Information about Maldives Military power and army structure.

Maldives is an island country located in South Asia. The military force of the Maldives is provided by the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). MNDF has troops consisting of naval forces, land forces and air forces. The military force of the Maldives was established to fulfill defense and security duties. Duties such as protecting the country's seas, ensuring coastal security, protecting maritime borders and combating piracy are carried out by MNDF. The MNDF's ground forces perform the country's internal security and border security duties. Land troops were established for the purpose of providing military training and logistical support. Land troops consist of soldiers trained in military training schools. The MNDF's naval forces perform the duties of protecting the Maldives' maritime borders and providing coastal security. Naval forces are also known as the Coast Guard Unit and perform duties such as combating piracy and combating smuggling at sea. The MNDF's air forces perform the tasks of protecting airspace and ensuring air security. The air force consists of air base and helicopter units. The air force conducts air patrol flights with planes and helicopters and ensures the security of the airspace. Maldives generally uses its military power for defensive purposes and does not participate in war. MNDF performs duties such as ensuring the country's internal security, protecting maritime borders and combating piracy. The country's military force is under the control of the government and supervised by civilian authorities.