List of equipment of the Lebanese Armed Forces
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Lebanese Armed Forces equipment still contains significant amounts of old weaponry, but it has embarked on some major improvements recently. The M113, which is commonly found with every regiment and brigade, is considered to be the major element of the ground forces. A collection of Western and Soviet made arms and equipment exists ranging from rifles to tanks such as the T-54/55. However, the Lebanese army is still trying to rearm and modernize itself through new aids and purchases from different countries such as the United States, Belgium, Russia, and The Netherlands.
Rearming and modernization
The LAF has been attempting to modernize and equip itself since 2005. Due to the budget limits, and instead of spawning an indigenous arms industry the LAF is relying on donations and friendly priced equipment. The United States has been supplying the Lebanese Armed Forces with light to medium arms since 2005, in the form of a package of more than US$1.2 billion-worth of equipment that is still being executed. Among these supplies are HMMWV, M-35/A3, Mk 19 grenade launcher, M141 Bunker Defeat Munition, TOW 2, HELLFIRE 2, AT4, and Barrett M107 .50 Cal. sniper. The US has promised to supply Lebanon with M2A2 ODS and M109A5. In addition, the US supplied Lebanon with 12 RQ-11 Raven small hand-launched UAVs, 12 M-109A3 and 183 additional M198 Howitzers from 2008 to 2016 making the total to 219,[1] and promised to deliver all water patrol boats and more utility, and attack helicopters. On April 20, 2015, the Lebanese army took delivery of 48 MBDA Milan short-range anti-tank missiles as part of the $3 billion package donated by Saudi Arabia. On February 19, 2016, The army chief expressed in an interview to Al-Akhbar newspaper the status of the Military aid to Lebanon and said: There are contributions from many countries, but they remain symbolic. The US still the largest armament supplier. Later on the same day the Saudi Arabia press agency quoted on a Saudi official, that Saudi Arabia halted the $3 billion program for military supplies to Lebanon.
Equipment
Pistols
| Brand | Origin | Photos | Caliber | Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Hi-Power[2] | File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States |
File:FN Hi Power.jpg | 9×19mm Parabellum | Standard-issue for military and police. | |
| Glock | File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | File:GLOCK 17 Gen 4 Pistol MOD 45160304.jpg | 9×19mm Parabellum | Glock 17, Glock 18 | In Use with Special Forces. |
| Beretta 92 | File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | File:Beretta-92FS Compact Type M (right side).jpg | 9×19mm Parabellum | Limited use. | |
| P-64 CZAK | File:Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg Polish People's Republic | File:P-64 Armémuseum.jpg | 9×18mm Makarov | In Reserve. |
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Assault rifles
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Sniper rifles
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Machine guns
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SMGs and Shotguns
| Brand | Origin | Type | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckler & Koch MP5 | File:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany | Submachine gun | File:HK MP5 noBG.png |
| OTs-02 Kiparis | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union | Submachine gun | File:Tula State Museum of Weapons (79-43).jpg |
| FN P90[7] | File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium | Personal defense weapon | File:FN-P90 noBG.jpg |
| Franchi SPAS-12 | File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Combat shotgun | File:Franchi SPAS 12 Grip Safety.jpeg |
| Mossberg 500 | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Riot / Combat shotgun | File:M590A1.png |
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Rocket/Grenade launchers
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Vehicle mounted artillery
| Artillery | Type | Origin | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| M40 | Recoilless rifle (113 units) | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | File:M40 105 mm RR.jpg |
| MK 19 | Grenade launcher | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | File:MK19-02.jpg |
Anti-tank missiles
| Artillery | Type | Origin | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGM-71 TOW | Anti tank version tandem warhead TOW-2A, wireless TOW, and bunker buster version BGM-71H | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | File:Hires 090509-A-4842R-001a.jpg |
| M712 Copperhead | Laser-guided artillery shell | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | File:Copperhead.jpg |
| MILAN | MILAN 1 MILAN 2 |
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| HOT[9] | HOT II | File:Flag of France.svg France File:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany |
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Anti-aircraft Weapons/Vehicles
| Artillery | Type | Origin | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K32 Strela-2 | Surface-to-air missile | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union | File:SA-7.jpg | |
| ZU-23-2 | Anti-aircraft gun | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union | File:Zu-23 30 M1-3 - InnovationDay2013part1-40.jpg | |
