Lebanon Army Receives BGM-71 TOW Anti-Tank Missiles

  • Our Bureau
  • 09:42 AM, June 2, 2015
  • 3775

The Lebanese Army announced today that it has received a shipment of BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles from the US.

The shipment, included an untold number of BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles and their launch pads, was received at Beirut airport late Sunday.

The Army received an improved version known as BGM-71C, or TOW II, created in 1983 with a range up to 3.75 kilometers.

It was widely reported last year that Syrian rebel groups fighting President Bashar Assad were provided with U.S.-manufactured TOW missiles through their Gulf sponsors.

The BGM-71 TOW wire-guided heavy anti-tank missile is developed by Raytheon Systems Company. It is used in anti-armor, anti-bunker, anti-fortification and anti-amphibious landing roles. The TOW is in service with over 45 militaries and is integrated on over 15,000 ground, vehicle and helicopter platforms worldwide.

Also Read

Lebanon Receives $3 Billion Saudi Aided French Weapons

April 20, 2015 @ 12:38 PM

Lebanon Receives 70 Howitzers, 26 Million Rounds Of Ammunition From US

February 9, 2015 @ 11:43 AM

Lebanon to Receive American Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

January 18, 2011 @ 12:00 AM
FEATURES/INTERVIEWS
© 2024 DefenseMirror.com - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED