U.S. DELIVERS APKWS ROCKETS TO THE LEBANON
BEIRUT -- The United States has delivered a shipment of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, valued at more than $16 million, destined for the Lebanese Armed Forces. These APKWS laser-guided rockets are a key component for the Lebanese Air Force’s new A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft.
"Today's delivery demonstrates the U.S. government's firm and steady commitment to support to the Lebanese Armed Forces in their capacity as the sole, legitimate defender of Lebanon," the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said in a statement.
Since 2005, the United States has invested over $2 billion in our strong partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces.