The U.S. is set to support Lebanon’s military readiness with a $100 million deal to sustain A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, enhancing the Lebanese Armed Forces’ ability to uphold the recent ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $100 million sale of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Lebanon, the Pentagon announced Friday.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have deployed to southern Lebanon to enforce the November 2024 cessation of hostilities.
The sustainment package will help maintain this critical aircraft used for close air support, ground operations, and manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Sierra Nevada Corporation, based in Sparks, Nevada, will serve as the principal contractor for the sale.
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