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Lebanon will acquire equipment and sustainment for A-29 Super Tucano aircraft under a US$100 million foreign military sale (FMS) approved by the US State Department.
The US Congress was notified of the possible sale for support equipment and logistics elements for the aircraft by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 11 July.
The potential sale adds to a previously implemented case valued around US$43.7 million for cartridge actuated devices, propellent actuated devices, engine components, parts, aircraft engines and accessories.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,” a statement from the US DSCA said.
“The Lebanese Armed Forces have deployed to southern Lebanon to implement the November 2024 cessation of hostilities.
“The sale of A-29 sustainment will support the LAF’s implementation of the cessation of hostilities by providing maintenance to this critical aircraft which is used to conduct close air support as part of ground manoeuvre operations as well as manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Lebanon will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces.
“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US government or contractor representatives to Lebanon.
“There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.”
Sierra Nevada Corporation will be the principal contractor.
