Two aircrafts belonging to US military land at VIA

Two aircraft belonging to the United States Marine Corps have landed at Velana International Airport (VIA).

These two Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey aircraft are medium-lift tiltrotor aircraft (resembling a helicopter) primarily used by the U.S. Marine Corps for assault support, troop transport, and combat logistics.

Today on X, "Aviators Maldives," an account that reports news regarding aviation and such aircraft arriving in the Maldives, shared a video showing these aircraft taxiing at VIA.

Velana International Airport is frequently chosen by the militaries of various nations for refueling while traveling from one country to another.

Due to the Maldives' strategic geographical location, other cargo aircraft also commonly make pit stops at the country.

Amidst the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, another U.S. military aircraft had also previously arrived in the Maldives since the conflict began.

In response to this, the government has assured that it has not provided, nor will it provide in the future, any assistance to aircraft returning from or heading to any war.