The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is a Brigade sized element, made up of a land component (3 Regiments), a Maritime Squadron and an Air Wing.

It is responsible for:

• defending the territorial integrity of the Maltese Islands on land, at sea and in the air;

• provide for security with sensitive locations;

• provide search and rescue services within Malta's Search and Rescue Region;

• enforce law at sea;

• provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) cover;

• provide assistance to other Government entities and in case of civil emergencies (such as floods, pollution, explosions and air disasters); and

• provide for State Ceremonial duties.

The AFM is also committed to contribute towards international peace and stability by participating in EU-led Crisis Management Operations. 

For more information about the Armed Forces of Malta click here.