The Australian Defence Department will supply the Maldives with a Guardian-class patrol vessel, aiming to support regional security in the Indian Ocean and protect Maldivian waters.
This strategic asset will be crucial in deterring and disrupting illegal activities across the nation’s vast maritime area, ensuring sovereignty and law enforcement at sea.
The ship will include a support logistics package and echo sounding systems for underwater mapping—enhancing safety, navigation, and economic planning for the Maldivian maritime sector.
