DEFENDING THE EXPANDING ROLES NATION’S IN WIDER SOVEREIGNTY: DEFENDING THE NATION'S SOVEREIGNTY: EXPANDING ROLES IN WIDER HORIZONS HORIZONS y DEFENCE WHITE PAPER DEFENCE 9011 INTRODUCTION 2011 The comprehensive approach the White Paper has adopted to policy development — integrating its planning, operational, capability, organisational and resource dimensions -— is illustrated clearly in diagram 1. “The services and contributions to the nation has to be continous not only for sustainable peace but also for economic development. Development and stable economy would not be possible without peace.” His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Titah (Royal Speech) in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Anniversary Celebration on 31st May 2011 Security and stability lie at the heart of the well being of a nation. They provide the environment to nurture development and prosperity and the essential freedom for people to pursue their lives, beliefs and ambitions with confidence. Yet ensuring that security is not any easy task. Developing the necessary capabilities demands a significant commitment of national resources. Potential challenges need to be carefully prioritised. Working closely with others can be important in promoting a stable environment and a multiplier of national capacity. The preparation of this Defence White Paper occurs at an opportune time. It is now 50 years since the formation of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. During that time it has evolved into an operationally effective and professional, albeit compact, fighting force serving the nation in a Strategic Challenges National wide range of roles. While there is much continuity in the strategic environment, contributions to stability and peace keeping operations have become both a more frequent and a more important national task. Strategic developments in the wider imperative for regional security cooperation. Asia-Pacific region are strengthening the - Intelligence, Surveillance Response - maritime - border - Crisis a. Transnational/ Non- Traditional The White Paper is also the third in a series of major policy documents being produced. The initial White Paper, Defending the Nation’s Sovereignty, was developed in 2004 to provide clear and consistent guidance for the development and use of the nation’s defence assets. The subsequent Defence Update in 2007, Shaping the Force Today, refined those judgments further. It reviewed recent changes in the security environment and provided more specific recommendations on how to develop the RBAF’s capabilities to best serve the national interest. Response) Elements Deliverable ie Planning - joint operational ? - integrated capability - comprehensive policy - Knowledge e Scimallanes - Integration & cartel Scone ord i i Operational Effectiveness Speed - readiness Sovereignty — = mobility, Defending the Nation’s Sovereignty : Expanding Roles in Wider Horizons is the next step in enhancing the comprehensiveness and the focus of the nation’s security policies. - preparedness - smart technology - personnel & training Weigh (progressive) Promoting Stable Environment engage : Diplomacy - Cooperative Engagement -_ Planning & Exercising % Capability Enhancement - control of national environment more immediate challenges selected options for cooperation progressive strengthening