AL-FARUQ’s first crew.




Upon AL-FARUQ’s arrival, her first crew performed sujud syukur as a form of gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala. The welcoming
ceremony was followed by a Doa Selamat recital and Doa Khas before concluding with a session between AL-FARUQ’s first crew and
the Acting Commander RBN Royal Brunei Navy.

(Brunei Mindef)


http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2023/10/kdb-al-faruq-and-her-first-crew-arrive.html  

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LAST UPDATED: 25 NOVEMBER 2023



TUDB Airbus C295MW shows markings

On 22 November 2023, Santiago Blánquez photographed Angkatan Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (ATUDB, Royal Brunei Air Force) Airbus C295MW serial TUDB502 (c/n 224) in full markings at Sevilla-San Pablo (Spain) returning from a testflight.

The transport aircraft is the first of an order for an unknown number of aircraft. Scramble Magazine first reported in the signing of this contract in December 2022. According to Janes the contract covers three aircraft. The C295MW will replace the single CN235-110M that has been in operation since 1997.

A second aircraft, serial TUDB503 (c/n 225), was already noted fully painted with the Airbus Defence production facility at San Pablo in October 2023. The ordered aircraft are expected to be delivered in two batches.

Credit photo: Santiago Blánquez (via jetphotos.com)


https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/atudb-airbus-c295mw-shows-markings