BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Thursday, 01 October 2026 – In conjunction with the historic commencement of the inaugural Exercise VANGUARD 2026, a formal Reception Dinner was hosted by the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF). The event was attended by Brigadier General (Udara) Haji Haszahaidi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Commander of the RBAirF, and Major General Kelvin Fan Sui Siong, Chief of Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
The reception served to honor and strategically reinforce the longstanding defense ties, deep-seated trust, and close cooperation that exist between the RBAirF and the RSAF. Set against a backdrop of mutual respect, the evening provided an invaluable forum for participating personnel from both Air Forces to further exchange operational insights, consolidate professional networks, and cultivate camaraderie within a warm and cordial setting.
By fostering these vital interpersonal connections away from the tactical theater, the reception highlighted the foundational human element that underpins the bilateral Air Force partnership. This event seamlessly complemented the day’s historical milestones, reinforcing both nations’ shared commitment to a cohesive and enduring defense alliance.
MAJLIS MAKAN MALAM RESEPSI SEMPENA LATIHAN VANGUARD
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis, 01 Oktober 2026 – Sempena pembukaan rasmi Latihan VANGUARD 2026 buat julung kalinya, satu Majlis Makan Malam Resepi rasmi telah dihoskan oleh Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB). Majlis tersebut telah dihadiri oleh Brigadier Jeneral (Udara) Haji Haszahaidi bin Haji Ahmad Daud, Pemerintah TUDB, dan Mejar Jeneral Kelvin Fan Sui Siong, Panglima Tentera Udara Republik Singapura (TURS).
Majlis resepsi tersebut diadakan bagi menghormati serta memperkukuh hubungan strategik pertahanan yang sekian lama terjalin, kepercayaan yang mendalam, dan kerjasama erat antara TUDB dan TURS. Berlatarbelakangkan semangat saling menghormati, majlis berkenaan menyediakan wadah yang amat bernilai bagi anggota yang mengambil bahagian daripada kedua-dua Tentera Udara untuk bertukar-tukar pandangan operasi, meningkatkan rangkaian profesional, serta memupuk semangat setia kawan (camaraderie) dalam suasana yang mesra dan harmoni. Melalui penerapan perhubungan secara semuka dan di luar daripada teater taktikal ini, majlis resepsi tersebut menyerlahkan elemen kemanusiaan asas yang mendasari
