Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US military assistance delivers 3 helicopters to Lebanese army


(MENAFN) Lebanon has received three Huey II helicopters in US army support to the Lebanese army.

The helicopters worth USD24 million were sent in a ceremony which took place in the capital Beirut on Friday in the presence of US Ambassador Dorothy Shea and Lebanese army chief Ziad Haikal.

“These helicopters represent the enduring partnership between Lebanon and the United States,” Shea made an announcement during the ceremony.

“US military teams have worked closely with the LAF (Lebanese Armed Forces) to ensure that the capabilities of these aircraft will enhance the operational capacity of the LAF in providing security for all of Lebanon,” he also said.

In September, US President Joe Biden inked a presidential note that permits US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to offer immediate help worth USD47 million to the Lebanese army.


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