To get the latest official release, always use the official Apache mirrors. Navigate to the official Apache Maven Download page. Look for the "Files" section.
To get your environment up to speed, follow this comprehensive guide on downloading and installing the latest version of Apache Maven. Step 1: Verify Your Java Installation
💡 Keep in mind that there is no official "Maven 9" yet; the version 3.9.x is the specific branch designed to handle modern Java 9+ classloader changes and performance improvements. Step 3: Installation and Setup