Category Archives: ARMED FORCES OF MALTA

Lessons from Military Chaos to Civilian Life

Posted on September 4, 2025 by ivanmconsiglio

A reflection on the absurdity of an army obstacle course compared to daily office life, where chaos reigns without warning. The experiences taught valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience. Embracing organised foolishness in challenging situations makes chaos manageable, turning difficulties into shared experiences, ultimately preparing ex Servicemen Vets for life’s unpredictable moments. Continue reading →

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Under Watching Wings: Israeli C 130s and ISR Jets Shadow the Sumud Flotilla

Posted on September 4, 2025 by ivanmconsiglio

The brief landings of three Israeli C – 130s in Sicily and also ISR jet patrols over the Strait of Sicily line up with the Global Sumud Flotilla’s path. Greta Thunberg and volunteers aboard aid ships bound for Gaza may be under close watch. Drone incursions and past intercepts hint at a maritime shadow operation. As the convoy sails toward Malta and beyond, keep an eye on ISR sorties and possible diplomatic ripples if Israel shadows or boards humanitarian vessels again. Continue reading →

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Pressure Points in the Central Mediterranean

Posted on September 4, 2025 by ivanmconsiglio

A Russian submarine off Sicily, U.S. defense tariffs, rising oil prices and shifting migration routes are squeezing the central Mediterranean—and Malta sits right in the squeeze. We unpack those pressures and outline practical steps the Islands can take to stay ahead of the curve. Continue reading →

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Malta’s defence force needs to get back to basics

Posted on February 14, 2025 by ivanmconsiglio

Investing in defence is essential, but what truly makes a difference is how efficiently Malta allocates and strategically focuses its military resources. Continue reading →

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WHAT THE MILITARY REALLY ISN’T: JUST PARADE SQUARE DRILL MARCHING

Posted on June 4, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Any soldier will admit and concede that military drill has multiple benefits, some intangible and some to be realised possibly years later. All of these benefits come to fruition in battle, that’s why soldiers march in the military, but they also are realised in all kinds of aspects of life in general. Continue reading →

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When the X-Files drops the truth

Posted on June 10, 2021 by ivanmconsiglio

Likely that George Orwell’s novel missed its date mark by a little bit, but many will agree that we’re nearly there . . . #goverment #nwo #population #control #newworldorder #elite #explorepage #pinealgland #nature #truthseeker #awake #anonymous #conscious #collective #secretsocieties #openyoureyes … Continue reading →

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LEAVING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

Posted on October 22, 2019 by ivanmconsiglio

On Tuesday 23rd September, 2019, the National Scout Council of The Scouts Association of Malta elected from amongst their council members Captain Reuben Lanfranco, AFM Rtd. as the next Chief Scout to take over from the current outgoing Ing. George … Continue reading →

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New rules for Frontex rescues: EU Parliament approves search and rescue rules to prevent deaths at sea

Posted on April 19, 2014 by ivanmconsiglio

Clearer search and rescue rules for EU border guards dealing with migrants at risk of drowning in the Mediterranean – ©Frontex_Eurosur 2014 New search and rescue rules to clarify how border guards serving in Frontex sea operations should deal with … Continue reading →

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MARCH FOR PUTTINU – Maltese soldiers yomping for charity this Christmas

Posted on November 25, 2013 by ivanmconsiglio

MARCH FOR PUTTINU – Maltese soldiers yomping for charity this Christmas Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/LU8EFoSK2So Sent from my iPhone – small keys; errors are unavoidable

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MALTA FROM THE AIR, AS PROBABLY RARELY SEEN BEFORE, A MALTESE MILITARY PILOT’S VIEWPOINT

Posted on November 23, 2013 by ivanmconsiglio

MALTA FROM THE AIR, AS PROBABLY RARELY SEEN BEFORE, A MALTESE MILITARY PILOT’S VIEWPOINT Watch “AFM BULLDOG Always ready” on YouTube Posted from WordPress for Android

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