Army of National Development
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 in Mayotte|Detachment] in Mayotte.
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