Military of Comoros
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The military resources of the Comoros (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.
Military branches: Comorian Security Force
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 136,914 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 81,477 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: NA%
[edit] Aircraft inventory
The Comorian Security Force operates only 3 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 available for paramilitary duties.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aermacchi SF-260 |  Italy |
liaison | SF 260C SF 260W |
2 3 |
|
| Cessna 402 |  United States |
utility | 1 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
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