Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force

It is used primarily during domestic protests, with some border and customs duties; the force has never been involved in a foreign conflict.

[5] There is a Defence Council, which is responsible for advising the King on all matters pertaining to the UEDF.

[12] The air wing is mainly used for transporting the King as well as cargo, and personnel; surveying land with search and rescue functions, and mobilising in case of a national emergency.

This caused the plane to crash into a sugar cane field after failing to rotate.

Although no injuries were reported, the incident left the air force temporarily crippled.