TUTONG CAMP, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 – The fourth edition of Exercise PAHLAWAN WARRIOR 04/2026 commenced today with an Opening Ceremony held at the Second Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Forces (2Bn RBLF), Tutong Camp. Hosted by 2Bn RBLF in collaboration with the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKNG), United States of America, the exercise involves 132 personnel comprising 76 personnel from the RBLF and 56 personnel from the OKNG. The exercise will be conducted from 11 to 20 August 2026.
The Opening Ceremony was officiated by Lieutenant Colonel Haji Mohammed Airul Wizam bin Haji Ahmad, Acting Deputy Field Commander, RBLF. The United States delegation was led by Colonel Michael Scanlon, Deputy Chief Of Staff for Operations, Oklahoma Army National Guard. The ceremony commenced with the arrival of the Acting Deputy Field Commander, RBLF, followed by a General Salute commanded by Captain Muhammad Afandi bin Juna, Officer Commanding Heliborne Company, 2Bn RBLF.
Throughout the exercise, personnel from 2Bn RBLF and the OKNG will participate in combined training serials and activities aimed at enhancing operational capabilities, strengthening interoperability, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and military expertise. Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) on Cyber Defence and Public Affairs will also be conducted as part of the exercise.
Exercise PAHLAWAN WARRIOR 04/2026 further reflects the continued defence cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the United States of America, while fostering professional relationships and camaraderie between personnel of the RBLF and the OKNG.
EKSASAIS PAHLAWAN WARRIOR 04/2026 BERMULA DI PERKHEMAHAN TUTONG
PERKHEMAHAN TUTONG, Selasa, 11th Ogos 2026 – Edisi keempat Eksesais PAHLAWAN WARRIOR 04/2026 telah bermula hari ini dengan Upacara Pembukaan yang diadakan di Batalion Kedua Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (2Bn TDDB), Perkhemahan Tutong. Dianjurkan oleh 2Bn TDDB dengan kerjasama Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKNG), United States Army, eksesais ini melibatkan seramai 132 anggota, terdiri daripada 76 anggota TDDB dan 56 anggota OKNG. Eksesais ini akan dilaksanakan bermula 11 hingga 20 Ogos 2026.
Upacara Pembukaan tersebut telah dirasmikan oleh Leftenan Kolonel Haji Mohammed Airul Wizam bin Haji Ahmad, Pemangku Timbalan Pemerintah Medan, TDDB. Delegasi Amerika Syarikat pula diketuai oleh Kolonel Michael Scanlon, Penolong Ketua Staff Operasi, OKNG. Upacara dimulakan dengan ketibaan Pemangku Timbalan Pemerintah Medan, TDDB, diikuti dengan Tabik Hormat yang diketuai oleh Kapten Muhammad Afandi bin Juna, Pegawai Memerintah Kompeni Heliborne, 2Bn TDDB.
Sepanjang pelaksanaan eksesais, anggota 2Bn TDDB dan OKNG akan menyertai pelbagai siri latihan dan aktiviti bersama yang bertujuan meningkatkan keupayaan operasi, memperkukuh kesalingoperasian dan memudahkan pertukaran pengetahuan serta kepakaran ketenteraan. Pertukaran Pakar Bidang (SMEE) berkaitan Pertahanan Siber dan Public Affairs turut dilaksanakan sebagai sebahagian daripada eksesais tersebut.
Eksesais PAHLAWAN WARRIOR 04/2026 mencerminkan kesinambungan kerjasama pertahanan antara Brunei Darussalam dan Amerika Syarikat, disamping memupuk hubungan profesional dan semangat setiakawan antara anggota TDDB dan OKNG.