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Lebanese Army Commander inspects joint PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 exercise in Ghosta

The Lebanese Army Command announced that Army Commander General Rodolphe Heikal inspected the activities of the joint PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 exercise at the command of the Airborne Regiment in Danny Harb Barracks – Ghosta. The exercise, which runs for three weeks, includes a team from the British Scottish Royal Regiment alongside the Airborne Regiment and elements from the armies of the United States, Italy and France, with the presence of elements from Cyprus, Qatar and Jordan.

📍 Where things stand: The joint exercise continues over three weeks, and the Army Commander has inspected its activities in Ghosta.

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19 Oct 2026, 20:04 The Lebanese Army Command announced that Army Commander General Rodolphe Heikal inspected the joint PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 exercise in Ghosta, affirming that continued training strengthens the army's ability to carry out its missions despite their difficulty and intensity.
19 Oct 2026, 20:36 Further details: the inspection took place at the command of the Airborne Regiment in Danny Harb Barracks – Ghosta; the joint exercise runs for three weeks and includes a team from the British Scottish Royal Regiment alongside the Airborne Regiment, and elements from the armies of the United States, Italy and France, with the presence of elements from Cyprus, Qatar and Jordan.

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