The Comorian Armed Forces (; ) are the national military of the Comoros.
The 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 Navy base and a Foreign Legion Detachment (DLEM) (now the 5th Foreign Infantry Regiment) in Mayotte. In 2008, the size of the armed forces was estimated to be 1,060.
The AND has worked with the United States and African Union armed forces as well. In 2008, the African Union helped the AND retake control of Anjouan after the island had been taken over by rebels.
Structure The AND consists of the following components:
Comorian Ground Defense Force Comorian National Gendarmerie National School of the Armed Forces and Gendarmerie Comorian Air Force Comorian Presidential Guard Comorian Military Health Services Comorian Coast Guard
Equipment inventory FN FAL battle rifle AK-47 assault rifle Type 81 assault rifle NSV HMG RPG-7 anti-tank weapon Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck
Aircraft Note: The last comprehensive aircraft inventory list was from Aviation Week & Space Technology in 2007. AircraftOriginTypeVariantIn serviceNotes Transport Cessna 402 United States Transport 1 L-410 Turbolet Czech Republic Transport 1 Aérospatiale Corvette France VIP transport 1 Helicopters Mil Mi-14 Russia Transport / Utility Mi-14PZh 2 Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil France Utility 1 Trainer aircraft SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 Italy Patrol / Trainer 5"World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
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