NEWS HEADLINES
OPENING GCEREMONY CSC 15/2025 DEFENCE ACADEMY ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 16 January, 2025
— The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Command and Staff Course (CSC)
15/2025 officially opened today at the Defence Academy RBAF, officiated
by Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan,
Commander of the RBAF. Notable attendees included Dr. Hazri bin Haji
Kifle, Vice Chancellor of University Brunei Darussalam, senior officers,
and representatives from the Royal Brunei Police Force and
international defence attachés.
CSC15 PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 13 December 2024 – Sixteen officers from Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) participated in a preparatory workshop held by Command and Staff College (CSC), Defence Academy RBAF from 2 until 13 December 2024.
THE OBOE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME 2024
AUSTRALIA, Monday, 02 December 2024 - The OBOE Endeavour Academic Excellence Programme that was held from 01 December to 05 December 2024 began with a visit to HMAS Waterhen in Sydney, the Royal Australian Navy’s primary mine warfare base. The participants were welcomed by the Commanding Officer of HMAS Waterhen and was then given a brief about the organisation, and plans to enhance mine countermeasures (MCM) with advanced autonomous systems, improving safety and effectiveness. The tour highlighted cutting-edge diving equipment and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), showcasing HMAS Waterhen’s key role in housing state-of-the-art MCM technology.
OBOE ACADEMIC ENDEAVOUR EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT 24/2024 TOOK OFF TO AUSTRALIA
BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Saturday, 30 November 2024 – The Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces proudly announces the departure of OBOE Academic Excellence Award 2024 recipients to participate in the esteemed programme to Australia especially to its defence forces. The Programme will be held from 01 December 2024 until 05 December 2024 . A send-off ceremony, attended by senior officers, officers, and family members, included a Doa Selamat recited by one of the delegate officers to bless their journey.
COMMAND & STAFF COURSE BRISK WALK ACTIVITY
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Friday, 11 October 2024 - The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, led a brisk walk with the graduates of the Command and Staff Course (CSC) 14. The walk began from Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque, Kampung Tamoi to Damuan Recreational Park. Joining the Honourable Pehin on this journey were Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence as well as the Commandant and senior officers of the Defence Academy RBAF.
14TH COMMAND & STAFF COURSE GRADUATION CEREMONY
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 10 October 2024 - The 14th Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Command and Staff Course (CSC) concluded today with a Closing Ceremony attended by key dignitaries, including The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II as the Guest of Honour. The CSC, which involved a total of 37 course participants, aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of defence and security through a blend of academic and operational planning modules. The guest of honour highlighted the importance of defence diplomacy in today’s complex global landscape and stressed the role of education in nurturing future leaders equipped with critical thinking and decision-making skills.