His Majesty consistently pays close attention to the security and peace of the Sultanate to ensure its territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence, and that its people are free from threats and undesirable elements. Nevertheless, His Majesty's government also pays attention to modernising and updating the country's security forces.

On 1 April 1984, Brunei Malay Regiment became Royal Brunei Armed Forces. 17 September 1991 marks the beginning of the re-organisation of Royal Brunei Armed Forces comprising of Royal Brunei Land Force, Royal Brunei Navy, Royal Brunei Air Force, Royal Brunei Services Force, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Training Centre.

RBAF, despite the small manpower, is a united combatant team and efficiently trained equipped with several advanced weaponary, including missiles, armored vehicles, surveillance aircraft and armed patrol vessels.