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UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET COMMANDER MAKES OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY

MUARA, Wednesday, 16 September 2026 — Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler, Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, paid an official visit to the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) from 15 to 16 September 2026, accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Gina Koehler, and members of the...

ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY HOSTED THE SENIOR WARRANT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (SWEP) 2026 WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY

MUARA, Friday, 11 September 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) successfully hosted the Senior Warrant Exchange Programme (SWEP) 2026 with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) from 7 to 11 September 2026. The programme was hosted by WO1 Nasri bin Ladis, RBN Sergeant...

RBN OFFICER ENHANCES MULTINATIONAL PLANNING EXPERIENCE AT SUPER GARUDA SHIELD 2026

BANDUNG, REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), as part of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) contingent, participated in the Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2026, held from 30 August to 12...

KDB DARUSSALAM SET SAIL TO ZAMBOANGA AND SUBIC BAY, REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE SEAGULL 10/26 AND 23RD ADMM+ MS JCA

MUARA, FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 – KDB DARUSSALAM set sail to embark and participate in EXERCISE SEAGULL 10/26, which will be held in Zamboanga, Republic of the Philippines. Upon completion, KDB DARUSSALAM will resume its journey to Subic Bay, Republic of the...

ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY HOLDS HALAQAH CEREMONY AND SUBUH RELIGIOUS TALK IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAULIDUR RASUL 1448H

MUARA, Friday, 4 September 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Halaqah Ceremony and Subuh Religious Talk in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam 1448H at Surau Al-Huda, RBN Base. The programme was conducted simultaneously at participating...

ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY HOLDS SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS BATON DRILL COMPETITION 2026

MUARA, Wednesday, 2 September 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) Baton Drill Competition 2026 at the RBN Parade Square. The competition was organised as part of the RBN's continuous efforts to enhance the standard of...

CHARTING NEW DEPTHS: SECOND RBN OFFICER EARNS IHO CATEGORY ‘B’ CERTIFICATION

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Lieutenant Junior Grade Sylvester Cyrilliond bin Liming, Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), successfully completed the Pendidikan Spesialisasi Hidro-Oseanografi Kategori B, an International Hydrographic Organization-certified course...

SENIOR ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY OFFICERS AMONG RECIPIENTS OF STATE DECORATIONS

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 29 August 2026 – 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, graciously consented to bestow State...

THE RBN CONCLUDES 12 NIGHTS OF RELIGIOUS RECITATIONS IN REMEMBRANCE OF MAULIDUR RASUL

MUARA, Monday, 24 August 2026 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted the Closing Ceremony for the Zikir Maulud Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. at Surau Al-Huda, RBN. This marked the conclusion of 12 consecutive nights of Zikir Maulidur Rasul S.A.W., which commenced on Thursday, 13...

RBN PARTICIPATES IN THE 20TH ASEAN NAVY CHIEFS’ MEETING IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

BANGKOK, THAILAND, Wednesday, 19 August 2026 - The 20th ASEAN Navy Chiefs' Meeting (ANCM) is taking place in Bangkok from 18 to 21 August 2026. Hosted by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), the event has drawn naval chiefs and delegates representing all ASEAN member nations....