Operations Centre
The AFM Operations Centre is located at Luqa Barracks. It is a multi-function structure, fulfilling various roles on the national and international level. Most of these functions go towards the fulfilment of international obligations on behalf of the State as well as other functions that are considered vital on a national level. In consideration of […]
Maritime Operations
The AFM conducts a wide range of operations in the maritime domain. These include: Support marine conservation research projects; Maritime Resources The resources available to the AFM for the conduct of maritime operations include the patrol vessels and small boats operated by Maritime Squadron, the fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters operated by the Air Wing and the […]
Land Operations
As one of the national instruments of Government, the AFM is predominantly engaged in military and wider security operations in order to safeguard Malta’s territorial integrity. It has also been entrusted to act in support of the foreign and security policies of the Government of Malta, by deploying military forces abroad as pledges of support […]
Air Operations
The Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta performs a number of operations including; Search and Rescue Operations The AFM has been responsible for SAR operations since 1978, when, the Royal Air Force 1151 Marine Craft Unit was disbanded in view of the departure of the British Forces from Malta. Since the inception of […]