Military of the Comoros
Comoran Defense Force soldiers march in formation in Moroni
Comoran Defense Force soldiers demonstrate hand-to-hand combat skills
The Comorian Security Force (French Armée nationale de développement) consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with France provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small troop presence in the Comoros at government request. France maintains a small maritime base and a Foreign Legion Detachment (DLEM) on Mayotte.
Equipment inventory
- FN FAL Battle Rifle
- AK-47 Assault Rifle
- Type 81 Assault Rifle[1]
- NSV HMG
- RPG-7 Anti-Tank Weapon
- Mitsubishi L200 Pickup Trucks
Aircraft inventory
The Comorian Security Force operates only 4 aircraft.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[2] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurocopter Ecureuil | France | utility helicopter | AS 350B | 1 | |
| Let L-410 Turbolet | Czech Republic | transport | L-410UVP | 2 | |
| Mil Mi-14 Haze | Russia | SAR | Mi-14Pzh | 1 |
In addition to the CSF, the Police Force operates a further 6 aircraft fleet available for paramilitary duties.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[2] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aermacchi SF.260 | Italy | liaison | SF 260C SF 260W | 2 3 | |
| Cessna 402 | United States | utility | 1 |
Navy
- 2 Yamayuri patrol boats - 41 tons full load - commissioned in 1981
References
- ↑ tiexue.net http://bbs.tiexue.net/post2_5181791_1.html. Retrieved 2016-10-19. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - 1 2 "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
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