Amid tension with India, Maldives acquires surveillance drones from Turkey

Maldives has acquired surveillance drones from Turkey for patrolling its exclusive economic zone for the first time, as reported on Sunday. Efforts are underway to establish a drone base in Noonu Atoll Maafaru for operating the military drones. The drones, procured from Turkey, will be utilized for monitoring Maldives' ocean territories. Mohamed Muizzu, the Maldivian president, visited Turkey shortlyTafter taking office in November, where he explored military equipment options.