Hassan Rasheed
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News"Nation is fully protected against 1988-style foreign aggression"
Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed stated that the Maldives is now fully equipped to prevent foreign aggressions like the 1988 coup attempt. He highlighted the acquisition of new naval vessels and drones from Turkey and Australia to monitor maritime territory. While acknowledging no nation is 100% secure, he assured the military remains vigilant.
NewsLand reclamation begins in Girifushi military island
Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed launched a project to reclaim 13.3 hectares of land and upgrade the harbor at the Girifushi military training base. Contracted to MTCC, the expansion will feature a modern 300-meter firing range and new officer training facilities to enhance the operational capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Force.
