Italy is reported to be sending a naval fleet to monitor the Libyan coast and protect Italian shipping and oil rigs from attacks.
According to DefenseNews, the mission, dubbed Mare Sicuro, or Safe Seas, will likely involve a landing helicopter dock vessel, two FREMM-class frigates, a patrol vessel and Predator UAVs.
A source said the operationn could also involve monitoring Islamic State (IS, ISIS, ISIL) communications in Libya and radar monitoring of shipping.
(Source: DefenseNews)
