VISION

To be the centre of excellence for defence and strategic studies in Brunei Darussalam

MISSION

To conduct research and provide analytical assessment on security and strategic environment, and to develop policy environment for defence

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Latest news and updates on operations, achievements, and events within the SHHBIDSS.

SHHBIDSS SHARING SESSION 04/2026 ON ‘NEVER AGAIN? WWII LESSONS AND THE FRAGILITY OF THE MODERN INTERNATIONAL ORDER’

THURSDAY, 14 May 2026 - The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (SHHBIDSS) held its fourth Sharing Session of the year entitled ‘Never Again? WWII Lessons and The Fragility of the Modern International Order’. This Sharing Session...

FAREWELL AND INTRODUCTORY CALLS BY OUTGOING AND INCOMING DEFENCE ATTACHÉS OF SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM TO BRUNEI

Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Dr Sabrina binti Dato Paduka Haji Mohd. Daud, Acting Director of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (SHHBIDSS), Ministry of Defence, received a joint farewell and introductory call from Senior Colonel...

FOCUS IN 2026 WORKSHOP ON ADDRESSING NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY THREATS

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 27 July 2026 – The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (SHHBIDSS) participated in the FOCUS IN 2026 workshop from 27 to 30 July 2026 at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Thailand. Jointly organised by the...