Military Forces based in Brunei
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The Royal Brunei Armed Forces is the military of the nation of Brunei. In addition to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Brunei also hosts bases for the British Army and the Singapore Armed Forces.
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[edit] Royal Brunei Armed Forces
See Main Article Royal Brunei Armed Forces
The military of the nation of Brunei is known as the Royal Brunei Armed Forces or Angkatan Bersenjata DiRaja Brunei in Malay, often abbreviated ABDB. It comprises the Land Forces, the Air Force, the Navy, Support Services and the Training Institute.
[edit] British Garrison Brunei
See Main Article British Military Garrison Brunei
A Gurkha Battalion from the British Army has been maintained in Brunei at the request of the Sultan of Brunei subsequent to the 1962 Brunei Revolt[1]. This British Army detachment constitutes the most potent part of Brunei's defences.[citation needed]
[edit] Singapore Armed Forces
Singapore also maintains a training establishment in Brunei, known as the Sungai Akar Camp[2] and operates support helicopters mainly to transport the soldiers to Lakium Camp in Temburong for Jungle Training.
The other Singapore military establishment in Brunei is the Lakium Camp in Temburong[2]. This provides jungle training for the Singapore Armed Forces in the interior of Temburong.
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[edit] Notes
- ^ Royal Army's Brunei Garrison Homepage - retrieved 20-04-2007
- ^ a b Minister of State for Defence Visits Brunei, Ministry of Defense, Singapore - retrieved 20-04-2007
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