She was originally built for the Royal Brunei Navy and launched as KDB Jerambak in 2002.

When the dispute was settled in favour of BAE Systems, the vessels were handed over to Royal Brunei Technical Services in June 2007.

On 12 July 2018, KRI Bung Tomo arrived in Kochi Port, India for a two-day visit.

[7] Bung Tomo and KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai visited Muara Port, Brunei from 8 to 11 December 2018.

[8] On 31 January 2025, the Bung Tomo arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, for an official visit under the command of Captain Dedi Gunawan Widyatmoko.