Military unification efforts remain a key pillar of Libya’s stabilization process, with the Joint Military Commission (5+5), the Joint Military Committees, and the Chiefs of Staff from eastern and western Libya continuing to strengthen coordination and confidence-building measures. Recent meetings, including the July 2026 Sirte gathering, reaffirmed commitments to preserving the ceasefire, unifying Libya’s military institutions, enhancing joint security coordination, and organizing joint military activities. Despite ongoing political divisions, military dialogue remains one of the few areas of sustained cooperation, supported by the United Nations as part of the broader political and security transition.
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Libyan 3+3 Military Committee Meets with AFRICOM and Italy in Sirte
The Libyan Joint Military Committee 3+3 convened in Sirte with representatives from the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Italy to coordinate preparations for the Flintlock 2027 military exercise. This meeting follows the successful execution of Flintlock 2026 and continues efforts to host the upcoming multinational special forces training event. The committee, comprising officers from Libya's General Command in Benghazi and the Ministry of Defense in Tripoli, aims to enhance military cooperation and readiness through this annual exercise led by AFRICOM.
Source: alwasat.ly
Libya and US Agree to Establish Joint Military Operations Room in Sirte
Libya's Deputy Commander of the National Army, General Saddam Haftar, announced an agreement with a US congressional delegation to host the main part of the Flintlock 2027 military exercise and establish a joint military operations room in Sirte. This operations room will include forces from both eastern and western Libya. The initiative aims to unify Libya's military institutions, supported by the US, and includes plans to create a unified Libyan air command and a national center for air force training in Misrata, enhancing national defense cooperation and stability.
Source: aawsat.com