Edge Group delivers Ajban 442A vehicles to Maldives

UAE's Edge Group delivered Ajban 442A vehicles to the MNDF in April 2025. (Edge Group)

United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group has delivered an unspecified number of 4×4 Ajban 442A armoured vehicles to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

In a footage published by President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu's official social media channel, five Ajban 442As were identified participating in the MNDF's 133rd anniversary parade on 19 April. However, Edge Group did not provide any details about the number of the vehicles delivered.

Speaking to Janes, an Edge Group spokesperson confirmed that the company signed a contract in February with the Maldives Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver Ajban 442A vehicles to the MNDF. The Ajban 442As were delivered under the contract in early April, the spokesperson added.

Maldives is the first customer of the Ajban 442A outside the UAE, the spokesperson said.

The Ajban 442A is a “ballistic and blast-protected light tactical patrol vehicle”, the spokesperson said.

The vehicle features a V-hull unit and has a maximum speed of 110 km/h and a cruising range of 700 km while travelling at 80 km/h. It is powered by a 360 hp engine and can carry five dismounts, according to Edge Group's product literature.

According to Janes Land Warfare Platforms: Armoured Fighting Vehicles, the standard configuration of the baseline Ajban 440A carries a slip ring fitted with an unprotected machine gun that would be selected by the customer. The vehicle is fitted with an open electronic architecture that can accommodate alternative weapon systems as well.

According to Janes