Maldives Bolsters National Defence With Acquisition of Military Drones From Türkiye

The Maldives has acquired military drones for the first time, from Turkish company Baykar Technologies, to patrol its EEZ. Drones were delivered on 3 March and stationed at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. The government allocated US$37 million from the contingency budget for the purchase, which includes Bayraktar TB2 drones priced at over US$5 million each. President Muizzu emphasized the need to bolster military prowess during his February Parliament address and earlier during a state visit to China. The President's Office amended import duties to facilitate the procurement, modernizing the Maldives National Defence Force.

The Maldives has acquired military drones for the first time, from Turkish company Baykar Technologies, to patrol its EEZ. Drones were delivered on 3 March and stationed at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. The government allocated US$37 million from the contingency budget for the purchase, which includes Bayraktar TB2 drones priced at over US$5 million each. President Muizzu emphasized the need to bolster military prowess during his February Parliament address and earlier during a state visit to China. The President's Office amended import duties to facilitate the procurement, modernizing the Maldives National Defence Force.

The Maldives has acquired military drones for the first time, from Turkish company Baykar Technologies, to patrol its EEZ. Drones were delivered on 3 March and stationed at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. The government allocated US$37 million from the contingency budget for the purchase, which includes Bayraktar TB2 drones priced at over US$5 million each. President Muizzu emphasized the need to bolster military prowess during his February Parliament address and earlier during a state visit to China. The President's Office amended import duties to facilitate the procurement, modernizing the Maldives National Defence Force.

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