The Lebanese Air Force successfully completed their first training class at MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Flight Training Academy. This was the first of three classes that included pilots, maintainers, and armament personnel, which took place in Mesa, Arizona, and an off-site location for gunnery training. Utilizing the Lebanese Air Force’s …
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The U.S. State Department today approved the sale of 300 M1152 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) or Humvees for $55.5 million. The Government of Lebanon had required to buy 300 HMMWVs. The acquisition will take place in two phases with 150 vehicles bought in each. It covers supply of spare …
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The Pentagon has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation a deal valued $15 million for maintenance of Lebanese A-29 aircraft. “This contract does not currently include any FMS aircraft production. The first task order will be awarded for the sustainment of the Lebanon A-29 program. This contract is the result of a …
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