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Brunei Expands Airlift Capability With Airbus C295s
The order for new transport aircraft will increase Brunei’s ability to not only conduct airlift missions, but also other roles such as search and rescue.
CN235 Brunei
Brunei’s current military airlift capability relies on this single Airbus CN235, which has been in service for 25 years. (Photo: David Donald)

Brunei’s Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has announced orders for Airbus to supply new C295MW transport aircraft. The contract was signed this week by Mindef’s permanent secretary for policy, finance and administration, Colonel (Retired) Norsuriati binti Haji Sharbini, and was witnessed by the country's deputy defense minister and chief of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).

The number of aircraft has not been publicly confirmed, although the Mindef release notes that multiple aircraft are “expected to be delivered to the RBAF in two batches.” Regional media has suggested three or four of the twin turboprop C295s are being procured.