On 17 February, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar announced the launch of the ‘2030 Vision for the Development of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces,’ in the presence of his son and deputy Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, the Secretary-General of the General Command Lieutenant General Khairi al-Tamimi, the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as several other leaders of the LNA. LNA Chief of Staff Khaled Haftar was not present.
According to Haftar, this vision represents a comprehensive strategic pathway that will guide the next phase of military transformation. It aims to establish a new era of professionalism and to build a modern, more capable military institution able to protect the nation, safeguard its sovereignty, and maintain security and stability, grounded in strategic planning, institutional discipline, and long‑term readiness. Haftar described the vision as a national achievement that reflects determination and steadfast commitment to rebuilding the armed forces on strong, modern foundations. He stressed that Vision 2030 is not merely a timeline, but a strategic reconstruction project designed to reshape and strengthen the institution.
According to him, the launch marks the military’s transition into a more advanced stage of readiness and institutional planning, where strategic thinking and clearly defined objectives become central to decision‑making. Haftar said the vision is considered a new, more ambitious phase of military transformation rather than having a fixed endpoint, emphasizing continuous improvement building on previous achievements and preserving gains through discipline and responsibility. Haftar affirmed that the armed forces would reach the highest levels of preparedness, capable of confronting challenges and shaping a more secure and stable future.
The announcement concluded with Haftar formally handing the 2030 Vision document to his deputy, Saddam Haftar, signaling the start of its implementation.
The Vision’s pillars include restructuring military units and reforming command‑and‑control systems; modernizing training and education, including curricula and discipline; and building a professional corps of officers and non‑commissioned officers. They also encompass the introduction of advanced military technologies, notably enhanced C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities; raising overall operational readiness; strengthening border security; and ensuring that the army is able to safeguard national sovereignty and respond effectively to both internal and regional threats.