BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2026 – Commander Mohammad Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) departed for Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines, today. He will lead a three-member Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) delegation serving with the Independent Decommissioning Body Verification, Monitoring and Assistance Team 8/2026 (IDB VMAT 8/2026).
Since 2019, the RBAF has consistently deployed personnel to serve with the IDB VMAT in Mindanao in support of the Bangsamoro peace process. The team is responsible for monitoring and verifying the decommissioning of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members and their weapons, as well as providing essential assistance throughout the transition.
The continued deployment of RBAF personnel, which includes active leadership and representation from the RBN, underscores Brunei Darussalam’s enduring commitment to regional peace and stability. Furthermore, this ongoing contribution strengthens the close bilateral defence relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of the Philippines.
