Maldives_National_Defence_Force

Maldives National Defence Force

Maldives National Defence Force

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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.[5] Its branches include the Maldivian Coast Guard, the MNDF Marine Corps, and the Special Forces.

Quick Facts Founded, Service branches ...

Equipment

Aircraft

HAL Dhruv of Maldives National Defense Force gifted by India
More information Aircraft, Origin ...

|- | F-35 Lighting II | United States | Multirole fighter | 2

Vehicles

Howitzers & Rocket Launchers

Air Defence & Radars

VIP Transport

Rank structure

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.[11]

Officer corps

More information Rank group, General / flag officers ...

Warrant officer corps

More information Equivalent NATO rank, WO-5 ...

Enlisted corps

More information Rank group, Senior NCOs ...

Medals and ribbons

Medals

  • 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

Ribbons

  • Presidential Ribbon
  • MNDF Ribbon
  • Long Service Ribbon
  • Ribbon of Skill
  • Dedicated Service Ribbon
  • Special Duty Ribbon
  • Achievement Ribbon
  • Marksmanship Ribbon
  • Ribbon for Bravery
  • Good Conduct Ribbon

General officers

Serving general officers

Retired general officers

(Former Commandant, MNDF Service Corps)

(Former Commandant, MNDF Marine Corps)

Dismissed general officers

Notes

See also

References

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    "History of MNDF". mndf.gov.mv. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Leaders". www.mndf.gov.mv. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Budget 2016". Ministry of Finance, Maldives.
  4. [4]
    "The World Factbook". Cia.gov. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
  5. [5]
    "About Us". MNDF. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012.
  6. [6]
    "Maldives receives renowned Turkish drones amid India tensions". Daily Sabah. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  7. [7]
    "World Air Forces 2023". Flightglobal Insight. 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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    "MNDF puts off disclosing info on Indian donated aircraft". en.sun.mv. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  9. [9]
    "India Hands Over Surveillance Aircraft to Maldives Amid Strategic Tussle with China". xairforces.com. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  10. [10]
    "India donates second naval Advanced Light Helicopter to Maldives". thehindu.com. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  11. [11]
    "Ranks Used". MNDF. Archived from the original on February 11, 2012.
  12. [12]
    "ރޭންކް ސްޓްރަކްޗަރ". mndf.gov.mv (in Divehi). Maldives National Defence Force. Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  13. [13]
    "MNDF Structure | MNDF". Archived from the original on 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
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