Russian Delegation in Lebanon ahead of MiG-29″s Arrival, UAE”s Puma Early in January
A Russian military delegation arrives in Beirut Tuesday to inspect air bases at Lebanon”s three airports in Beirut, Riaq and Qleiat and access their appropriateness to receive and run MiG-29s being donated by Russia.
Al-Markazia news agency, which carried the report, said the delegation will also inspect Lebanese army logistic brigades and units as well as a number of institutions and military academies.
The delegation, which will stay till Nov. 26, is scheduled to meet senior Lebanese military officers.
The report said the first batch, comprising two of 10 MiG-29 aircrafts, would arrive in Beirut soon.
In a related development, press reports said the first batch of Puma helicopters donated by the United Arab Emirates to the Lebanese army is likely to arrive at the beginning of the New Year.