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Maldives begins Turkish drone maritime surveillance

The Maldives has started operating Turkish drones for maritime surveillance. The deployment expands the country's ability to monitor its surrounding waters.

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The move could affect maritime security and regional strategic competition in the Indian Ocean.

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  1. Maldives starts flying Turkish drones for maritime surveillance ↗c4isrnet.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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