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Maldives National Defence Force

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Maldives National Defence Force
ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޤައުމީ ދިފާއީ ބާރު (Dhivehi)
Emblem
Flag
MottoDefending & safeguarding the Maldivian state, territory, exclusive economic zone & the people, with pride, sense of responsibility & professionalism
Founded21 April 1892; 132 years ago (1892-04-21)[1]
Service branches
HeadquartersBandaara Koshi, Malé
Websitemndf.gov.mv
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefMohamed Muizzu
Minister of DefenceMohamed Ghassan Maumoon
Chief of Defence ForceMajor General Ibrahim Hilmy
Personnel
Military age18–24[a]
ConscriptionNone
Active personnel9900+
Reserve personnel7800+
Deployed personnel2500+
Expenditure
Budget$5.52 million | MVR 85.3 million (2024)[2]
Industry
Foreign suppliers China
 India
 Turkey
 United States
 Germany
 Japan
 Saudi Arabia
 Malaysia
 Russia
 Iran
 Canada
 United Arab Emirates
 France
 United Kingdom
 European Union
Related articles
RanksMilitary ranks of Maldives
Song Of Maldives National Defense Force (Lyrically) (c. 2003)
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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.[3] Its branches include the Maldivian Coast Guard, the MNDF Marine Corps, and MNDF Air Corps.

Organizational structure

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Combat and maneuver forces

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Coast Guard

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Main article: Maldivian Coast Guard

Marine Corps

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Main article: MNDF Marine Corps

Air Corps

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Main article: MNDF Air Corps

Equipment

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Small Arms

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Others

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

  • Support services
    • Service corps
    • Defence intelligence service
    • Medical corps
    • Adjutant general's corps
  • Functional commands
    • Special Forces
    • Special protection service
    • Ordnance service
    • MNDF Marine Corps Special Operations Group
    • MNDF Coast Guard Special Boat Squadron

Rank structure

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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

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Retired general officers

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(Former Commandant, MNDF Service Corps)

(Former Commandant, MNDF Marine Corps)

Dismissed general officers

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Notes

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History of MNDF". MNDF. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Budget 2024". Ministry of Finance. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  3. ^ "About Us". MNDF. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012.
  4. ^ "Organization". Maldives National Defence Force. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Ranks Used". MNDF. Archived from the original on February 11, 2012.
  6. ^ "Chief of Defence Force". MNDF. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Vice Chief of Defence Force". MNDF. Retrieved 12 July 2024.

Notes

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  1. ^ Voluntary service for individuals aged 18–24; no conscription; requires a 10th grade education or equivalent; political party membership is prohibited (2024)
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