press releases 2007
Deliveries of U.S. Vehicles to Lebanese Armed Forces Continue; Part of more than $270 Million in Military Assistance to Lebanon in 2007
August 7, 2007
The United States delivered 80 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) – more commonly known as humvees – to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at Port of Beirut. These HMMWVs represent the latest delivery of its kind in ongoing U.S. support for the LAF in their protection of the Lebanese people and their territory. This shipment increases the number of HMMWVs to 100 that the LAF has received from the United States – 20 arrived earlier in the year – as part of a total commitment of 285 vehicles. Residents may have seen them already as the LAF conducts operations to secure the country’s and Lebanese people’s safety. Lebanon is receiving $255 million in military equipment and training from the United States in 2007, a 550% increase compared with 2006. The overall 2007 U.S. military assistance package for Lebanon is valued at $270 million, which includes emergency ammunition.
These HMMWVs were purchased with U.S. security assistance funds as part of an ongoing program to assist the LAF, a highly motivated and proud military loyal to the democratically elected Government of Lebanon. These vehicles represent U.S. support for the hopes and aspirations of the heroic LAF who demonstrate their professionalism on a daily basis.
The Departments of Defense and State worked to expedite delivery of these 100 HMMWVs as a symbol of steadfast and continuous support for the LAF, the Government of Lebanese, and the Lebanese people.
