Maldives to Adopt Australia’s Guardian Patrol Boat
The Australian Department of Defence will donate its locally built Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives, strengthening mutual security cooperation between the countries.
Maldives Showcase Ajban Armored Vehicles for First Time
The Maldives National Defence Force has unveiled its new Ajban 4x4 light armored vehicles to the public for the first time.
India Clears Construction of Two Military Airfields Near Maldives
The Indian government has approved a plan to build two military airfields near the Maldives months after its troops were ordered to leave the archipelago.
Maldives Acquires Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey
The Maldives has acquired its first-ever military drones from Turkey in a move to bolster its national security and surveillance missions.
India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives
India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home Indian forces.
Maldives Vows to Boost Defenses After Telling Indian Troops to Leave
The Maldives will strengthen its military to defend its vast maritime territory, the new president vowed after ordering Indian troops to withdraw.
Maldives Says India Has Agreed to Withdraw Troops
India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting an election promise.
Maldives Formally Asks India to Withdraw Troops
The Maldives formally requested that India withdraw its troops from his strategically located archipelago.