| ZPU | Anti-aircraft gun | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union | File:Moroccan ZPU-2 in Land Cruiser.jpg |
Helmets
| Brand | Origin | Type | Photos | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECH | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Combat helmet | File:PEO Soldier Enhanced Combat Helmet profile.jpg | Standard issue helmet of the Lebanese army replaced the Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops in 2018 |
| PASGT | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Combat helmet | File:Casque-spectra-cam.JPG | Former Standard issue helmet for the Lebanese army replaced by the Enhanced Combat Helmet in 2018 |
| MICH / ACH | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Combat helmet | File:ACH with Axon Flex 2.jpg | Used by the Lebanese Special Operations Command and some other units |
| Ops-Core FAST Helmet | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Combat helmet | File:Ops-Core FAST helmet.jpg | Main users are the Lebanese Special Operations Command and the intervention regiments also seen used by conventional brigades |
| Modèle 1978 helmet | File:Flag of France.svg France | Combat helmet | File:Casque-F1-para-img 1027.jpg | Limited use |
Optics
Night vision equipment
Unarmored vehicles
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Tanks
| Model | Versions | Origin | In service | Pictures | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 | A3 | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 10 [11] | File:An M60A3 main battle tank from the 1ST Platoon, 48th Brigade, 108th Armored Division, Georgia National Guard, moves through a recently cleared roadblock during the training exercise Company Team Defense.jpg | Delivery in 2009 4 M60A3 TTS and 6 M60A3 IFCS ref. Lebanese Army magazine issue of December 2009 issue number 294. |
| M48 | A5PI | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 66 | File:Family Day 1981 - Children Examining a M48 Patton.jpg | Delivery in 1984 of a total number of 106. Used by the 5th Infantry brigade and the 1st Armoured regiment which brings the total number to 81. As of 2024, the Lebanese army operates and maintains 66 M48A5 tanks. International Institute for Strategic Studies (2023). The Military Balance. Routledge. Retrieved October 2, 2024. |
| T-54/55 | T-55A, T-54B, T-54A, T-54-3, T-54-2 | File:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union | ~40 Operational ~100 Non-Operational | File:T-55 skos RB.jpg | In 1988 Iraq delivered an unknown number of T-54/55, around 50 from militias after the civil war, 30 T-55 delivered from Libya after the civil war, 180 delivered in 1993 from Syria. Used as support by some Infantry Brigades, but it's main operators are the 2nd Armored Brigade and the 3rd Mechanized Brigade, between them operating roughly 40 T-55A/T-55B/T-55MV. The Lebanese army possesses roughly 140 in total, with most being non-operational, mainly T-54 and subsequent variants as well as T-55A tanks. |
Armored personnel carrier
| Model | Versions | Origin | In service | Notes | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1151 | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 259 | +300 TBD | File:M1151.jpg | |
| M113 | A2, A3, M577 | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 1,275 | Many armed with BGM-71 TOW, ZPU and ZU-23-2;some are captured from Israeli army in 2006 Lebanon War and 1982 Lebanon War | File:Military vehicles in downtown Tripoli, Lebanon.jpg |
| VAB | VTT | File:Flag of France.svg France | 100 | Used also by the military police | File:French VAB APC during Operation Desert Shield.JPEG |
Armored fighting vehicle
| Model | Versions | Origin | In service | Notes | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Fighting Vehicle | M2A2 ODS | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 32 | File:30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (49127426106).jpg | |
| AIFV-B-C25 | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | 16 | 16 ex-Belgian AIFV-B-C25 vehicles. | File:UA YPR-765 in Bakhmut region 03.jpg | |
| VAB | Mephisto ATGM | File:Flag of France.svg France | 35[9] | Equipped with HOT II missiles | File:VAB Mephisto.JPEG |
| Panhard AML | File:Flag of France.svg France | 45 | File:AML-90 DM-SC-91-12079.JPEG |
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Artillery
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Logistics and engineering equipment
- Minecat 230 Minesweeper[13]
- Armtrac 100 Minesweeper
- Armtrac 75 Minesweeper[14]
- Bozena Minesweeper
- Mini MineWolf
- Bulldozers (Armored and Non-armored)
- M52
- M813, M816 Wrecker, M818
- M543 Wrecker
- M49A2 Fuel tank truck
- Ural 4320 Crane
- M915
- Volvo NL10/NL12
- GMC TopKick
- Hino Trucks
- Jeep Wagoneer Signal truck
- Autoneige Snow Trac
- Thomas Built Buses
- Nissan Buses
Military simulation
- Janus[15][16][17]
- Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 [18]
- TOW anti-tank simulators
- Milan anti-tank simulators
- VAB Mephisto simulators[19]
Recent supplies
- The United Kingdom donated 1.2 million euros worth of armoured vehicle parts in May 2023.[20]
- Lebanese Army received 3 Huey 2 helicopters from the US in February 2021[21]
- Lebanese Army received VAB and Hot missiles and other equipment from France on May 30-2017
- Lebanon received 12 M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer from Jordan in March 2015 and 400 Tow 2 by June 2015.
