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Maldives National Defence Force

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF; Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޤައުމީ ދިފާއީ ބާރު, romanized: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Qaumee Dhifaaee Baaru) is the national military responsible for defending the security and sovereignty of the Maldives. It is primarily responsible per the constitution to defend and protect the Republic, its territorial integrity, its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the people.^[4] Its branches include the Maldivian Coast Guard, the MNDF Marine Corps, and the Special Forces.

Maldives National Defense Force

Defending & safeguarding the Maldivian state, territory, exclusive economic zone & the people, with pride, sense of responsibility & professionalism

21 April 1892 (1892-04-21)^[1]

Bandaara Koshi, Malé

President Mohamed Muizzu

Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon

Major General Ibrahim Hilmy

18 to 28^[a]

None

35 males,
20 females

9900+

7800+

$104.2 Million ] MVR 1.61 Billion) ^[2]

24.6% (2023)^[3]

China
India
Turkey
United States
Germany
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Malaysia
Russia
Iran
Canada
United Arab Emirates
France
United Kingdom

Military ranks of Maldives

3x Turkey

Otokar Cobra

2x Soviet Union (out of service)

BMP-2

United States

Toyota Land Cruiser

Bangladesh

Arunima Bolyan

2x India (Not Used)

Ashok Leyland Ambulance 4x4

1x India

MCGS Huravee

5x Germany

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

2x United States

Jeep Grand Cherokee

5x United States

Combatant Craft Medium

5x Sportsman 6x6 ATV United States

Polaris Inc.

23x Saudi Arabia United Kingdom Japan India

RHIB

5x India

Maruti Gypsy

2x Turkey

Otokar Akrep

35+ Saudi Arabia China

RHIB

5x

MaxxPro

31x Malaysia

Kawasaki KLX250S

2x United States

M60 Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge

12x

TACR2 (Range Rover)

35x

Land Rover Tangi

Medal of Honor

Presidential Medal

MNDF Medal

Distinguished Service Medal

Good Conduct Medal

Medal for Exceptional Bravery

Dedicated Service Medal

Medal of Bravery

Purple Heart

Long Service Medal

Gold Life Saving Medal

Silver Life Saving Medal

3 November Medal

Centenary Medal

Saarc Summit Medal

Minivan 50 Medal

Minivan 60 Medal

Ibrahim Hilmy - Chief of Defence Force ^[14]

Major General

Ahmed Ghiyas Vice Chief of Defence Force^[14]

Brigadier General

Ismail Shareef - Commander, MNDF Northern Area Command

Brigadier General

Abdulla Zuhury - Commandant, MNDF Fire and Rescue Service

Brigadier General

Dr. Ali Shahid Mohamed - Surgeon General, MNDF Medical Corps

Brigadier General

Abdul Rauf - Commandant, MNDF Air Corps

Brigadier General

Ibrahim Rasheed - Commander, MNDF Male' Area Command

Brigadier General

Mohamed Ibrahim - Defence Advisor, High Commission of Maldives - India

Brigadier General

Abdulla Ibrahim - Adjutant General

Brigadier General

Hassan Shahid - Director General, J3 IHQ

Brigadier General

Mohamed Saleem - Commandant, Coast Guard

Brigadier General

Hussain Ibrahim - Director General, DIDC

Brigadier General

MNDF Coast Guard

MNDF Marine Corps

MNDF Special Forces

Maldives Police Service

MNDF Air Corps

Official website