International Development Grant
Procurement of vehicles and ancillary equipment to the Lebanese armed forces
Project Number: CA-3-D004837001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $924,354.00
Start Date: March 30, 2017
End Date: March 31, 2019
Duration: 2.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to equip land-based regiments and the Lebanese armed forces (LAF) winter warfare school with a light over snow vehicle (LOSV) capability. This provides more effective safety and security along Lebanon’s Eastern border. The project aims to improve the operational effectiveness of the LAF enabling them to better meet threats to the territorial integrity of Lebanon including border incursions. Project activities include: (1) delivering 30 LOSVs to LAF; (2) supporting the Lebanese border regiments and the winter warfare school via the Canadian training assistance team – Lebanon; and (3) deploying subject matter experts to validate the project’s completion.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced LAF capability to operate LOSVs; (2) increased ability of LAF to train their personnel in LOSV operations and maintenance; and (3) improved operational effectiveness of LAF including the ability to patrol between Protected border observation posts in severe weather.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of July 2019 include: (1) delivered 30 light over snow vehicle (LOSV) snowmobiles 2 light and 3 heavy LOSV toboggans and 4 trailers to the Lebanese armed forces (LAF); and (2) delivered ancillary equipment including LOSV helmets ski guards spare parts repair kits and covers to the LAF.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Uncoded
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs