Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta
The Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta is the aerial component of the current Maltese military. The Air Wing has responsibility for the security of Maltese airspace, conducts maritime patrol and Search and Rescue duties, medical evacuation, VIP transport and provides military assistance to other government departments of Malta.
An AFM AW139 over Malta International
A Maltese King Air 200 on display at the Farnborough Air Show
An Agusta-Bell 47G-2 over Malta Int'l airport
The Armed Forces of Malta is the name given to the combined armed services of Malta. The AFM is a brigade sized organisation consisting of a headquarters and three separate battalions, with minimal air and naval forces. Since Malta is the guardian of the European Union's southernmost border, the AFM has an active role in border control.
Armed Forces of Malta AgustaWestland AW139 AS1428 at the 2015 Malta International Airshow
Protector-class patrol boats on anti-piracy training mission in 2011
Malta armed forces ships
Image: Land Rover Defender Netherlands Marine Corps Flickr Joost J. Bakker I Jmuiden