US Delivers Bradley Fighting Vehicles to the Lebanese Army
By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 14 August, 2017
Ambassador Elizabeth Richard spoke today at the delivery of Bradley Fighting Vehicles and armored field artillery ammunition supply vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Following are Ambassador Richard's remarks as delivered:
Good Morning everyone. Good Morning Brigadier General Farah and your team, it is my pleasure to be with you today.
We are here at the Port of Beirut to mark the delivery of eight M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. These are the very first of a total shipment of 32 Bradleys that will be delivered in the coming months. This contribution to the Lebanese Armed Forces represents an investment of over 100 million dollars. It will provide the Lebanese Armed Forces with new capabilities to protect Lebanon, to protect its borders, and to fight terrorists.
Over the next several months, the Army will undergo intensive training on how to operate and maintain this new, very sophisticated combat system.
Over the last few years, as you know, the United States has intensified its engagement and support to the Lebanese Army. I would just like you to review how in the past 12 months alone; the United States has provided the following defense articles to the Lebanese Army:
40 M198 howitzers
50 armored Humvees
an Armed Cessna aircraft with hellfire missiles
55 mortar systems
50 Mark-19 automatic grenade launchers
1100 machine guns, including 800 50 caliber machine guns
4,000 M4 rifles
Over half a million rounds of ammunition
320 night vision devices and thermal sights
360 secure communication radios
America's support for Lebanon is based on the shared interests of the American people and the Lebanese people. Our support is based on the principle that we share the same goals for stability and security in this country, and we share the view that the Lebanese Armed Forces need to maintain their rightful place as the sole provider of security and stability to the Lebanese people.
Today, on behalf of the American people, I am pleased to once again demonstrate our long-term commitment to Lebanon, and our support long term to the Army – and only the army – as it fights terrorism and defends the borders of this country.
Thank you very much for being with us today.
Following are Ambassador Richard's remarks as delivered:
Good Morning everyone. Good Morning Brigadier General Farah and your team, it is my pleasure to be with you today.
We are here at the Port of Beirut to mark the delivery of eight M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. These are the very first of a total shipment of 32 Bradleys that will be delivered in the coming months. This contribution to the Lebanese Armed Forces represents an investment of over 100 million dollars. It will provide the Lebanese Armed Forces with new capabilities to protect Lebanon, to protect its borders, and to fight terrorists.
Over the next several months, the Army will undergo intensive training on how to operate and maintain this new, very sophisticated combat system.
Over the last few years, as you know, the United States has intensified its engagement and support to the Lebanese Army. I would just like you to review how in the past 12 months alone; the United States has provided the following defense articles to the Lebanese Army:
40 M198 howitzers
50 armored Humvees
an Armed Cessna aircraft with hellfire missiles
55 mortar systems
50 Mark-19 automatic grenade launchers
1100 machine guns, including 800 50 caliber machine guns
4,000 M4 rifles
Over half a million rounds of ammunition
320 night vision devices and thermal sights
360 secure communication radios
America's support for Lebanon is based on the shared interests of the American people and the Lebanese people. Our support is based on the principle that we share the same goals for stability and security in this country, and we share the view that the Lebanese Armed Forces need to maintain their rightful place as the sole provider of security and stability to the Lebanese people.
Today, on behalf of the American people, I am pleased to once again demonstrate our long-term commitment to Lebanon, and our support long term to the Army – and only the army – as it fights terrorism and defends the borders of this country.
Thank you very much for being with us today.
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