France, Lebanon sign Saudi-funded arms deal worth $3 bln

[Gabriel92]

(From what i see,nobody posted a thread about that....)

France, Lebanon sign Saudi-funded arms deal worth $3 bln| Reuters

France will deliver to Lebanon.

-Modernised VABs (probably Vab Mark 3)
-VBLs
-Radars from Thales,communication systems
-Gazelles helicopteres with HOT missiles and also transport helicopters
-Surface to air Mistral (They'll hunt israeli helicopters in the future war. )
-3 patrol boats by CMN,FS56
Some sources say that we'll also deliver some CAESARs artillery.

 

[rmi5]

Is this deal supported for countering Hezballah and Salafists in Lebanon?

 

[Gabriel92]

Is this deal supported for countering Hezballah and Salafists in Lebanon?

Officially yes. (terrorists from Syria yes,but don't know really for hezbollah.)

 

[root]

France jackpot time selling a lot of weapons this year.

 

[SvenSvensonov]

FS56

Combattante FS 56
The Combattante FS 56 is a compact ship with a stealth design capable of high speeds and strong firepower actions for anti-surface warfare and land attack missions. Those qualities make the Combattante FS 56 the vessel of choice when surveillance and attack are key requirements.

With a length of 56 meters and width of 8.2 meters, the Combattante FS 56 is capable of reaching an impressive 38 knots. Its weapon systems consist in a 76mm main gun (Capable of deploying Oto Melara's Vulcano rounds for Land Attack missions) and a 40mm secondary gun at the stern, two 30mm remote weapon stations and 8 MM40 Exocet anti-ship missiles. The crew consists in 32 sailors. The main bridge offers a panoramic 360° visibility. As with the Combattante SWAO 53, navigation, radars, and electronic warfare sensors are all grouped in a single integrated mast.

Mistral

Length 1.86 m
Diameter 90 mm
Crew 1
Effective firing range up to 6 km
Warhead High Explosive with high density Tungsten balls
Warhead weight 2.95 kg
Detonation
mechanism
Laser proximity or impact triggered
Engine Solid Rocket Motor
Speed 800 m/s, approx. Mach 2.6 (high supersonic)
Guidance
system
Infrared homing

Gazelle gunship

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 3 Passengers
• Length: 11.97 m (39 ft 0 in)
• Main rotor diameter: 10.5 m (34 ft 6 in)
• Height: 3.15 m (10 ft 3 in)
• Main rotor area: 86.5 m2 (931 ft2)
• Empty weight: 908 kg (2,002 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,800 kg (3,970 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Astazou IIIA turboshaft, 440 kW (590 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 310 km/h (193 mph)
• Cruising speed: 264 km/h (164 mph)
• Range: 670 km (416 miles)
• Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,405 ft)
• Rate of climb: 9 m/s (1,770 ft/min)

Vab Mark 3

Entered service ?
Crew 2-3 men
Personnel up to 10 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight 12.5 - 20 t
Length 6.7 m
Width 2.55 m
Height 2.2 m
Armament
Main gun 25-mm cannon
Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm
Ammunition load
Main gun 260 rounds
Machine guns 1 000 rounds
Mobility
Engine Renault DXi7 diesel
Engine power 320 / 340 / 400 hp
Maximum road speed 105 km/h
Range 890 km
Maneuverability
Gradient 47%
Side slope 40%
Vertical step 0.5 m
Trench 0.9 m
Fording 1.5 m

*No world beating gear, but still very respectable!

 

[al-Hasani]

Is this deal supported for countering Hezballah and Salafists in Lebanon?

Yes, which in my opinion is a good thing as both are dangerous for the neighborhood and a threat to Lebanon. My "fear" is only that Hezbollah has too much influence in Lebanon and thus the military although this move is a move to change that and make the Lebanese army more independent from local political parties. As it should be as a good military is supposed to protect the nation and people. Not take sides in internal conflicts or serve the interests of such groups.

@Gabriel92

Thank you for this share, bro.

 

[SOHEIL]

Useless weapons...

If you know what i mean...

 

[al-Hasani]

Useless weapons...

If you know what i mean...

Not as useless as your presence and posts.

 

[SOHEIL]

Not as useless as your presence and posts.

 

[Rakan.SA]

yeah they are useless.. they are in need of night goggles and old machine guns from iran lol

(From what i see,nobody posted a thread about that....)

France, Lebanon sign Saudi-funded arms deal worth $3 bln| Reuters

France will deliver to Lebanon.

-Modernised VABs (probably Vab Mark 3)
-VBLs
-Radars from Thales,communication systems
-Gazelles helicopteres with HOT missiles and also transport helicopters
-Surface to air Mistral (They'll hunt israeli helicopters in the future war. )
-3 patrol boats by CMN,FS56
Some sources say that we'll also deliver some CAESARs artillery.

thanks for the info but im sure there are more equipment... if you find further info please share

 

[SOHEIL]

yeah they are useless.. they are in need of night goggles and old machine guns from iran lol


thanks for the info but im sure there are more equipment... if you find further info please share

Weapons are fine! @Gabriel92

But the one who financed the deal is not fine...

Sadly...

This is why i said >>> if you know what i mean!

 

[Gabriel92]

thanks for the info but im sure there are more equipment... if you find further info please share

Some sources say also that we'll deliver anti tank missiles Milan (Milan ER maybe) and also rifles.

des missiles Milan antichar ainsi que des armes légères pour l’infanterie.

FOB – Forces Operations Blog » Le contrat libanais enfin signé (MàJ)

Some sources said that we may deliver some VBCIs,but it was "too big" for Lebanon.
We'll see soon if they are more things.

 

[beast89]

Weapons are fine! @Gabriel92

But the one who financed the deal is not fine...

Sadly...

This is why i said >>> if you know what i mean!

with all that hi-tech weapons GCC have they still dare not attack Assad. These will be useful against ISIS supporters but isn't going to undermine hezbollah influence straight away. Its just to give the impression that Lebanon can adequately defend itself without hezbollah.

 

[The Impulse]

Why don't they get the Gazelle attack helicopters from Egypt instead? would be easier for them, Egypt has more than a hundred of those and license produce it

 

[mike2000]

Some sources say also that we'll deliver anti tank missiles Milan (Milan ER maybe) and also rifles.



FOB – Forces Operations Blog » Le contrat libanais enfin signé (MàJ)

Some sources said that we may deliver some VBCIs,but it was "too big" for Lebanon.
We'll see soon if they are more things.

Why are the frenchies getting all the dollars?? We also want our own deal/dollars.

lool coming to topic, this is indeed a good deal for France's defence industry. Mes felicitations @ Gabriel92.