Bandar Seri Begawan (ANTARA News) - The Royal Brunei Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy join forces in a 3-day compact sea phase exercise conducted in the Brunei and Malaysian waters on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry of Brunei said.

The 24th series of Hornbill Exercises 2014 including series of diverse sea and air range exercise events, is supported by the Royal Brunei Air Force during the conduct of the Helo Transfer exercise.

The objective of the exercises was to enhance interoperability and naval professionalism that last until November 23. Vessel Darulehsan and IJHTIHAD from the Royal Brunei navy participated in the exercise, while Royal Malaysian Navy sent Vessel Selangor and Vessel Ganas for the event.

The annual Hornbill Exercises 2014 aim to enhance mutual understanding and agreed procedure as well as to lift a sense of camaraderie of both navies to another level. Informal sports and social events will also take place during the exercise.

Editor: Ade P Marboen
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