List of equipment of the Lebanese Armed Forces

Lebanese Armed Forces equipment still contains significant amounts of old weaponry, but it has embarked on some major improvements recently. 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 purchases and/or military aid 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, including Humvees, M35s, Mk 19 grenade launchers, M141 Bunker Defeat Munitions, TOW 2, HELLFIRE 2, AT4, and Barrett M107 .50 Cal. snipers. 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, and promised to deliver all water patrol boats and more utility, and attack helicopters.

Recent acquisitions & military aid The United Kingdom donated 1.2 million euros worth of armoured vehicle parts in May 2023. Lebanese Army received 3 Huey 2 helicopters from the US in February 2021. The Lebanese Army received VAB and Hot missiles and other equipment from France on May 30, 2017. Lebanon received 12 M109 155mm self-propelled howitzers 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. Lebanon received 120 Land Rover Defender 90s from the United Kingdom on December 10, 2013. Lebanon received 71 HMMWVs, M1038 Cargo/Troop Carrier, M1026 Armament Carrier with Basic Armor, M1044 Armament Carrier w/ Supplemental Armor, vehicles donated by the US on August 17, 2013. In August 2013 France enhanced the operational capacities of the Lebanese army by providing military equipment. The gift included bulletproof vests, optical equipment and HOT missiles for Gazelle Helicopter. 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 13 May 2011. Lebanon received 30 M-198 Howitzers in January, 2010. This followed an earlier supply of 41 Howitzers in 2008, and 36 Howitzers operated by the LAF since the 80s. Lebanon received 16 AIFVs and 12 M-113 ambulances in early December 2009, purchased from Belgium. 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 US. On March 20, 2009, the LAF purchased 6 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4×4is. On December 28, 2008, the US delivered 72 HMMWVs. Twelve of these were ambulances. During 2008, the US supplied Lebanon with 200 M35A3 and 41 M198 Howitzers. As of March 2008, the Netherlands had donated 100 DAF trucks to the Lebanese Army. 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 a Saudi official, that Saudi Arabia halted the $3 billion program for military supplies to Lebanon.

