The United States has authorized a potential arms sale to Lebanon worth approximately $35 million, a move aimed at strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces’ mobility and operational readiness, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday.

The proposed deal centers on the supply of High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), commonly known as Humvees, along with associated equipment, training, and logistical support. U.S. officials said the package is intended to enhance the Lebanese army’s ability to respond swiftly to security challenges, including border control and counter-terrorism missions.

According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale that includes additional M1151A1 Humvees, communications systems, GPS equipment, spare parts, maintenance support, and technical assistance. The agency formally notified Congress of the decision this week.

The DSCA said the vehicles would allow Lebanese forces to “rapidly engage and defeat perimeter security threats” while improving their ability to conduct counter-terrorism operations and maintain internal stability. The support package is also designed to deepen operational coordination and training between the U.S. military and the Lebanese army.

The principal contractor for the vehicles would be AM General, based in Indiana. U.S. authorities stressed that the proposed sale would not require the deployment of American personnel to Lebanon and would not affect U.S. military preparedness.

Separately, U.S. officials confirmed that the total value of the potential transaction stands at roughly $35 million, in line with broader American efforts to bolster the Lebanese army amid mounting security and economic pressures in the country.

The approval comes as Washington continues to position the Lebanese Armed Forces as a key pillar of stability, particularly along Lebanon’s southern border, where the army has been tasked with enforcing a fragile ceasefire and asserting state authority. The LAF has also faced growing operational constraints due to Lebanon’s prolonged financial crisis, increasing its reliance on external military assistance.

The Humvee sale follows earlier U.S. approvals for additional military support to Lebanon, including a separate package involving medium tactical vehicles intended to strengthen the army’s transport and logistical capabilities.

While the transaction remains subject to final agreements and congressional oversight, U.S. officials say it reflects Washington’s ongoing commitment to supporting Lebanon’s state institutions and preventing further instability in a region marked by persistent tensions.