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 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 |
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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[1] | Notes |
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Aermacchi SF.260 | Italy | liaison | SF 260C SF 260W |
2 3 |
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Cessna 402 | USA | utility | 1 |
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- 2 Yamayuri patrol boats - 41 tons full load - commissioned in 1981
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The original article can be found at Military of the Comoros and the edit history here.