Seychelles People's Defence Force

The Seychelles People's Defence Force consists of a number of distinct branches: including an Infantry Unit, Coast Guard, Air Force and a Presidential Protection Unit.

Coast Guard
The Seychelles Coast Guard is the maritime arm of the Seychelles People's Defence Force.
 * 1 42m patrol boat - 268 tons full load - commissioned 1983
 * 2 Type 062-class gunboats Donated by UAE
 * 2 Type 062-class gunboats Donated by China
 * 2 SDB Mk5 patrol vessels - SCG Constant and SCG Topaz built by GRSE of India to Seychelles defence as INS Tarasa and INS Tarmugli and donated by India in 2014 and 2015.

Air Force
The Seychelles Air Force was originally formed in 1978 as the Air Wing and has the following aircraft: