Customs Establishes Maritime Surveillance and Border Protection Section
The Maldives Customs Service has announced the establishment of a new section dedicated to maritime surveillance and border security. Named...
MDP Questions Government’s US$39 Million Drone Procurement Amid Market Price Discrepancies
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has expressed serious concerns over the lack of transparency by President Mohamed Muizzu’s administration...
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,...
Controversy Deepens Around Drone Acquisition as President’s Statements Conflict With Official Records
In the evolving saga of the Maldives National Defence Force’s (MNDF) acquisition of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), recent revelations have...
Arson Suspected in Kaashidhoo Dockyard Fire
Three boats, hauled out for repairs on Kaashidhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll, were destroyed in a fire that broke out...
Maldives-Türkiye Ties Strengthen as Defence Collaboration Deepens
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that the drones recently introduced into the Maldives National Defence Force’s (MNDF) Air Corps...
Maldives Launches Air Corps With Turkish-Made Drones to Boost Surveillance Capabilities
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) inaugurated its Air Corps, marking a significant enhancement in the country’s surveillance capabilities with...
Opposition Accuses Government of ‘Huge Scam’ in Military Drone Purchase
The opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the current government of engaging in a “huge scam” through the purchase...
Maldives Bolsters National Defence With Acquisition of Military Drones From Türkiye
The Maldives has, for the first time, introduced military drones to its defence arsenal in a significant move towards enhancing...
MNDF Addresses Scepticism Over Replacement of Indian Troops
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has moved to mitigate public concern over the replacement of Indian military personnel with...
