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US Drone Conducts 10-Hour Surveillance Mission Near Libyan Capital, Tripoli

September 18, 2025
US Drone Conducts 10-Hour Surveillance Mission Near Libyan Capital, Tripoli

US Drone Conducts 10-Hour Surveillance Mission Near Libyan Capital, Tripoli

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A US Navy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft carried out a prolonged surveillance mission over the central Mediterranean off Libya’s coast this week, underscoring Washington’s ongoing focus on security developments in the region.

According to flight-tracking data from the specialist site ItaMilRadar, the drone took off from Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily early Wednesday and headed south across the Mediterranean. It spent nearly 10 continuous hours flying near the Libyan capital, Tripoli, before returning to base.

The MQ-4C Triton, derived from the RQ-4 Global Hawk platform, is a long-range, high-altitude surveillance drone designed for maritime reconnaissance. With the ability to remain airborne for more than 24 hours, it provides wide-area monitoring of sea lanes, shipping activity, and potential security threats across contested waters.

The extended flight near Libya highlights the country’s continued strategic importance to US and NATO surveillance operations. Libya’s vast coastline has long been a hub for smuggling and irregular migration toward Europe, as well as a focal point for regional rivalries involving foreign military and political influence. Persistent instability and the presence of armed groups make the area a priority for international monitoring.

Analysts note that U.S. drones from Sigonella frequently patrol the central Mediterranean, signaling Washington’s commitment to safeguarding maritime routes and maintaining situational awareness in an area where NATO allies, Russia, and Turkey all exert influence.

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