The original donations, a Douglas C-47 transport and an Sud Aviation Alouette II helicopter along with a number of Max Holste Broussard utility aircraft, a similar package that France provided to many of its ex-colonies when they gained their freedom, were soon complemented by an Aero Commander 500B VIP transport.

[2] The C-47 fleet was expanded to three aircraft and, in 1973, a French-manufactured Rheims Cessna Skymaster was added to the force.

[3] To supplement the Aero Commander, an Aérospatiale Corvette was acquired, further reinforcing the tie between the country and French aircraft industry.

[5] A new roundel was introduced that included a red star to designate the new political allegiance of the country.

The air force continued to operate under financial constraints, which increasingly impacted serviceability.

The Belgian Air Force provided a three-year service programme and also three Hawker Siddeley HS 748 transports.

[10] In 2010, the air force added a pair of LH Aviation LH-10 Grand Duc light aircraft in an attempt to reduce costs as well as add capability.

[15][16] By 2024, four AgustaWestland AW109BA and a single Eurocopter AS350B were added to the air force, which, alongside the other aircraft, meant that helicopters formed the majority of the fleet.

It also undertakes a number of other roles, including search and rescue, environmental protection, anti-poaching patrols and fighting smuggling, as well as providing air transport for the president.