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India Ready to Train Maldivians to Fly Military Aircraft: MEA Spokesperson

India's MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated India is ready to train Maldivian pilots to fly military aircraft and helicopters, responding to a query about the future of Indian-donated equipment. India has previously trained Maldivian personnel, and Indian troops stationed in Maldives returned by May 10, replaced by civilians. Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon noted no licensed pilot in MNDF has completed training on the Dornier or helicopters.

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India's MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated India is ready to train Maldivian pilots to fly military aircraft and helicopters, responding to a query about the future of Indian-donated equipment. India has previously trained Maldivian personnel, and Indian troops stationed in Maldives returned by May 10, replaced by civilians. Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon noted no licensed pilot in MNDF has completed training on the Dornier or helicopters.

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