Russian-Lebanon MiG-29 deal enters in final phase

Russian-Lebanon MiG-29 deal enters in final phase

Updated at: 2320 PST, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 BEIRUT: A Russian military delegation is expected this weekend in Lebanon to inspect three military airports before Moscow sends 10 MiG-29s jet fighters in military aid, a Lebanese Army source told the media Wednesday. According to the source, the three airports to be inspected are located in Beirut and in east Lebanon. The source said the delegation would inspect “Lebanese Army logistic brigades and units as well as a number of institutions and military academies.” According to media reports the delegation was to arrive Tuesday night and would stay until November 26. Earlier this year, Moscow announced it would supply Lebanon with 10 MiG-29 fighter jets.