- Lebanon received 72 M-198 Howitzers from the United States on February 8, 2015, along with M1044 (Up-Armored HMMWV) vehicles donated by the US, as part of the aid for fighting terrorism.[22]
- Lebanon received 120 Land Rover Defender 90 from the United Kingdom on December 10, 2013.[23]
- Lebanon received 71 HMMWVs, M1038 Cargo/Troop Carrier, M1026 Armament Carrier w/ Basic Armor, M1044 Armament Carrier w/ Supplemental Armor, vehicles donated by the US on August 17, 2013[24]
- During August 2013 France has enhanced the operational capacities of the Lebanese army by providing military equipment. The gift, includes bulletproof vests, optical equipment and HOT missiles for Gazelle Helicopter[25]
- Lebanon received 31 M1151 (Up-Armored HMMWV) vehicles donated by the US on August 17, 2012
- Lebanon received 24 M1151 (Up-Armored HMMWV) vehicles donated by the US on July 22, 2011
- Lebanon received 106 vehicles donated by the UN in Lebanon on the Thirteenth of May 2011
- Lebanon received 30 M-198 Howitzers in January, 2010.[26] This follows an earlier supply of 41 Howitzers in 2008, and 36 Howitzers operated by the LAF since the 80's.
- Lebanon received 16 AIFVs and 12 M-113 Ambulances early December 2009, these were purchased from Belgium.[27]
- On May 22, Lebanon officially announced the delivery of the first 10 M60/A3, one M88, and several other items during a ceremony at Beirut International Airport.
- On March 23, 2009, the LAF took delivery of 40 HMMWVs, and 9 sport utility vehicles from the USA.[28]
- On March 20, 2009, the LAF purchased 6 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4×4i.[29]
- On December 28, 2008, the USA delivered 72 HMMWVs were recently delivered, Twelve of these vehicles are ambulances.[30]
- During 2008, the US supplied Lebanon with 200 M35A3 and 41 M198 Howitzers.[31]
- As of March 2008, The Netherlands has donated 100 DAF trucks to the Lebanese Army.[32]
See also
- List of former equipment of the Lebanese Armed Forces
- List of weapons of the Lebanese Civil War
- Cedar rocket
References
- ↑ "Heavy U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon Arrives ahead of Elections". Naharnet Newsdesk. April 9, 2009. Archived from the original on November 30, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (27 January 2009). ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.
- ↑ Christopher J. Castelli (September 2008). "Department of Defense to equip Lebanon's Special Forces with Small Arms, Vehicles" (PDF). DISAM Journal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
- ↑ Daniel Watters. "The 5.56 X 45mm: 2008". The Gun Zone. Archived from the original on 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ↑ "Report: Profiling the Small Arms Industry – World Policy Institute – Research Project". World Policy Institute. November 2000. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ↑ McNab, Chris (2002). 20th Century Military Uniforms (2nd ed.). Kent: Grange Books. ISBN 1-84013-476-3.
- ↑ Thomas Smith Jr., W. (October 10, 2007). "Black-Masked Commandos Training By The Sea". National Review. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2009.
- ↑ "Mk.153 SMAW Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 laf-digest.blogspot.com/2017/05/laf-receives-15-vab-hot-and-hundreds-of.html
- ↑ "Security assistance enterprise delivers to Lebanese troops". Archived from the original on 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ↑ The Military Balance 2023. International Institute for Strategic Studies. 2023. ISBN 978-1-000-91073-5.
- ↑ The Military Balance 2024. International Institute for Strategic Studies. 2024. ISBN 978-1-040-05115-3.
- ↑ "كاسحة الألغامالجيش يتسلم كاسحة ألغام هبة من حكومة النروج". August 2005. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ↑ "كاسحة الألغام "Armtrac" في تجربة تدليلية". April 2006. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ↑ افتتاح المشبّه التكتي. Lebanese Army Magazine (in Arabic). August 2006. Archived from the original on 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
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{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Cubic to Provide Small-Arms Trainers to New International Customers". Newsroom. Cubic Corporation. October 1, 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ↑ office_zzam (2018-11-27). "Second batch of French VAB HOT Mephisto antitank armored vehicles deli". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ↑ "UK donates equipment to the Lebanese Army". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ "Lebanon: Army receives US-donated helicopters worth $32 million | the National". 14 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ↑ "The Handover ceremony of equipment presented as a donation from the US authorities to the Lebanese Army". Archived from the original on 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
- ↑ "الجيش اللبناني يتسلّم مساعدات عسكرية بريطانية". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "More New Comers to the LAF". milinme.wordpress. August 17, 2013. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ↑ "La France donne des équipements à l'armée libanaise - cérémonie à la base aérienne de Beyrouth". Ambassade de France à Beyrouth. August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on January 5, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ↑ "تسلّم مدافع وأعتدة وذخائر مختلفة". Lebanese Army News. Lebanese Army. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ↑ "De Crem confirms the delivery of ex-Belgian AIFVs and M-113 Ambulances" (in Dutch and English). Belgian House of Representatives. January 6, 2010. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
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- ↑ "Lebanese Army purchases Kawasaki ATVs from RYMCO". Rymco. March 20, 2009. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
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