MUARA NAVAL BASE, SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) took centre stage in the grand Golden Jubilee Celebration of Defence Relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore, commemorating 50 years of longstanding defence cooperation and friendship between the two nations.
The milestone event was graced by 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, alongside His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore.
The celebration featured a Joint Parade involving personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This was followed by a ceremonial sail-past showcasing KDB DARUSSALAM and KDB AS-SIDDIQ from the RBN, alongside Maritime Security Response Vessel (MSRV) PROTECTOR from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
In addition to the maritime display, the RBN supported the commemoration with hosting the Golden Jubilee Gallery at the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ Mess and a luncheon at the RBN Officers’ Mess at Muara Naval Base.
The RBN’s active contribution to this historic occasion reflects its continued commitment to strengthening bilateral naval cooperation, fostering closer professional ties, and reinforcing the enduring defence relationship between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore.
