Military air bases to be established in Gan and Funadhoo

The government has commenced efforts to establish military air bases in Gan, Addu and Shaviyani Atoll Funadhoo to further strengthen monitoring of Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Use of military drones was introduced in Maldives on March 15 this year. Under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's leadership, Maldives obtained three military drones from Turkey through special concessions from the Government of Turkey. At present, the main base from which the drones are operated is the Noonu atoll Maafaru Airport.