U.S. Reaches $100 Million Deal to Keep Super Tucano Fleet Operational in Lebanon

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 26/07/2025 at 10:12

EUA fecham acordo de US$ 100 milhões com o Líbano e mantêm Super Tucano como peça-chave militar

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Sale Includes Parts, Technical Support, and Armaments for the Fleet of Six Aircraft of the Lebanese Air Force

The U.S. Closes $100 Million Deal with Lebanon for Maintenance and Modernization of A-29 Super Tucano Fighters. The package was approved by the State Department and involves replacement parts, technical support, and weapon systems intended for the Lebanese fleet.

The sale, authorized last Friday, is part of the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, which provides resources to allied countries for the acquisition of military equipment manufactured in the United States. The contract includes support for engines, CAD/PAD devices, upgrades to the aircraft structures, and logistical support on the ground.

Strategic Maintenance and Regional Reinforcement

U.S. Closes $100 Million Deal to Keep Super Tucano Fleet Active in Lebanon — Ensure the operation of the fleet, which performs close air support, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in the context of regional tensions

The six A-29 aircraft of Lebanon were delivered between 2017 and 2018. The new agreement aims to ensure the full operation of the fleet, which carries out close air support, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in the context of regional tensions.

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Embraer and Sierra Nevada Lead the Contract

Sierra Nevada Corporation, in partnership with the Brazilian Embraer, will be primarily responsible for the aircraft maintenance. The production of the A-29 happens at the American company’s facility in Florida. It is not yet confirmed whether the values will remain unchanged or be adjusted during the final negotiations.

In the past, Lebanon considered expanding the fleet to 12 units, but plans did not progress. The former commander of the Lebanese Air Force, Brigadier General Ziad Haykal, pointed out in 2019 that the A-29 is the only aircraft in the fleet with real light combat, counterinsurgency, and rapid arms transport capabilities.

U.S. Military Support Goes Beyond the A-29

In addition to the Super Tucanos, Lebanon has already received MD-530F+ helicopters and Protector-class patrol vessels from the United States. These donations have increased the operational capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces, which traditionally operate with older equipment.

In January, the Trump administration suspended $95 million in aid via FMF, but the funds were released in March. It is still unclear whether the new maintenance sale will be fully funded by this assistance.

In your opinion, does this investment strengthen Lebanon’s stability or deepen its military dependence on the U.S.?

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Ezo

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26/07/2025 11:17

O super Tucano não é avião brasileiro?!

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U.S. Reaches $100 Million Deal to Keep Super Tucano Fleet Operational in Lebanon

Sale Includes Parts, Technical Support, and Armaments for the Fleet of Six Aircraft of the Lebanese Air Force

Strategic Maintenance and Regional Reinforcement

Embraer and Sierra Nevada Lead the Contract

U.S. Military Support Goes Beyond the A-29

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U.S. Reaches $100 Million Deal to Keep Super Tucano Fleet Operational in Lebanon

Sale Includes Parts, Technical Support, and Armaments for the Fleet of Six Aircraft of the Lebanese Air Force

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Embraer and Sierra Nevada Lead the Contract

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At over 8,800 meters above sea level, the summit of Mount Everest is made up of rocks that originated at the bottom of an ocean about 500 million years ago and were pushed to the highest point on Earth by the collision of tectonic plates.

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