LAF receives 16 Milan launchers and 48 Milan F2A missiles as part of DONAS

The Lebanese Army received today morning 16 Milan F1 launchers and 48 Milan F2A missiles during a ceremony at Beirut Airbase. This marks the first of a series of deliveries related to the DONAS agreement.

Lebanon already operates Milan, but the missiles provided in this delivery are considered a leap in the capabilities. The Milan F2A has tandem shaped-charge warheads and was introduced in 1993. Future deliveries will include Milan launchers with night capabilities; however, it is worth noting that Milan 1427-12-157-0800 launchers which were delivered today are compatible with MIRA thermal sight.

Some photos below from today's ceremony, courtesy to Reuters and AP (Click to Enlarge)

First batch of DONAS agreement arms to be delivered on April 20, 2015

The Lebanese Army has officially announced that Monday April 20, 2015 will mark the first delivery of the Saudi-French-Lebanese arming agreement, better known as DONAS. According to the agenda of the official ceremony, there is a 10 minutes presentation by the commander of the Anti-Armor regiment, which confirms earlier expectations that the first delivery will include 48 Milan missiles along to their launchers.