France sends first of weapons deal to Lebanon for fight against Islamic State

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Helicopters, warships, combat and transport vehicles and missiles are part of the Saudi-funded French weapons which start arriving on Monday.

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The first French weapons from a $3 billion Saudi-funded programme will arrive in Lebanon on Monday as allies seek to bolster the country’s defenses against ISIS and other jihadists pressing along its Syrian border, reports Al Arabiya.

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