NEWS HEADLINES
COMMANDANT OF DEFENCE ACADEMY RBAF CONFERRED THE RANK OF COLONEL
Bolkiah Garrison, Friday, 31 October 2025 — With the consent of 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, Lieutenant Colonel (U) Azmie Iskandar bin Ariffin, Commandant of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), was promoted to Substantive Colonel today.
‘FROM SYSTEM TO SUCCESS: LOGISTICS REFLECTION AND LESSON LEARNED’ FORUM ORGANISED BY THE QUARTERMASTER, DEFENCE ACADEMY, RBAF
TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 29 October 2025 – A forum titled “From System to Success: Logistic Reflection and Lesson Learned” was successfully held at the Defence Academy RBAF, organised by the Quartermaster Office of the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The forum aimed to enhance the preparedness of quartermaster personnel for quarterly and annual inspection, while strengthening their understanding of storage management systems, documentation, and coordination in logistic readiness.
DA RBAF PROMOTION CEREMONY FOR SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND JUNIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 27 Oct 2025– Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) celebrated the promotion of six (6) Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and three (3) Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) at the Ceremonial Hall, DA RBAF.
BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN AT THE DEFENCE ACADEMY ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 64TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES
KG TANAH JAMBU, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – The Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) held a Blood Donation Campaign in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 64th Anniversary, reflecting the institution’s continued commitment to serving both nation and community.
OFFICIAL VISIT FROM HIS EXCELLENCY GENERAL ROMEO SATURNINO BRAWNER JR., PA, CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE DEFENCE ACADEMY ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES
TANAH JAMBU, 14 October 2025 – The Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) was honoured to receive an official visit from His Excellency General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., PA, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
HANDOVER CEREMONY FOR COMMANDING OFFICER OF OFFICER CADET SCHOOL
TANAH JAMBU, Monday 13 October 2025 – The Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF), held a Handover Ceremony between Lieutenant Colonel (U) Pengiran Haji Muhammad Yusri bin Pengiran Haji Sharifuddin, the outgoing Commanding Officer, and Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, the incoming Commanding Officer. The ceremony took place at the Lecture Theatre, OCS DA RBAF.