All which are at attempt to build security and trust in the Southern African region. == Land Forces == The Mozambican Army was formed in 1976 from three conventional battalions, two of which were trained in Tanzania and a third of which was trained in Zambia.
1, 1996 Porto, [https://archive.is/20121225012858/http://www.iss.org.za/af/current/mozapr03.htm Mozambique contributes to the African Union Mission in Burundi, April 2003 ==External links== United States Marine Corps, Brotherhood of Arms- story of one Mozambiqican officer's career https://wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/1976MAPUTO00888_b.html - details in 1976 Government of Mozambique *
In March 1977, following Mozambique's Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Soviet Union, officer candidates became eligible for training in various Warsaw Pact member states.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, along with the resulting departure of Soviet technical staff, much of this equipment was rendered inoperable.
. ==Further reading== Protocol on the Formation of the FADM, Rome 1992 Cameron R.
Institute of Peace, Washington DC, 1994 Lundin, Irae B, Martinho Chachiua, Anthonio Gaspar, Habiba Guebuzua, and Guilherme Mbilana (2000).
Due to logistics problems and budgetary constraints, however, the army only numbered about 12,195 in 1995.
1, 1996 Porto, [https://archive.is/20121225012858/http://www.iss.org.za/af/current/mozapr03.htm Mozambique contributes to the African Union Mission in Burundi, April 2003 ==External links== United States Marine Corps, Brotherhood of Arms- story of one Mozambiqican officer's career https://wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/1976MAPUTO00888_b.html - details in 1976 Government of Mozambique *
They have also actively participated in joint military operations such Blue Hungwe in Zimbabwe in 1997 and Blue Crane in South Africa in 1999.
They have also actively participated in joint military operations such Blue Hungwe in Zimbabwe in 1997 and Blue Crane in South Africa in 1999.
The bulk of the army's hardware remained vested in this ageing and increasingly obsolescent Soviet equipment throughout the 2000s, and serviceability rates have remained low.
In 2016, less than 10% of the army's artillery and armoured vehicles were operational. ====Small arms==== ====Heavy weapons==== ====Vehicles==== == Air Force == ==Navy== There are about 2000 personnel in the navy. In September 2004 it was reported that the South African Navy was to donate two of its Namacurra class harbour patrol boat to the Mozambique Navy.
1, 1996 Porto, [https://archive.is/20121225012858/http://www.iss.org.za/af/current/mozapr03.htm Mozambique contributes to the African Union Mission in Burundi, April 2003 ==External links== United States Marine Corps, Brotherhood of Arms- story of one Mozambiqican officer's career https://wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/1976MAPUTO00888_b.html - details in 1976 Government of Mozambique *
In 2016, less than 10% of the army's artillery and armoured vehicles were operational. ====Small arms==== ====Heavy weapons==== ====Vehicles==== == Air Force == ==Navy== There are about 2000 personnel in the navy. In September 2004 it was reported that the South African Navy was to donate two of its Namacurra class harbour patrol boat to the Mozambique Navy.
Although no official reason was given for Dai's removal, it may have been a "delayed reaction" to the Malhazine disaster. The first three infantry battalions were stationed at Chokwe, Cuamba, and Quelimane. In April 2010 it was announced that "the People's Republic of China donated to the FADM material for agriculture worth 4 million euros, including trucks, tractors, agricultural implements, mowers and motorbikes in the framework of bilateral cooperation in the military.
A team from Indian Coast Guard will also be stationed to train the crew, support for maintenance and operation of the two boats. ===Equipment=== PCI-class inshore patrol boat (3 ordered, non-operational) MNS Pebane (P-001) ex-Spanish navy Dragonera (P-32) ( 85 tons, 32 meters ) transferred after refit 2012 from the Spanish Navy for a symbolic price (€100). == References == Hoyle, Craig.
The French Navy Durance class command and replenishment oiler Marne (A360) was to deliver the boats to Maputo en route to its ALINDIEN operational area in the Indian Ocean after a refit in Cape Town. In 2013, the French shipyard CMN Group confirmed a major order by Mozambique, including 6 patrol vessels & interceptors (HSI 32).
In 2016, less than 10% of the army's artillery and armoured vehicles were operational. ====Small arms==== ====Heavy weapons==== ====Vehicles==== == Air Force == ==Navy== There are about 2000 personnel in the navy. In September 2004 it was reported that the South African Navy was to donate two of its Namacurra class harbour patrol boat to the Mozambique Navy.
On July 29, 2019 in the first ever visit by an Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh donated 2 L&T class Fast interceptor boats to the Navy.
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