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
• 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	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
Aermacchi SF.260	Italy	liaison	SF 260C SF 260W	2 3
Cessna 402	USA	utility		1

Navy

• 2 Yamayuri patrol boats - 41 tons full load - commissioned in 1981

References

1. "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.