Australia gifts navy vessel to Maldives as grant aid

The Maldives received a naval vessel from Australia as grant aid, gifted under the Australian Defence Cooperation Program. The vessel, built by Austal Limited in Perth, arrived at Hulhumalé harbor after the longest sea voyage in Maldivian military history. It was welcomed by Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Australian High Commissioner David Jessup. The MNDF stated that the vessel will enhance maritime surveillance, curb illegal activities, and strengthen search and rescue. It is scheduled to be commissioned in July 2026.

The Maldives received a naval vessel from Australia as grant aid, gifted under the Australian Defence Cooperation Program. The vessel, built by Austal Limited in Perth, arrived at Hulhumalé harbor after the longest sea voyage in Maldivian military history. It was welcomed by Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Australian High Commissioner David Jessup. The MNDF stated that the vessel will enhance maritime surveillance, curb illegal activities, and strengthen search and rescue. It is scheduled to be commissioned in July 2026.

The Maldives received a naval vessel from Australia as grant aid, gifted under the Australian Defence Cooperation Program. The vessel, built by Austal Limited in Perth, arrived at Hulhumalé harbor after the longest sea voyage in Maldivian military history. It was welcomed by Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Australian High Commissioner David Jessup. The MNDF stated that the vessel will enhance maritime surveillance, curb illegal activities, and strengthen search and rescue. It is scheduled to be commissioned in July 2026.

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