DEFENCE Newsletter

COL Joharie's visit underscores the

longstanding and excellent defence relations
between the Singapore Armed Forces and
the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; as well as 18 Jul 08 -
the close ties between the Republic of Singapore and Australia
Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Brunei Participate in Joint Maritime
Navy (RBN). In view of his contributions in Exercise
building strong ties between the two navies, 14 Jul 08 -
SAF KC-135 Detachment
COL Joharie was conferred the Pingat Jasa
Returns from the Gulf
Gemilang (Tentera), or Meritorious Service
13 Jul 08 -
Medal (Military), in Aug 05. Presidential Garden Reception
2008
13 Jul 08 -
Basic Flying Training on the
Pilatus PC-21 Aircraft Trainer
Commander of the Royal Brunei
Commences
Navy Colonel Joharie Bin Haji
Matussin calls on Minister for
Defence Teo Chee Hean

Commander of The Royal Brunei Navy Visits

Singapore

Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy Event Description:

Colonel (COL) Joharie Bin Haji Matussin President S R Nathan will be
called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee hosting a garden reception at
Hean this morning, as part of his visit to the Istana for personnel from
the Ministry of Defence
Singapore from 29 Apr to 2 May 08. COL
(MINDEF) and the Singapore
Joharie also called on Chief of Navy Rear Armed Forces (SAF) on 13
Admiral Chew Men Leong. July 2008. This annual
reception is to be held in
recognition of the
contributions . dedication Total Defence
made by MINDEF/SAF
personnel to the defence of Exhibition 2008
Basic Flying
Training on the
Pilatus PC-21
Aircraft Trainer
Commences

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Basic Flying Training on the Pilatus PC-21

Aircraft Trainer Commences

Twelve PC-21 aircraft trainers have been delivered to RSAF FTS

Pearce. The remaining seven aircraft are scheduled for delivery in Aug
2008.The PC-21 will replace the Aermacchi S-211 aircraft trainer - the
RSAF's basic trainer for the last 24 years

The PC-21 is a state-of-the-art aircraft trainer with superior

aerodynamic performance and advanced avioinics. The PC-
21 aircraft trainer allows RSAF pilot trainees to build a strong
foundation in flying fundamentals, enabling the RSAF to
better evaluate the performance of pilot trainees, such that
they are more effectively channelled to various other
platforms for subsequent training phases. As the PC-21 has
jet-like handling characteristics and a cockpit environment
similar to an advanced fighter aircraft, it also helps the RSAF
identify those with fighter flying aptitude early, leading to a
more robust and efficient pilot training system. This is in line
with the RSAF's transformation towards a technologically
advanced 3rd Generation Air Force..

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