Cook Islands

Cook Islands

There is no information regarding the "Cook Islands" or any military aviation unit belonging to this country ("Cook Islands Aviation") within the provided sources.

The following indirect information regarding the defense of the Cook Islands is found in the sources:

• Defense Relations: The Cook Islands maintain a "free association" with New Zealand, and sources state that New Zealand views its defense relationships with Pacific island states as a key element for regional security.
• Guardian-class Patrol Boats: Sources indicate that Australia has built or donated a total of 22 Guardian-class patrol boats for 12 Pacific island nations and Timor-Leste. While the Cook Islands are part of this regional program, the sources do not provide specific details regarding a sovereign military aviation inventory or personnel numbers for the islands.

• Cook Islands Aviation
  no regular military forces; National Police Department
  
  Facility:
  Rarotonga International (RAR) Airport (Avarua Island)
  
  

  Local Aviation
  Knowledge of aircraft and helicopters.
  (Under Construction)