Benin Air Force

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Cessna_208_Caravan
gptkb:Pilatus_PC-12
gptkb:Cessna_172
gptkb:Mi-17_helicopter
Dornier Do 228
gptkbp:alliance ECOWAS
gptkbp:base gptkb:Cadjehoun_Airport
gptkb:Kandi_Air_Base
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Benin_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:challenges Limited budget
Aging aircraft
Need for advanced technology
gptkbp:commander Brigadier General
gptkbp:country gptkb:Benin
gptkbp:equipment Communication systems
Surveillance drones
Radar_systems
gptkbp:founded 1960
gptkbp:futurePlans Modernization of fleet
Expansion of training facilities
Increased international collaboration
gptkbp:hasPersonnel Approximately 1,000
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Cotonou
gptkbp:historicalEvent Participation in regional conflicts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Role in regional stability
Post-independence military development
Contribution to national pride
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benin Air Force
gptkbp:involved gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:motto To Serve and Protect
gptkbp:notable_player Annual budget allocation
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
gptkbp:partnerships International military cooperation
gptkbp:primaryMission National defense
gptkbp:publicPerception Community engagement initiatives
Public awareness campaigns
Support from the government
gptkbp:role Air defense
gptkbp:supports Humanitarian missions
gptkbp:training Military training programs
gptkbp:trainingExercises Joint exercises with other nations
Internal security operations
Disaster response drills
gptkbp:trainingPrograms Pilot training
Leadership training
Technical training