A new group of Libyan special forces personnel from the Sa’iqa (lightning) and Paratrooper units under the General Staff of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in western Libya has departed for Italy to undergo an eight-month specialised training programme.
According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Moral Guidance, the contingent left from Misrata International Airport on Monday. The departure was attended by the Commander of the Special Forces, Brigadier General Mohamed Al-Sadda’i, along with representatives from the Training Directorate, the Libyan-Italian Committee, and Misrata Airbase.
This marks the third batch of Libyan special forces to receive such training in Italy, as part of a broader technical agreement between Libya and Italy. The programme focuses on enhancing combat readiness, operational tactics, and airborne capabilities, particularly in special operations and parachute deployment.
The Libyan-Italian military cooperation aims to modernise Libya’s elite units by providing professional training and logistical support, contributing to the broader goal of restructuring and strengthening Libya’s security sector.
The training initiative reflects continued collaboration between Tripoli and Rome in areas of defence and capacity building. It also comes amid ongoing efforts by Libyan authorities to professionalise military institutions and align them with international standards, particularly in the wake of years of political fragmentation and conflict.
