- Military of Comoros
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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 Comoros at government request. France maintains a small maritime base and a Foreign Legion Detachment (DLEM) on Mayotte.
Contents
Equipment inventory
- FN FAL Assault Rifle
- AK-47 Assault Rifle
- 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[1] Notes Eurocopter Ecureuil France utility helicopter AS 350B 1 Let L-410 Turbolet Czechoslovakia 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[1] Notes Aermacchi SF.260 Italy liaison SF 260C
SF 260W2
3Cessna 402 United States utility 1 - 2 Yamayuri patrol boats - 41 tons full load - commissioned in 1981
References
- ^ a b "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
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Dependencies and
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