Submarine forces (Libya), Submarines - Submarine forces

The Libyan Navy possesses two Foxtrot class (Project 641) SS: Al Khyber 315 and Al Hunain 316, the nominally operational survivors of six of the class which were originally transferred from the USSR, the last in April 1982. In late 1995, Israeli sources reported that Libya's submarine force had been effectively decommissioned, with one of its Foxtrot boats abandoned in Lithuania after UN sanctions halted a refit and another sunk in 1993. No routine patrols have been seen since 1984 although both boats have been reported conducting surface patrols. One submarine was reported to be in dry dock at Tripoli during 2003 and Al Khyber is reported to be sea-going, however a return to full operational capability remains unlikely. It has been reported that the two remaining Foxtrot-class vessels are no longer considered to be viable candidates for refitting and may be abandoned entirely in coming years.

There are unconfirmed reports of six two-man Mala-class SDVs, which can carry 249 kg of limpet mines, equipping Libya's naval infantry battalion stationed at Sidi Bilal. Two units were transferred from Yugoslavia in each of the years 1977, 1981 and 1982. However, their operational status is doubtful and all are probably non-operational.

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Publication Title	Jane's Underwater Warfare Systems
Publication date	Nov 10, 2010
Section	Submarines - Submarine forces
Publication synopsis	Jane's Underwater Warfare Systems helps track major technological and force developments, vital for assessing military capability and developing defensive systems. You will find the very latest in communications and sonar systems, escape and rescue systems and unmanned vehicles, available or under development, for evaluation and comparison. In-depth coverage is provided on underwater weapons, equipment and related systems currently in service or offered on the market. Details on system components, specifications and manufacturers will also help you assess market opportunities and competitors. In addition to the latest strategic intelligence on force developments and equipment analysis, you will find information on research and development organisations worldwide, allowing you to track underwater research.
Key contents include	Submarines - forces and design, escape and rescue Anti-submarine warfare Underwater weapons and sensors Mine warfare and forces Mine countermeasure forces Associated underwater warfare systems Oceanographic and hydrographic survey equipment Training and simulation systems Submarine radar Signature management
Different sections provide in-depth detail covering	Analysis Anti-Submarine Warfare - Countermeasures Anti-Submarine Warfare - Electro-Optical Sensors Anti-Submarine Warfare - Magnetic Anomaly Detection Systems Anti-Submarine Warfare - Sonar Systems Anti-Submarine Warfare - Submarine And Surface Ship Asw Combat Management Anti-Submarine Warfare - Submarine Escape And Rescue Systems Anti-Submarine Warfare - Underwater Communications Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Consoles And Displays Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Environmental Measuring Systems Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - General Navigation Equipment Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Oceanographic And Hydrographic Survey Equipment Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Prediction Systems Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Signature Management Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Submarine Radar Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Training And Simulation Systems Associated Underwater Warfare Systems - Transducers, Hydrophones And Pingers Command And Control Systems Contractors Countermeasures - Acoustic Decoys Countermeasures - Electronic Warfare Glossary Mine Warfare - Divers' Equipment Mine Warfare - Mine Clearance Systems Mine Warfare - Mine Warfare Mine Warfare - Mine Warfare Combat Management Mine Warfare - Mine Warfare Laser Systems Mine Warfare - Minehunting Sonar Systems Mine Warfare - Underwater Vehicle Ancillary Equipment Mine Warfare - Underwater Vehicles Mine Warfare Forces - Mine Warfare Vessel Designs Mine Warfare Vessels - Mine Warfare Forces Mine Warfare Vessels - Mine Warfare Vessel Designs Miscellaneous Equipment Nato Designations Of Russian Equipment Research And Development Signature Management - Acoustic Control Signature Management - Acoustic Ranges Signature Management - Degaussing Systems Signature Management - Magnetic Ranges Signature Management - Multi-Influence Ranges Sonar Systems - Airborne Acoustic Processing And Receiving Systems Sonar Systems - Airborne Dipping Sonars Sonar Systems - Sonobuoys Sonar Systems - Static Detection Systems Sonar Systems - Submarine Sonar Systems Sonar Systems - Surface Ship Sonar Systems Submarine And Surface Ship Asw Combat Information Systems Submarines - Aspects Of Submarine Design Submarines - Machinery And Platform Control Systems Submarines - Submarine And Submersible Designs Submarines - Submarine Escape And Rescue Systems Submarines - Submarine Forces Submarines - The Submarine Training And Simulation Systems - Aircraft Asw Equipment Trainers Training And Simulation Systems - Command Team Trainers Training And Simulation Systems - Mine Warfare Trainers Training And Simulation Systems - Sonar Equipment Trainers Training And Simulation Systems - Submarine Equipment Trainers Training And Simulation Systems - Targets Underwater Communications - Communications Buoys Underwater Communications - Submarine Communications Systems Underwater Communications - Underwater Telephones Underwater Weapons - Asw Rockets And Depth Charges Underwater Weapons - Guided Asw/Asuw Weapons Underwater Weapons - Mines Underwater Weapons - Strategic And Cruise Missiles Underwater Weapons - Torpedoes

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