Why Lebanon's military patrols cant protect its own skies
Lebanese military shows presence in bomb-damaged Beirut with basic US-supplied equipment. Foreign aid keeps army operational but doesnt provide advanced defense capabilities
On a cloudy day in south Beirut military vehicles move slowly through bomb-scarred streets where Israeli strikes left deep marks on local buildings. The armyʼs presence here isnt about showing force — its more about letting people know theyre still around
Not antiaircraft
The US-made Humvees (part of Washingtonʼs help package) roll past destruction sites where even Lebanese troops lost their lives in air-strikes. Foreign supporters like US and others give just enough aid to keep Lebanonʼs forces going: basic trucks weapons and gear-kits make up most of what they get
The armyʼs current state shows a clear picture — while they got some help from outside its nowhere near what theyʼd need to deal with foreign threats or internal issues. Their equipment stays basic and the troops know their limits when it comes to defending against modern-day threats
