Maldives buys drones from Turkey for patrolling economic zone ahead of Indian military troops withdrawal deadline.

The Maldives has purchased drones from Turkey for patrolling its vast exclusive economic zone, following a defense deal to obtain non-lethal weapons from China. The drones, delivered on March 3, are expected to be operational within the next week, with the exact number of drones acquired remaining undisclosed. The acquisition comes ahead of the March 10 deadline set by the Maldives government for the withdrawal of Indian military troops from the island nation.

March 09, 2024
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