President Mohamed Muizzu, in an exclusive interview with 'Mihaaru' News, defended withholding details of the MNDF's drone procurement from Türkiye, citing national security advice from senior military officials. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party alleges the drones were bought above market value, while Muizzu points to grant assistance and discounted purchase.
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President Mohamed Muizzu inspects a Bayraktar TB2 drone, manufactured by Turkey’s Baykar Technologies, during the inauguration of the MNDF Air Corps and commissioning of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at Maafaru International Airport, Noonu Atoll, on 15 March 2024.
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