Russian Ambassador Meets Defence Minister, Other Officials
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has met with Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Maldives, Levan S. Dzhagaryan….
Defence Ministry Withholds Details on Political Appointments, Contradicting Government’s Transparency Claims
The Defence Ministry has come under scrutiny for its refusal to disclose detailed information regarding its political appointees, despite recent…
China Initiated Recent Defence Agreement With Maldives, Defence Ministry Reveals
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that the recent defence agreement with China, signed on 4 March 2024, was initiated…
Government Mulls Confidentiality Act Amid Drone Procurement Scrutiny
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has called for the enactment of a confidentiality act aimed at safeguarding government secrets,…
Troop Withdrawal or Change of Uniform?
In an announcement that sparked both relief and scepticism, the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday revealed that a civilian crew…
Fisheries Minister Uncertain Over India’s Armed Incursion Into Maldivian Waters
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam expressed his lack of information regarding the unexpected boarding of Maldivian fishing vessels by of armed…
Emergency Motion in Maldives Parliament Calls for Action Against Indian Military Incursions
An emergency motion was submitted to the Parliament on Monday, criticising the government’s handling of the recent incident where several…
Declassification of Indian Troop Details in Maldives in Progress
The defence ministry has revealed that the declassification of information regarding Indian troops stationed in the country during previous governments…
Defence Ministry to Procure Modern Defence Platforms and Equipment for MNDF
The Ministry of Defence has embarked on a comprehensive plan to equip the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) with state-of-the-art…
