Military of the Comoros


The Comorian Armed Forces 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 on Mayotte.

Equipment inventory

Aircraft

NOTE: The last comprehensive aircraft inventory list was from Aviation Week & Space Technology in 2007.