Republic of Fiji Military Forces

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗜 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), successfully concluded the Coral Sustainer Block II training programme at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua on Thursday, 22 October 2026, strengthening professional development and defence cooperation between the two forces.

The training programme covered Primary Health Care Training and Weapon Maintenance Training, aimed at enhancing the technical competencies, knowledge and professional development of RFMF personnel through collaboration with their Australian Defence Force counterparts.

The Australian Defence Attaché, Colonel (Col) Henry Stimson, was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony.

In his closing address, Col Stimson congratulated participants on completing the programme and acknowledged the skills and knowledge gained through the training.

“Congratulations to all the course participants on a wonderful milestone and a fantastic achievement. I have no doubt that the training would have been challenging,” Col Stimson said.

He highlighted the importance of the training in promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of military personnel, noting that it helped build confidence in safe practices and ensured personnel had the skills and expertise to support one another when injuries occurred.

“The common theme to me is about the safety, health, and well-being of our people, of our soldiers, and the confidence that it gives people that things are being done the right way, the safe way,” he said.

Col Stimson also acknowledged the contribution of the RFMF Logistics Support Unit (LSU) and its staff, recognising the planning, preparation and support required to deliver the training successfully. He expressed appreciation for the LSU’s continued support and partnership with the ADF.

Furthermore, he emphasised that shared training and professional experiences were essential to building trust, confidence and interoperability between the RFMF and ADF, enabling personnel from both forces to work effectively together in meeting the responsibilities entrusted to them by their respective senior leadership and governments.

He also recognised the progress made through the Coral Sustainer training series and its connection to broader defence cooperation activities, including the ongoing rotational company engagement with the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade.

Col Stimson expressed confidence that the skills gained through the programme would contribute to future joint training activities, particularly Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027, providing further opportunities for personnel to apply their knowledge and strengthen cooperation between the two forces.

“Thank you for your contribution, thank you for your dedication and commitment to learning, and we look forward to seeing the fruits of this training being put to use in the future," Col Stimson said.

The successful completion of Coral Sustainer Block II reflects the continued commitment of the RFMF and ADF to professional military development, knowledge-sharing and strengthening the defence partnership between Fiji and Australia.

📸: 𝗖𝗽𝗹 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗮

22/10/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗨𝗣

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Women’s Rugby League Team concluded their Defence Pacific Cup campaign in dominant fashion, securing a clean sweep over the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Women with a 14–8 victory in their final encounter.

Despite a slow start, the team gradually found their rhythm and attacking strength to take control of the match and maintain their momentum until the final whistle. Despite the ADF Women’s relentless efforts and strong resistance, the Pacifica side proved too strong.

The historic achievement was also a testament to the dedication of the ADF coaching staff, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to build team cohesion and develop a winning combination among players from the two Pacific defence forces.

At the conclusion of the tournament, the ADF Women expressed their appreciation to both defence forces for a wonderful competition, acknowledging the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie displayed throughout the series and expressing hope for future encounters.

With the inaugural Women’s Defence Pacific Cup Championship now concluded, attention shifts to the men’s competition, as the RFMF Rugby League Team prepares for its final encounter against the ADF in Brisbane.

22/10/2026

𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗙 𝗞𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), Major General (Maj Gen) Ro Jone Kalouniwai Logavatu, welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency (H.E.) Kwon Young-Seup, to RFMF Headquarters at Berkeley Crescent on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

The inaugural meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between Fiji and the Republic of Korea and discuss areas for strengthening bilateral diplomatic and defence relations.

Discussions acknowledged areas of common interest and military service especially Fiji's contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Both sides explored opportunities to enhance defence cooperation through military training, technical exchanges and capacity-building initiatives. The potential development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also discussed as a possible framework for future collaboration.

The meeting further explored cooperation in education, cultural exchange and defence technology. Both sides also emphasised the importance of preserving the experiences and legacy of Fijian soldiers who served during the Korean War and recognising the sacrifices made by their families.

Both sides reaffirmed the importance of continued dialogue and mutual understanding in identifying practical areas of cooperation to strengthen the relationship between the RFMF and the Republic of Korea.

The RFMF values its enduring friendship with the Republic of Korea and remains committed to advancing bilateral relations and contributing to regional stability and international peace and security.

22/10/2026

📢𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘

21/10/2026

𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Inter-Unit Basketball Competition was held at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks Gymnasium on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, bringing together teams from across the Force in a display of sportsmanship and competitive spirit.

The competition aimed to foster esprit de corps, strengthen teamwork and identify players for the men’s and women’s basketball teams ahead of the 2026 Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl.

