For a number of years, the Belgian Armed Forces have had an active programme of co-operation with Benin, offering training and coaching, donating redundant military equipment and using the country for limited military exercises.

[2] The constitution of 11 December 1990 ordered the Benin Armed Forces to ensure effective, permanent and efficient security coverage of the territory, as well as border vigilance.

[1] The army has the following units: After achieving independence from France in 1960 the Benin Air Force was transport equipped with seven French-supplied Douglas C-47s, four MH.1521 Broussards and two Agusta-Bell 47Gs.

Two F-27s entered service in 1978 for transport duties before being transferred to Air Benin.

It operates two ex-Chinese patrol boats, which are designated the Matelot Brice Kpomasse class.