Greece delivers second military aid shipment to Lebanese Army

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Greece has delivered a second consignment of military equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), continuing its support for the army’s operational capabilities and Lebanon’s security.

The handover took place on 29 August 2026 at the Port of Beirut. The shipment consisted of 13 M113 armored personnel carriers and 10 general-purpose military vehicles (trucks), described as fully operational and equipped, along with a substantial quantity of spare parts.

Greek Embassy officials, including Ignatios Papadimitriou, head of the consular section, and Col. Nikolaos Salpingidis, the Greek military attaché, attended the ceremony with Lebanese army officers.

This follows the first shipment, delivered on 16 January 2026, which also included 13 M113 APCs and 10 Steyr 680M 2.5-ton general-purpose vehicles plus spare parts, transported by a Hellenic Navy vessel.

The Greek Embassy in Lebanon stated: “Greece continues its tangible support to the LAF. Greece stands steadfastly by Lebanon and the LAF, supporting their capabilities and Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and stability.”

The Lebanese Army Command said the donation aims to strengthen the military’s operational capacity amid the challenges facing the country and reflects longstanding cooperation between the two armed forces.

Greece has framed the aid as part of its defence diplomacy in the Eastern Mediterranean, following high-level contacts including visits by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias and meetings with his Lebanese counterpart. The vehicles come from Hellenic Army surplus stocks after maintenance in Greece.

The deliveries occur as the LAF continues efforts to maintain security and extend state authority, including in southern Lebanon. International partners have provided various forms of equipment and training support to the army in recent years.

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