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 #### Variables
 
-* `maven_version` [default: `3.6.3`]: Version to install
+* `maven_version` [default: `3.8.4`]: Version to install
 * `maven_install_prefix` [default: `/opt`]: Install prefix
 
 ## Dependencies
diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 # defaults file
 ---
-maven_version: 3.6.3
+maven_version: 3.8.4
 maven_install_prefix: /opt