Complex sentence: The equipment of the LAF is outdated due to lack of funds, political bickering and until the 2000s, the presence of foreign forces, however the government is working hard with its partners to greatly improve the army's capabilities.
Split into simpler sentences: The equipment of the LAF is outdated due to lack of funds, political bickering and until the 2000s, the presence of foreign forces. The Lebanese government is working hard with its partners to improve the army's capabilities.