BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday 6 October 2016 - Exercise AIRGUARD was officially opened today by the Commander Operations Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), Colonel (U) Mohd Sharif bin Dato Paduka Hj Ibrahim at the 238 Squadron’s parade square, No 2 Wing, Berakas Garrison.
Also present were Commander Divisional Air Defence Group (DAG), Colonel Alvin Yeo Hian Leong and Commanding Officer 18 DA BN, Lieutenant Colonel Ang Teo Hong from the RSAF.
This year’s exercise marks the 22 years of joint exercise between the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Exercise AIRGUARD, scheduled for 4 October until 18 October 2016, is participated by the No 2 Wing, RBAirF and 18 Divisional Artillery Battalion (18 DA BN) of the RSAF. Exercise AIRGUARD, incepted in 1994, aims to strengthen the joint cooperation between both air forces.