| Military branches | the Republic of Maldives has no distinct army, navy, or air force but a single security unit called the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) comprised of ground forces, an air element, a coastguard, a presidential security division, and a special protection group (2020) note: the MNDF is primarily tasked to reinforce the Maldives Police Service (MPS) and ensure security in the country's exclusive economic zone |
| Military service age and obligation | 18-28 years of age for voluntary service; no conscription; 10th grade or equivalent education required; must not be a member of a political party |
| Military and security service personnel strengths | the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has approximately 2,500 personnel (2019 est.) |
| Military equipment inventories and acquisitions | India has provided most of the equipment in the MNDF's inventory (2020) |
Source: CIA World Factbook
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