U.S. supplies Lebanon with military equipment
U.S. supplies Lebanon with military equipment
13:15, October 24, 2009
The United States recently provided several significant deliveries of equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), a statement made by the U.S. embassy said on Friday.
The statement said Lebanese Navy was given eight Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats which are specially suited for coastal patrolling and counter-smuggling operations.
The United States also contributed nine Humvee ambulances and 60 Humvee tactical military vehicles. It also delivered a fire truck to the LAF to assist in fighting fires in military bases.
The statement said that the overall goal of U.S. military assistance to Lebanon is to strengthen the LAF and increase its capacity to defend Lebanon's borders and sovereignty.
Since 2006, the United States has allocated more than 524 million U.S. dollars to the LAF. The statement said the United States is committed to building the capabilities of the LAF and itwill continue to support Lebanon's government and military as they continue their efforts to safeguard the peace, unity and sovereignty.
Source: Xinhua
The statement said Lebanese Navy was given eight Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats which are specially suited for coastal patrolling and counter-smuggling operations.
The United States also contributed nine Humvee ambulances and 60 Humvee tactical military vehicles. It also delivered a fire truck to the LAF to assist in fighting fires in military bases.
The statement said that the overall goal of U.S. military assistance to Lebanon is to strengthen the LAF and increase its capacity to defend Lebanon's borders and sovereignty.
Since 2006, the United States has allocated more than 524 million U.S. dollars to the LAF. The statement said the United States is committed to building the capabilities of the LAF and itwill continue to support Lebanon's government and military as they continue their efforts to safeguard the peace, unity and sovereignty.
Source: Xinhua
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