Weapons NameImageOriginCaliberNotesReferencePistolsBrowning Hi-Power9×19mm ParabellumStandard-issue for military and police.Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (27 January 2009). .Glock 17, 19, 18, and 43x9×19mm ParabellumIn use with Special Forces.https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/en/content/training-maneuversBeretta 929×19mm ParabellumLimited use by Special Forceshttps://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/en/content/training-maneuversP-64 CZAK9×18mm MakarovIn reserveHeckler & Koch P79×19mm ParabellumMAB PA-159×19mm ParabellumSubmachinegunsFN P90FN 5.7×28mmCurrently in storage.Heckler & Koch MP59x19mm ParabellumA3 variant and K variant used. Used by Marine Commandos.ShotgunsFranchi SPAS-1212 GaugeMossberg 50012 GaugeAssault Rifles & CarbinesM4 carbine5.56x45mm NATOStandard-issue rifle of all intervention regiments and special forces units. Also widely used by conventional infantry. M4 components being sold to Lebanese special forces. M4/M4A1s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package. More M4/M4A1s announced to be sold via FMS program in 2017.M16A1/A2/A45.56x45mm NATOStandard-issue rifle. In total 70,000 M16A4 were being received. All deliveries were scheduled to be made in 2021 to replace the remaining M16A1 variant.CQBR Mk.185.56x45mm NATOUsed by the Navy Commandos and the Airborne regiment.AK-745.45x39mmLimited usage. AK 74U is widely used by the Lebanese Navy. Other variants, such as AKS 74, AK74M, are used by the Artillery and Armored Brigades. https://unifil.unmissions.org/en/news/mtf-carries-out-boarding-exercise-laf-navy-0 Beretta ARX1605.56x45mm NATOLimited usage. documented usage during training with Italian Armed Forces of the UNIFIL.Heckler & Koch G365.56x45mm NATOSeen in use by ISF Intelligence units. https://www.annahar.com/lebanon/society/221148/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9---%D8%B4%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D9%81-5-%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D8%B4%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B5%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7Daewoo Precision Industries K25.56x45mm NATOLimited usage. only documented use was in training with UNIFIL's ROK Armed Forces.Battle RiflesHeckler & Koch G37.62x51mm NATOOnly used for cadet training. G3A3 and G3A4 Variants usedSniper RiflesSteyr SSG 697.62x51mm NATOM247.62x51mm NATOBarrett MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR).338 or 7.62x51mm NATOConfirmed use and document, replacing old M24s mainly in use with Special ForcesDesignated Marksman RiflesM1107.62x51mm NATOQBU-885.8×42mm144 Units Limited use. Donated by China in 2015, received in July 2016.Anti-Materiel RiflesBarrett M82/M10712.7x99mm NATOLight Machine GunsM2495.56x45mm NATO Service SAW, active with all branches and regiments.MK-465.56x45mm NATO Mainly used by Airborne Regiment, and Lebanese Commando RegimentFN Minimi5.56x45mm NATOMedium Machine GunsM1919 Browning.30-06 SpringfieldM1919A4 Variant Used800 delivered by United States in 2016.General-Purpose Machine GunsPK machine gun7.62x54mmRPKM Variant also UsedRheinmetall MG 37.62x51mm NATOM60 machine gun7.62x51mm NATO320 delivered by United States in 2016.M2407.62x51mm NATOFN MAG7.62x51mm NATOHeavy Machine GunsM2 Browning12.7x99mm NATOM2HB Variant UsedDShK12.7x108mmDShKM Variant UsedGrenade systemsM67 grenadeMass 14 oz (400 g) Length 3.53 in (90 mm) Diameter 2.5 in (64 mm).Mark 2 "Pineapple" Fragmentation Hand/Rifle GrenadeMass About 1 lb 5 oz (600 g) depending upon filling Length 3.5 inches (89 mm) body 4.5 inches (110 mm) overall Diameter 2.3 inches (58 mm)M18 smoke grenadeMass 19 oz (540 g) Length 5.75 in (146 mm) Diameter 2.50 in (64 mm) Filling weight 11.4 oz (320 g) Detonation mechanism Pyrotechnic M201A1 Pull-ring delay Igniter (1.0–2.3 seconds).Grenade LaunchersM20340x46mm GrenadeUnder-Barrel Grenade Launcher used with M4Mk 19 grenade launcher40 mm grenade launcher Many are turret on M1151a1 and M1043\1044 Humvee vehicles. 50 delivered in 2016 by United States and 200 delivered in 2018.Beretta GLX16040X46mm GrenadeUnder-Barrel Grenade Launcher used with Beretta ARX160 Land mine systemsTM-57 anti-tank mineDiameter: 305 mm Height With MVM-583 fuze: 108 mm With MVSh-46 tilt rod fuze: 260 mm Activation pressure: 120–450 kF (21 kg tilt pressure) Weight Full assembly: 8.6 kg Charge: 5.7The TM-57 mine is a large, circular Soviet metal-cased blast anti-tank mine. It can either be triggered by a pressure or a tilt-rod fuze.A PBS report in December 2025 specifically mentioned LAF forces using TM-57 mines in their operations, highlighting their large explosive content. Context: These mines are deployed for defense and to counter heavy threats, often in areas where armed groups like Hezbollah operate, as seen in recent seizures of bunkers.TM-62M anti-tank mineDiameter: 305 mm Height With MVM-583 fuze: 108 mm With MVSh-46 tilt rod fuze: 260 mm Activation pressure: 120–450 kF (21 kg tilt pressure) Weight Full assembly: 8.6 kg Charge: 5.7 kg (TNT).The TM-46 mine is a large, circular, metal-cased Soviet anti-tank mine. It uses either a pressure or tilt-rod fuze, which is screwed into the top. Anti-tank mines with this type of fuze were capable of inflicting much more damage to armored vehicles, when compared to a typical anti-personnel mine.TMA-3 anti-tank mine TMA-4 anti-tank mine TMA-5 anti-tank mineTMA-3 mine: Diameter: 265 mm Height (with fuze): 110 mm Weight: 7 kg Explosive content: 6.5 kg of TNT Operating pressure: 180 kg TMA-4 mine:Diameter: 284 mm Height (with fuse): 110 mm Weight: 6 kg Explosive content: 5.5 kg of TNT Operating pressure: 100 to 200 kg TMA-5 mine:Length: 300 mm Width: 275 mm Height: 110 mm Weight: 6.6 kg Explosive content: 5.5 kg of TNT Operating pressure: 100 to 300 kg.M6A1 anti-tank mineDiameter: 13 inches (330 mm) Height: 3.6 inches (91 mm) with arming plug Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg) Explosive content: 12 pounds (5.4 kg) of TNT Operating pressure: 350 pounds (160 kg)M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine3.5 lb (1.6 kg) Length 8.5 in (216 mm) Width 1.5 in (38 mm) Height 4.9 in (124 mm) Caliber .125, or 1⁄8-inch (3.2 mm) diameter steel balls, about 700 per unit Muzzle velocity 3,995 ft/s (1,218 m/s) Effective firing range 160 ft (50 m) Maximum firing range 820 ft (250 m) Sights Peep sight on early models, later a knife edge sight Filling C-4 Filling weight 24 oz (680 g) Detonation mechanism Blasting Cap Assembly M4M7A1 anti-tank mineWeight: 2.2 kg Explosive content: 1.62 kg of Tetryl Length: 178 mm Width: 114 mm Height: 64 mm Operating pressure: 60 to 110 kgM15 anti-tank mineWeight: 14.3 kg Explosive content: 10.3 kg of Composition B Diameter: 333 mm Height: 150 mm Operating pressure: 160 to 340 kg (for the M603 pressure fuze)M19 anti-tank mineWeight: 12.56 kg Explosive content: 9.53 kg of Composition B Length: 332 mm Width: 332 mm Height: 94 mm