RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Thursday, 20 August 2026 – The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) participated in the 13th ASEAN Air Forces Education and Training (AAFET) Working Group Meeting, hosted virtually by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) via Video Teleconference (VTC).
The RBAirF delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel (Udara) Amierul Halpi bin Talip, Commandant Training Group. Joining the head of delegation were Major (Udara) Mohammad Alli Farid bin Ibrahim, Staff Officer Grade II A7, RBAirF Headquarters, and Captain (Udara) Pengiran Mohammad Izzat bin Pengiran Sufri, Pilot from 15 Squadron, No. 1 Wing, Operations Group. The virtual forum gathered senior representatives from all 10 ASEAN member states.
The meeting commenced with opening remarks by Colonel MA Consuelo N. Castillo GSC (PAF), Assistant Chief of Staff for Education and Training (A8), PAF. Delegates deliberated on several key agenda items, including updates on the proposed ASEAN Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO), alongside presentations on the AAFET Interoperability Guidelines and Interoperability Matrix. These initiatives aim to promote mutual understanding, facilitate knowledge sharing, and enhance regional readiness through closer instructional collaboration.
The session concluded with the official endorsement of the AAFET Interoperability Framework and Matrix. This milestone reaffirms the collective commitment of ASEAN Air Forces to advancing joint training cooperation, strengthening operational synergies, and fostering enduring regional peace and stability.
The RBAirF remains committed to supporting ASEAN defence cooperation and contributing to initiatives that enhance professional military education, operational readiness, and regional partnerships.
TUDB MENYERTAI MESYUARAT KUMPULAN KERJA ASEAN AIR FORCES EDUCATION AND TRAINING (AAFET) KE-13
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, Khamis, 20 Ogos 2026 – Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB) telah menyertai Mesyuarat Kumpulan Kerja ASEAN Air Forces Education and Training (AAFET) Ke-13, yang dihoskan secara maya menerusi Sidang Video (VTC) oleh Tentera Udara Republik Filipina (TURF).
Delegasi TUDB diketuai oleh Leftenan Kolonel (Udara) Amierul Halpi bin Talip, Pemerintah Kumpulan Latihan TUDB. Turut menyertai delegasi ialah Mejar (Udara) Mohammad Alli Farid bin Ibrahim, Penolong Pegawai Turus A7 Markas TUDB, dan Kapten (Udara) Pengiran Mohammad Izzat bin Pengiran Sufri, Juruterbang Skuadron 15, Cawangan No. 1, Kumpulan Gerakan. Forum maya tersebut telah menghimpunkan wakil-wakil kanan daripada kesemua 10 negara anggota ASEAN.
Siri mesyuarat dimulakan dengan ucapan alu-aluan daripada Kolonel MA Consuelo N. Castillo GSC (TURF), Penolong Ketua Staf Pendidikan dan Latihan (A8), TURF. Para perwakilan membincangkan beberapa agenda utama, termasuk kemas kini mengenai cadangan Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ASEAN bagi Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO), serta pembentangan Interoperability Guidelines dan Interoperability Matrix AAFET. Inisiatif-inisiatif ini bertujuan untuk menggalakkan persefahaman bersama, memudahkan perkongsian maklumat, dan meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan serantau melalui kerjasama latihan yang lebih erat.
Mesyuarat diakhiri dengan pengesahan rasmi Interoperability Framework dan Interoperability MatrixAAFET. Pencapaian penting ini memperkukuh komitmen bersama Tentera Udara ASEAN dalam memajukan kerjasama latihan bersama, memantapkan kebolehkendalian operasi, serta memelihara keamanan dan kestabilan serantau yang lebih mampan.
TUDB kekal komited dalam menyokong kerjasama pertahanan ASEAN serta menyumbang secara aktif ke arah inisiatif yang mempertingkatkan pendidikan ketenteraan profesional, kesiapsiagaan operasi, dan rakan kerjasama serantau.