Four teams progressed to the semi-finals, with LSU facing 3FIR in the first semi-final, followed by FTG taking on Navy in the second.

Following closely contested matches, Navy and 3FIR secured their places in the final, setting the stage for a competitive showdown to determine the tournament champion.

In the final, Navy emerged victorious with a narrow 13–10 win over 3FIR to claim the RFMF Inter-Unit Basketball Competition title.

The competition provided an opportunity for RFMF personnel to demonstrate their sporting ability while strengthening unity and camaraderie across the participating units. It also contributed to preparations for the 2026 Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl by providing a platform to identify potential representatives for the upcoming event.

📸: 𝗖𝗽𝗹 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗮

20/10/2026

𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡'𝗦 𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Women's Rugby League Team, competing as Pacifica Women's Team, demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination to secure a hard-fought 14–10 victory over the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in their second encounter of the 2026 Rugby League Defence Pacific Cup in Australia.

Building on their historic 18–12 victory in the opening match, the RFMF women's team faced a determined ADF side in a fiercely contested encounter that tested their discipline, defensive strength and composure.

Both teams displayed outstanding defensive efforts throughout the opening half, with neither side able to break through, leaving the scores locked at 0–0 at halftime.

The breakthrough came six minutes into the second half when LCPL Bati crossed the try line to register the Pacifica Women's opening points. Further tries from OS Cumu and PTE Bese strengthened the team's position, ultimately securing a thrilling 14–10 victory despite a spirited fightback from the Australians.

The victory marked the Pacifica Women's second consecutive win over ADF, securing the three-match series with one fixture remaining.

With the series already secured, the Pacifica Women will now turn their attention to their third and final encounter against ADF on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, determined to complete an unbeaten campaign.

Meanwhile, in the men's competition, ADF secured victory over the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) in another competitive encounter.

The RFMF Men's Team is preparing for their highly anticipated clash against ADF at Brisbane's iconic Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The match will feature as a curtain-raiser to the World Cup rugby league encounter between the Fiji Bati and the Australian Kangaroos.

17/10/2026

𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

A total of 170 personnel from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) have completed seven weeks of Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) at the Joint Task Force Command, Blackrock Camp in Nadi in preparation for deployment to the Sinai Peninsula under the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO).

The training commenced with a week at the Nausori Highlands Training Area, where personnel undertook weapons handling and live-fire range training to reinforce their weapon-handling skills and drills.

The training culminated in a four-day Mission Lane Training Exercise (MLTX) at Blackrock Camp, designed to simulate mission-specific tasks and operational scenarios that personnel may encounter during deployment. The scenarios were injected by the Fiji Battalion 45 Draft Training Team, with the guidance of the School Training Team. It assessed the personnel’s operational preparedness, tactical proficiency and ability to respond effectively to mission-related challenges.

The Director Force Legal Services, Colonel Kitione Tuinaosara, officially closed the pre-deployment training on 16 October 2026.

In his address, Colonel Tuinaosara emphasised the importance of discipline, reminding personnel that their conduct during deployment would reflect not only on themselves but also on the RFMF and Fiji.

"Remember that you will be there as representatives of Fiji. Your actions in the mission area reflect not only on you but also on our nation. Do not tarnish our reputation."

"I emphasise the importance of adhering to orders, following established procedures and respecting the laws governing our mission," Col Tuinaosara said.

He reminded the officers that peacekeeping involves more than simply wearing a uniform, holding a rank and carrying out assigned duties. It requires patience, sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to earn the trust of their soldiers while leading with honour and integrity.

The Director Force Legal Services concluded his address with a verse from the Gospel of Matthew (5:9):
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."

Colonel Tuinaosara commended the JTFC training staff for their dedication and commitment in preparing the troops for deployment. He also wished the personnel every success as they prepared to undertake their peacekeeping duties in the Sinai Peninsula.

In recognition of their performance throughout the seven-week training programme, several awards were presented during the closing ceremony.

The awards are as follows:
• 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 (𝘗𝘒𝘚) 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥: 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘴𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘰𝘧 2 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵.
• 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥: 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘢 𝘛𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘢 𝘰𝘧 5 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.
• 𝘞𝘖2 𝘙𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘬𝘢 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺: 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘪 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘰𝘧 6 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.
• 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 – 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 2 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
• 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 – 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯:𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 2 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘦-𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.
• 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘞𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 4 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯.

16/10/2026

📢𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗔

16/10/2026

📢𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘
𝗥𝗙𝗠𝗙 𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧-𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗔