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Tag Archives: AFM
Pressure Points in the Central Mediterranean
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
Posted in ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS, Island Fortress, Malta, WORLD MILITARY
Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, border, CentralMed, defense procurement, EnergySecurity, EU, EU funding, European Union, fleet renewal, FORZI ARMATI, FRONTEX, HybridWarfare, illegal migration, irregular migration, MALTA, Malta defense, MaltaSecurity, MALTESE, MALTESE MILITARY, MALTIN, maritime budget, maritime security, MaritimeAwareness, Mediterranean security, migration, MigrationReady, military planning, naval strategy, strategic planning, Valletta
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Gaps at Sea: Why Malta Needs a Unified Naval Strategy
We trace two decades of stopgap naval decisions in Malta—from the lone P61 to the belated P71—and shows how reactive procurement, heavy reliance on EU funding, and shifting military roles have left gaps in maritime defense. We argue for a unified, long-term strategy driven by stable budgeting and clear leadership so that Malta can replace one-off fixes with a fleet built for future security challenges. Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS
Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, border, defense procurement, EU, EU funding, European Union, fleet renewal, FORZI ARMATI, FRONTEX, MALTA, Malta defense, MALTESE, MALTESE MILITARY, MALTIN, maritime budget, maritime security, Mediterranean security, military planning, naval strategy, P61, P71, strategic planning
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Reactive to Proactive: Building Malta’s Long-Term Maritime Defense
Tracing two decades of stopgap naval decisions in Malta—from the lone P61 to the belated P71—and shows how reactive procurement, heavy reliance on EU funding, and shifting military roles have left gaps in maritime defense. We argue for a unified, long-term strategy driven by stable budgeting and clear leadership so that Malta can replace one-off fixes with a fleet built for future security challenges. Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS
Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, border, defense procurement, EU, EU funding, European Union, fleet renewal, FORZI ARMATI, FRONTEX, illegal migration, irregular migration, MALTA, Malta defense, MALTESE, MALTESE MILITARY, MALTIN, maritime budget, maritime security, Mediterranean security, military planning, naval strategy, P61, P71, strategic planning
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Malta’s Quiet Watch: Reading the Ukraine Conflict from the Central Mediterranean
Malta’s unique position between Europe, North Africa and the Levant reveals early signals from the Ukraine conflict. Watching energy prices, bond yields and maritime traffic, Malta’s diplomats need to transform subtle shifts into practical insights for regional stability. Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS
Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, border, Central Mediterranean, commodity shipments, diplomatic strategy, energy markets, EU, European geopolitics, European Union, FORZI ARMATI, hybrid warfare, MALTA, Malta diplomacy, MALTESE, MALTESE MILITARY, MALTIN, maritime security, market signals, military posture, nuclear deterrence, open-source intelligence, port monitoring, refugee flows, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Valletta
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Malta’s defence force needs to get back to basics
Investing in defence is essential, but what truly makes a difference is how efficiently Malta allocates and strategically focuses its military resources. Continue reading
Call for enlistment of volunteer reserves in the Armed Forces
Call for enlistment of volunteer reserves in the Armed Forces The Armed Forces of Malta invite applications for the enlistment of reservists to serve in the Volunteer Reserve Force of the AFM. In line with a recent Act … Continue reading
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Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, EVRF, FAM, FORZI ARMATI, FORZI ARMATIVTA' MALTA, MALTA, RESERVISTS
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GC anniversary commemoration at Siege Bell Monument, Valletta
The annual George Cross award to the nation of Malta during World War 2 will once again be held this year by the George Cross Island Association (GCIA) at the Siege Bell Monument in Valletta, next Wednesday 15th April, 2015 … Continue reading
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Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, CAFM, COMMANDER AFM, COMMANDER ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, GC, GC ANNIVERSARY, GCIA, George Cross, GEORGE CROSS ISLAND ASSOCIATION, GRAND HARBOUR, MALTA, MARIE LOUISE COLEIRO PRECA, SIEGE BELL, SIEGE BELL MONUMENT, SIEGE BELL VALLETTA, SIEGE BELL WAR MONUMENT, Valletta, WORLD WAR 2, WORLD WAR TWO, WW2, WWII
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MARCH FOR PUTTINU – Maltese soldiers yomping for charity this Christmas
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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Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES, FORZI ARMATI, MALTA, MALTIN, march for puttinu, road march, route march, YOMP
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MALTA FROM THE AIR, AS PROBABLY RARELY SEEN BEFORE, A MALTESE MILITARY PILOT’S VIEWPOINT
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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Tagged AFM, ARMED FORCES OF MALTA, BULLDOG, FORZI ARMATI, MALTA, MALTIN
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