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Learn about the history, structure, missions and equipment of the Lebanese military, also known as the Lebanese Army. The LAF is an all-volunteer force of 100,000+ personnel, with a motto of "Honor, Sacrifice, Loyalty".
The Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Joseph Aoun, received MP Hadi Abu al-Hassan in his office in Yarzeh. They discussed the general situation in the country. He also welcomed Professor Saeed Al Ladqi, President of Rafik Hariri University,...
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Learn about the weapons and vehicles of the Lebanese army, from pistols and rifles to tanks and helicopters. See the origins, versions, photos and notes of each item in the list.
The mission of the Lebanese Army. According to the National Defense Law (Decree number 102 on 16/09/1983 and its amendments), the Army is assigned to 3 missions: Defense, security and development.
Jun 18, 2021 · (Lebanese Army) BEIRUT: The United States, Russia, China, Gulf countries, EU member states and UN representatives took part yesterday in a French-sponsored conference aimed at supporting the...
Jul 2, 2021 · Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun has warned the armed forces might collapse if not financially supported. Since the end of a 15-year civil war in 1990, the Lebanese armed forces have trodden...
Jun 16, 2021 · The currency collapse has wiped out the salaries of the U.S.-backed Lebanese military, placed unprecedented pressure on the army’s operational capabilities with some of the highest attrition rates over the past two years, and raised concerns about its ability to continue playing a stabilizing role while sectarian tensions and crime are on the rise.
