RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Friday, 06 November 2026 – The annual Sergeant Major Exchange Programme (SMEP) between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) concluded successfully today. Hosted by the RBAF from 04 to 06 November 2026, the bilateral engagement aims to solidify professional relationships, exchange leadership insights, and bolster military cooperation between both nations, with a dedicated focus on Senior Warrant Officer cohorts.
As part of the official itinerary at the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) Rimba Air Base, SAF Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Chua Hock Guan, was warmly received by RBAirF Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer 1 (U) Pg Hj Redzaini bin Pg Hj Ahmad. During the engagement, Chief Warrant Officer Chua observed a static display curated by 31 Squadron and witnessed a specialized tactical demonstration performed by the Air Force Special Force. The official visit concluded with an institutional tour of the RBAirF Museum, underscoring the deep-rooted historical and defense ties shared by both Armed Forces.
TUDB TERIMA LAWATAN DARIPADA SERGEANT MAJOR EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, Isnin, 06 November 2026 – Sergeant Major Exchange Programme (SMEP) tahunan di antara Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) dan Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) telah melabuhkan tirainya dengan jayanya hari ini. Dihoskan oleh ABDB bermula 04 hingga 06 November 2026, penglibatan tersebut dirangka demi memperkukuh hubungan profesional, bertukar-tukar perspektif kepimpinan, serta memperkasa kerjasama ketenteraan antara kedua-dua buah negara, dengan tumpuan khusus kepada kohort Pegawai Waran Kanan.
Sebagai sebahagian daripada jadual lawatan rasmi di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Rimba, Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB), Sarjan Mejar SAF, Chief Warrant Officer Chua Hock Guan, telah dialu-alukan dengan mesra oleh Sarjan Mejar TUDB, Pegawai Waran 1 (U) Pg Hj Redzaini bin Pg Hj Ahmad. Sepanjang lawatan tersebut, Chief Warrant Officer Chua telah menyaksikan pameran statik yang dikendalikan oleh Skuadron 31, selain menyaksikan demonstrasi taktikal khusus yang dipersembahkan oleh Pasukan Khas Tentera Udara. Lawatan rasmi berkenaan diakhiri dengan lawatan ke Muzium TUDB, sekali gus menyaksikan keakraban hubungan sejarah dan pertahanan yang mendalam yang dikongsi oleh kedua-dua Angkatan Tentera.
