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Bali, Indonesia, Saturday, 22 February 2025 – Two officers from the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Lieutenant Commander Aliashim bin Alias, Commanding Officer of KDB DARUTTAQWA, and Lieutenant Commander Aiezuddin bin Haji Julaini, Principal Warfare Officer of KDB DARUTTAQWA, recently participated in the seaphase of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 aboard KRI Dr Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (RJW). This phase of the exercise, held in international waters, brought together naval representatives from various nations to observe and engage in coordinated maritime operations.
The highlight of the seaphase included a series of naval maneuvers, demonstrating the interoperability and coordination among participating navies. The activities featured tactical formations and coordinated ship handling to enhance fleet cohesion, a photo exercise to capture solidarity image of participating vessels, and a search and rescue exercise simulating emergency response drills to refine multinational search and rescue protocols. The seaphase concluded with a ceremonial sail past, showcasing naval cooperation and unity.
Throughout the planning and exercise, Lieutenant Commander Aliashim and Lieutenant Commander Aiezuddin worked closely with naval personnel from various participating countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, Australia, India, Vietnam, Rusia and Japan. The participation of ship officers from RBN in this seaphase holds significant value as it exposes them to real-time multinational naval operations, enhancing their tactical proficiency and operational decision-making skills especially in contexts of Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). Engaging in such exercises allows them to adapt to diverse operational environments, improve coordination with foreign naval forces, and gain insights into best practices in maritime security. The participation of RBN in MNEK 2025 underscores Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to regional maritime security and strengthening partnerships with allied navies.
