Ibrahim Hilmy (; born 1969) is a Maldivian military officer who is currently serving as the Chief of Maldives National Defence Force since April 2024. He previously served as Vice Chief of Defence Force, under Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef.

Military career

Ibrahim Hilmy joined the military on 25 April 1988 as a Private. He later fulfilled the ranks of

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, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and

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. After years of service and experience, Hilmy was commissioned as an officer on 21 April 2002, rising through the ranks of

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, First Lieutenant, and Captain. His growing responsibilities saw him promoted to Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel. In May 2023, Hilmy reached the rank of Brigadier General. In December 2023, he was appointed Vice Chief of Defence Force. On 18 April 2024, he was appointed Chief of Defence Force. In June 2020, Hilmy was appointed Central Area Commander of the

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. On 6 February 2022, Hilmy was appointed Commander of the MNDF Coast Guard. His career also includes key roles in the Maldivian Army, such as Commanding Officer of the Defence Institute for Training and Education (DIT) and Principal Director of Plans, Policy, and Resource Management (J5/J8). From 2016 to 2019, he served as Defence Advisor to Pakistan. He also commanded the Aviation Security Command and MNDF Central Area Command from 2020 to 2022.

Training

Hilmy participated in the Marine Accident and Incident Investigation Course by the

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, the Junior Staff Officers Course in

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, the Law of Armed Conflict Instructors Course in

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, and the Joint Warfare Course Officers Course in Singapore. Additionally, Hilmy received On-Job-Training aboard Indian Naval Ship INS Beas French Naval Ship FNS Floréal, and

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ship HMS Chatham.

Awards

Hilmy has been awarded 12 medals and 10 ribbons, including the November 3 Medal, Presidential Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Long Service Medal, and Army Service Medal. In 2024, he received State Service Award. His decorations also include the 17th SAARC Summit Medallion and the Republic 50's Medal. * 3rd November Medal *Presidential Medal *Distinguished Service Medal *Long Service Medal *State Service Award

References

1969 births Living people Maldivian military personnel {{Africa-mil-bio-stub

Military career

Training

Awards

See also

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