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Maldives pres cites national security to keep lid on Turkish drone deal
President Mohammed Muizzu said the government is withholding details of the UAV/military drone purchase on national-security grounds and denied any corruption, in an exclusive interview with Mihaaru newspaper on Wednesday. Three UAVs were unveiled at a drone service launch ceremony at N.Maafaru International Airport on the 16th of the month, while opposition MDP alleges the drones were bought at an inflated price to fund the parliamentary election campaign.
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Wed 20 MarPresident Mohammed Muizzu gave an exclusive interview in which he defended not disclosing the drone transaction details.on Wednesdayonly Atoll TimesPresident Muizzu made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Mihaaru newspaper on Wednesday amid criticism that the government has not disclosed the details of drones purchased.
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There will be no [corruption] in the drone thing or any other project. This is directly related to national security. And the media is coming up with different numbers, even the prices of drones,
If there is corruption, everyone will be able to check. This government will not commit any act of corruption. I give full assurance. And if anyone does anything like that, I will take action against that person
The Chief of Defense, the other generals and ministers all advised that we should not officially disclose the details of these drones, not even how many we have,
The number of military equipment in any country and its details will not be fully made public. It is for national security. So because it is related to national security, we do not disclose the details
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about MVR 560 millionValue some media reported for the Turkey drone agreementAtoll TimesSome media reported that the agreement with Turkey to operate drones in Maafaru is worth about MVR 560 million.
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The drone service was launched and three UAVs were unveiled at a ceremony.on the 16th of this monthN.Maafaru International AirportAtoll TimesThe drone service was launched on the 16th of this month. Three UAVs were unveiled at a ceremony held at N.Maafaru International Airport.
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