Israeli enemy warplane violates Lebanon’s airspace

24 February 2017 English

1487882693_ — Caption; Australian Heron in flight. The first Australian-leased Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle has begun operations supporting Australian troops in Afghanistan. Mid Caption; Under Project Nankeen, the Defence Material Organisation has signed a contract with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA) to provide Heron Unmanned Aerial System services which will deliver high resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability supporting ADF operations in Afghanistan. The Heron UAS uses leading edge technology to boost force protection by providing ground commanders with ongoing, real time situational awareness. The Herons long endurance characteristic enhances the ADFs other operational ISR capabilities in Afghanistan, which currently include RAAF AP-3C Orions and Armys Scan Eagle tactical UAV. A small Royal Australian Air Force detachment has been preparing for the delivery of the Australian Heron, by working with the Canadian Heron detachment at Kandahar airfield, drawing on the Canadians operational knowledge, experience and facilities.

An Israeli enemy reconnaissance warplane violated on Thursday at 11;25 the Lebanese airspace and executed circular maneuvers over Beirut and its suburbs, Iklim el Kharoub and Jbeil, then left at 16;50 towards the occupied territories, the Army directorate said in a statement.

Sarraf tackles cooperation with Iranian military attaché

3 March 2017 English

National Defense Minister, Yaacoub Sarraf, received on Friday the Iranian military attaché, Colonel Mohammad Reza Merzaei, with talks touching on bilateral relations and military cooperation. The pair also tackled the regional situation.

Over 850 refugees to return to Syria from Lebanon

24 July 2018 English

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Over 850 refugees are scheduled to return to Syria from Lebanon this week, Al-Mayadeen TV reported on Monday. According to the Al-Mayadeen report, the 850+ refugees will leave Lebanon through the ‘Arsal District and travel to Syria’s Qalamoun region in […]

Prime Minister Hariri visits Paris to meet His Family!

29 November 2017 English

Prime Minister Saad Hariri will arrive tonight in Paris to join his family who has moved to France recently. Hariri’s press office said that the Lebanese PM will meet his wife who is with their children who are now studying in Paris. PM Saad Hariri, […]