8 juillet 2021 | International, Naval

How will Lebanon grow its Navy? | Actionable Intelligence

Defense News Middle East correspondent Agnes Al-Helou discusses Lebanon's plan to grow its navy.

https://www.defensenews.com/video/2021/07/06/how-will-lebanon-grow-its-navy-actionable-intelligence/

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