BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sunday 9 June 2013 - More military troops and equipment are arriving in the country in support of the inaugural multi-national live military exercise, dubbed as ADMM Plus HADR & MM Exercise, which is expected to see participation from ASEAN members countries and its eight dialogue partners.
Yesterday, Singapore’s RSS ENDURANCE Class LSTs arrived and docked at the Royal Brunei Naval Jetty. The ship was unloading exercise support equipment such as heavy vehicles and personnel. This morning, the equipment has been transported to the exercise site in Bangar, Temburong District using two of Singapore’s Fast Craft Utility and two Royal Brunei Navy’s Landing Craft.
This morning, IL-76 aircraft from People’s Republic of China has also landed at the Royal Brunei Air Force, Rimba Air Base. The IL-76 comprises 15 crew members and 34 passengers. The aircraft is transporting HADR medical equipment.
Concurrently, the Philippines’ aircraft C-130 has also arrived this morning. The C-130 comprises 11 crew members, 17 passengers, and carrying HADR equipment such as one Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) with trailers, two outboard motors and an alternative inflatable boat.
The current tally for participating countries already in Brunei Darussalam include People’s Republic of China, Japan, Republic of Philippines, Republic of Singapore, Malaysia and Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Throughout next week, arrivals of other supporting nations are expected via air and sea.