The basis of the armament of the Libyan National Army (LNA) under the command of Khalifa Haftar is Soviet and Russian-made equipment. Many samples were presented at a military parade in Benghazi. This is written by the publication Defensa.
According to the publication, Russian equipment plays an important role in ensuring the country's defense.
Particular attention was drawn to the demonstration of modern Tor-M1/M2 and Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as the heavy Mi-26 transport helicopter.
The parade also featured the AN-12BK military transport aircraft, 9K52 Luna-M missiles, BM-30 Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), KamAZ and Ural trucks, T-55 and T-72 tanks, and BTR-80/82 armored personnel carriers.
The leadership of the USSR began to assist Libya after the military Muammar Gaddafi came to power. Since 1973, the country began to receive MiG-23 fighters, Tu-22 bombers, Su-22 fighter-bombers, Mi-8, Mi-14 multi-purpose helicopters and Mi-24 attack helicopters. According to some reports, Libya purchased about 4 thousand tanks, and Soviet military specialists were also sent to the country.
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