Maldives National Defence Force Explained

Maldives National Defence Force
Motto:Defending & safeguarding the Maldivian state, territory, exclusive economic zone & the people, with pride, sense of responsibility & professionalism
Founded:[1]
Headquarters:Bandaara Koshi, Malé
Commander-In-Chief:Mohamed Muizzu
Commander-In-Chief Title:Commander-in-Chief
Minister:Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon
Minister Title:Minister of Defence
Commander:Major General Ibrahim Hilmy
Commander Title:Chief of Defence Force
Age:18–24
Conscription:None
Manpower Age:35-60
Active:9900+
Reserve:7800+
Deployed:2500+
Amount:$5.52 million MVR 85.3 million (2024)[2]
Foreign Suppliers: China
India

United States










Ranks:Military ranks of Maldives

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF; dv|ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޤައުމީ ދިފާއީ ބާރު|translit=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.[3] Its branches include the Maldivian Coast Guard, the MNDF Marine Corps, and MNDF Air Corps.

Organizational structure

Combat and maneuver forces

Marine Corps

See main article: MNDF Marine Corps.

Air Corps

See main article: MNDF Air Corps.

Equipment

Small Arms

Others

Apart from the combat and maneuver forces, the MNDF also consists of:[4]

Rank structure

See main article: Military ranks of Maldives. The ranking system of the MNDF is based on the traditional British military system and U.S. military system. The highest flag rank ever awarded was that of lieutenant general, in a non-military capacity to the previous Defence Minister Abdul Sattar, although the president being the commander in chief also holds the rank of general in a non-military capacity.[5]

Serving general officers

Retired general officers

(Former Commandant, MNDF Service Corps)

(Former Commandant, MNDF Marine Corps)

Dismissed general officers

Notes

See also

References

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of MNDF . MNDF . 11 November 2022.
  2. Web site: Budget 2024 . 12 July 2024 . Ministry of Finance.
  3. Web site: About Us . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120212220629/http://www.mndf.gov.mv/v3/?page_id=15 . February 12, 2012 .
  4. Web site: Organization . Maldives National Defence Force . 17 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Ranks Used . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120211032849/http://www.mndf.gov.mv/v3/?page_id=23 . February 11, 2012 .
  6. Web site: Chief of Defence Force . 12 July 2024 . MNDF.
  7. Web site: Vice Chief of Defence Force . 12 July 2024 . MNDF.