In a first, Libya's rival forces take part in joint US-led military exercises

In a first, Libya's rival forces take part in joint US-led military exercises

Forces from Libya's east- and west-based administrations participated in U.S. special forces exercises in the central city ​of Sirte on Tuesday in the first such joint military ‌event including the former civil war rivals.

Flintlock 26 Commences in Côte d'Ivoire and Libya

SIRTE, Libya, and ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire – Exercise Flintlock 2026, U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations exercise, officially began with dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire on April 14, 2026.

In a first, Libya’s rival forces take part in joint US-led military exercises – Channel Africa

Libya, US, Italy Announce Launch of “Flintlock 2026” Joint Military Exercise – The North Africa Post

Libya, the United States and Italy have issued Monday a joint statement announcing the launch of “Flintlock 2026” military exercise, scheduled to officially begin later this Week. The exercise, part of the annual program led by the United States Africa Command, brings together forces from more than 30 countries, including Libya, and will involve coordinated […]

Libya's Rival Forces Take Part in Joint US-Led Military Exercises for 1st Time

Libya's Rival Forces Take Part in Joint US-Led Military Exercises for 1st Time

Libya, Italy, and the United States Announce Flintlock 2026 Exercise in Libya

Senior leaders from Libya, Italy, and the United States have issued a joint announcement confirming the start of exercise Flintlock 2026 in Libya, with the formal commencement to follow an opening ceremony in Sirte this week. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual multinational special operations exercise, convenes forces from over 30 nations across Cote d’Ivoire