An MV-22B Osprey conducts an aerial demonstration at the 4th biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference Dec. 4 at the BRIDEX Exhibition Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The five-day event includes displays and demonstrations of military equipment, with the theme of bridging the capability gap. BRIDEX 13 is an opportunity for communication and cooperation with regional partners and allies, builds strong multilateral relationships and enhances preparedness for disasters and other contingency operations. U.S. participation in BRIDEX 13 demonstrates cooperative engagement with Brunei and continued commitment to regional security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. The Osprey, the world's first production tiltrotor aircraft, is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force based in Okinawa, Japan. This aircraft and crew were in the Philippines just days before BRIDEX13, delivering relief supplies and transporting evacuees after Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

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PACAFOspreyIII Marine Expeditionary ForcePacific Air ForceMV-22 OspreytiltrotorMARFORPACBruneidemoIII MEFOkinawa MarineMarine Corps Forces PacificCaleb D. EamesMCIPACMarine Corps Installations PacificAlyssa N. GuntonBRIDEX 13Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and ConferenceBRIDEXBrunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference 2013Sultan of BruneiSultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulahariel demonstration