480 anti-tank guided missiles, more than 1500 M16-A4 rifles and mortars were delivered yesterday to the Lebanese Army in the presence of US Ambassador David Hale. The Ambassador seemed pretty confident that this is exactly what the Lebanese Army needs at the moment and said:

“To those who say American assistance to the Army is not sophisticated enough, my answer is: go ask a soldier in Arsal, or in Riyaq, or at the headquarters in Yarze, or at the countless other places where the army works to keep all Lebanese safe and secure. The answer you will get from that soldier is that he needs exactly what we are providing today and in the weeks to come,” Hale said.

I’m sure we need M16 rifles and mortars but why do we need anti-tank guided missiles against terrorists in Arsal? I don’t know much about military operations but I am pretty sure the army needs more tanks, armored fighting vehicles and advanced artillery. In all cases, let’s wait and see what the French will deliver to the army that is worth $1BN dollars.

PS: Pictures from LebaneseSpecialForces