Defence Ministry to Procure Modern Defence Platforms and Equipment for MNDF

The Ministry of Defence is procuring modern defence platforms for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to enhance capabilities. A local media report claims MNDF entered a MVR 560 million agreement with a Turkish company for military drones, but the ministry did not confirm. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized equipping the force amidst an evolving security landscape. The National Security Council decides procurement. The move coincides with efforts to remove Indian military presence; Maldives requested India withdraw troops by 15 March.

The Ministry of Defence is procuring modern defence platforms for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to enhance capabilities. A local media report claims MNDF entered a MVR 560 million agreement with a Turkish company for military drones, but the ministry did not confirm. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized equipping the force amidst an evolving security landscape. The National Security Council decides procurement. The move coincides with efforts to remove Indian military presence; Maldives requested India withdraw troops by 15 March.

The Ministry of Defence is procuring modern defence platforms for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to enhance capabilities. A local media report claims MNDF entered a MVR 560 million agreement with a Turkish company for military drones, but the ministry did not confirm. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized equipping the force amidst an evolving security landscape. The National Security Council decides procurement. The move coincides with efforts to remove Indian military presence; Maldives requested India withdraw troops by 15 March.

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