Tag Archives: Lebanon

Hezbollah downs Israeli drone in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah fighters shot down an Israeli “Hermes 450” drone that violated Lebanese airspace in the south on Monday, using a surface-to-air missile, according to the party. This is the first time that the downing of an Israeli drone has been confirmed since the start of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on …

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Lebanese Air Force Completes First MD Helicopters Training Class

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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AM General to supply Lebanon army with 300 M1152 Humvees

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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Sierra Nevada Corporation to Support Lebanese A-29 Jets

A Lebanese A-29 Super Tucano student pilot

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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