Singapore, Brunei mark 50 years of defence ties with joint military parade

Singapore and Brunei celebrated 50 years of defence ties with a joint military parade held at Muara Naval Base on October 10. The event, attended by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, showcased contingents from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), as well as a sail-past involving three vessels and helicopter fly-past.

The parade marked the culmination of bilateral exercises and cooperation in new areas, such as the Binturan Bridge and an underwater demolition range. The defence relationship between the two nations is built on strong leadership, institutional ties, and people-to-people interactions, with both defence establishments interacting regularly through high-level visits, bilateral exercises, professional exchanges, and cross-attendance of courses.

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