BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Saturday, 27 June 2026 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces, together with Dr James Minnich, Course Manager from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), presided over the closing ceremony of the Indo-Pacific Senior Enlisted Leaders Subject Matter Expert Exchange 2026 (IPSEL SMEE 2026), held at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.
Hosted by the Senior Enlisted Leadership of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), in partnership with DKI APCSS and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), the six-day programme was conducted from 22 to 27 June 2026 in Brunei Darussalam. It brought together 120 personnel from 20 participating nations.
IPSEL SMEE 2026 served as a professional development platform for senior enlisted leaders across the Indo-Pacific to exchange knowledge, strengthen leadership, enhance regional cooperation and build professional networks in addressing shared security challenges.
During the RBAF Sergeant Major’s introductory panel, Sergeant Major Warrant Officer 1 Mohammad Nasri bin Ladis, Royal Brunei Navy, delivered an overview of the Royal Brunei Navy, covering its history, mission and vision, as well as its roles and responsibilities.
Participants also took part in sports events, cultural visits to Kampong Ayer, the Brunei History Centre and the Royal Regalia exhibition, as well as recreational activities at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas (Eco-Corridor), further fostering friendship and camaraderie while showcasing Brunei’s rich heritage.
The Royal Brunei Navy’s participation in IPSEL SMEE 2026 reflects its continued commitment to strengthening regional defence cooperation, enhancing strategic engagement with DKI APCSS and international partners, and supporting the professional development of military leadership across the Indo-Pacific.
PENYERTAAN TENTERA LAUT DIRAJA BRUNEI DALAM PROGRAM INDO-PACIFIC SENIOR ENLISTED LEADERS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT EXCHANGE 2026 (IPSEL SMEE 2026)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sabtu, 27 Jun 2026 – Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB), bersama Dr. James Minnich, Pengurus Kursus dari Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), telah menyempurnakan Majlis Penutup Program Indo-Pacific Senior Enlisted Leaders Subject Matter Expert Exchange 2026 (IPSEL SMEE 2026) yang berlangsung di Hotel Antarabangsa Rizqun, Gadong.
Program selama enam hari tersebut telah dihoskan oleh Pemimpin Kanan Anggota Lain-Lain Pangkat ABDB dengan kerjasama DKI APCSS dan United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), bermula 22 hingga 27 Jun 2026 di Negara Brunei Darussalam. Seramai 120 peserta daripada 20 buah negara telah menyertai program berkenaan.
IPSEL SMEE 2026 merupakan platform pembangunan profesional bagi pemimpin kanan anggota lain-lain pangkat dari rantau Indo-Pasifik untuk bertukar pengetahuan, memperkukuh kepimpinan, meningkatkan kerjasama serantau dan membina rangkaian profesional dalam menangani cabaran keselamatan bersama.
Dalam sesi panel pengenalan Sarjan Mejar ABDB, Pegawai Waran Satu Sarjan Mejar Mohammad Nasri bin Ladis dari Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei telah menyampaikan taklimat mengenai Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, merangkumi sejarah, misi dan visi, serta peranan dan tanggungjawab organisasi.
Para peserta turut menyertai acara sukan, lawatan kebudayaan ke Kampong Ayer, Pusat Sejarah Brunei dan Pameran Alat-Alat Kebesaran Diraja, serta aktiviti rekreasi di Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas (Eco-Corridor), yang turut memperkukuh hubungan persahabatan dan memperkenalkan warisan budaya Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Penyertaan Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei dalam program ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan ke arah memperkukuh kerjasama pertahanan serantau, memperluaskan penglibatan strategik bersama DKI APCSS dan rakan-rakan antarabangsa, serta menyokong pembangunan profesional kepimpinan tentera di rantau Indo-Pasifik.
