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Based on the provided sources, including the 2026 World Air Forces directory and The Military Balance 2024, there is no dedicated "Paramilitary Police Aviation" wing currently listed with its own aircraft inventory for the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Airborne law enforcement, disaster relief, and maritime search and rescue (SAR) roles in Taiwan are primarily supported by the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), which maintains a specialized Search & Rescue squadron. Historically, a separate Coast Guard air patrol unit existed but was stood down in 2004.

REPUBLIC OF CHINA PARAMILITARY (ROCG) • Coast Guard Administration Paramilitary 11,800 personnel. Gendarmerie (Military Police) ε5,000 personnel (integrated within the Army).

Forces by Role & Equipment by Type Coast Guard Administration

AIRCRAFT & HELICOPTERS None recorded in military directories for 2026. (Airborne support is provided by ROCAF Search & Rescue units).

PATROL AND COASTAL COMBATANTS Total 170 Vessels.

Offshore Patrol (Large) with 11 ships:

  • 6 Chiayi / Tainan / Yilan-class (PSOH)
  • 5 Miaoli / Ho Hsing-class (PSO)

Coastal Patrol & Fast Interception with 159 vessels:

  • 6 Anping (Tuo Jiang mod)-class (PCF)
  • 13 Kinmen / Mou Hsing / Taichung / Taipei-class (PCO)
  • ε58 Various classes (PBF)
  • 82 Various classes (PB) (including 1 Shun Hu 6)

Note: While the Coast Guard Administration does not operate its own aviation wing according to 2026 military directories, the Republic of China Air Force operates a fleet of 17 transport/SAR helicopters (3 H225 and 14 UH-60M Black Hawk) to fulfill national emergency and rescue requirements. The Republic of China Army also maintains a large fleet of 35 UH-60M Black Hawks and 37 OH-58D Kiowa Warriors that provide additional rotary-wing support for internal security and air manoeuvre.

 
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