Armed Forces of Malta (AFM)

🇲🇹 Ħ𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚 Ġ𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐧 𝐥-𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐳𝐳𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞𝐭 Ġ𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐈𝐥-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐳𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐭𝐚’ 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐣𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐠̇𝐠̇𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐂̇𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐟𝐢𝐥-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜̇𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢

Il-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta kellhom irwol ewlieni fl-appoġġ lill-awtoritajiet ċivili matul l-Elezzjoni Ġenerali 2026, billi għenu biex jiġi żgurat proċess sigur, protett u organiżżat għal kulħadd.

Mill-infurzar ta’ kontroll strett tal-aċċess fil-Kumpless tal-Għadd tal-Voti fin-Naxxar (NCC), sal-provista tal-appoġġ speċjalizzat tal-Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), is-suldati tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta ħadmu bi sħiħ fejn kien l-aktar meħtieġ.

B’ħidma id f’id ma’ aġenziji nazzjonali oħra, l-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta baqgħet impenjata biex tissalvagwardja l-integrità tal-proċess demokratiku ta’ Malta.

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🇲🇹 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

The Armed Forces of Malta played a key role in supporting civil authorities during the 2026 General Election, helping ensure a safe, secure, and well‑organised process for all.

From maintaining strict access control at the Naxxar Counting Complex (NCC) to providing specialised Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) support, Armed Forces of Malta personnel were deployed where it mattered most.

Working side by side with other national agencies, the Armed Forces of Malta remained committed to safeguarding the integrity of Malta’s democratic process.

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𝐒𝐓𝐐𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐉𝐀 𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐈Ċ𝐉𝐀𝐋𝐈 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋-𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐙𝐈 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐓𝐀’ 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀

It-Tnejn, 1 ta’ Ġunju 2026

𝐈𝐥-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐳𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐭𝐚' 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐠ħ𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐳̇𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐟'𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐧-𝐍𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧-𝐍𝐚𝐱𝐱𝐚𝐫

Dalgħodu, speċjalisti mit-Taqsima tal-Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tat-Tielet Reġiment, flimkien ma’ operaturi mid-D Company tal-Ewwel Reġiment, intbagħtu fuq il-post wara rapporti ta’ splużjoni f'Kamra tan-nar fil-limiti tan-Naxxar.

F’koordinazzjoni ma’ entitajiet oħra tal-Gvern, iż-żona ġiet magħluqa sabiex il-membri tal AFM ikunu jistgħu jwettqu operazzjonijiet biex is-sit jitqiegħed f’kundizzjoni sigura u biex tiġi stabbilita l-kawża tal-inċident.

Fil-mument, iż-żona għadha perikoluża. Il-pubbliku huwa mħeġġeġ sabiex jevita l-inħawi u biex jimxi b’mod strett mal-istruzzjonijiet kollha maħruġa mill-awtoritajiet kompetenti u mis-servizzi tal-emerġenza.

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𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Monday, June 1st, 2026

𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐱𝐱𝐚𝐫

This morning, specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Section of the 3rd Regiment, together with operators from D Company, 1st Regiment, were deployed to the scene following reports of an explosion at a fireworks factory in the limits of Naxxar.

In coordination with other government entities, the area has been secured and cordoned off to enable EOD personnel to conduct operations to render the site safe and to establish the cause of the incident.

The area remains hazardous at this time. The public is strongly urged to avoid the vicinity and to strictly adhere to all instructions issued by the relevant authorities and emergency services.

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𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐚̀ 𝐌𝐬𝐚ħħ𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐥-𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐆ħ𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢 𝐟𝐢𝐧-𝐍𝐚𝐱𝐱𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 🗳️🇲🇹

Matul il-ġurnata tal-lum, il-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta komplew jipprovdu servizzi ta’ sigurtà u kontroll tal-aċċess fis-Sala tal-Għadd tal-Voti fin-Naxxar Counting Hall sabiex jiġi żgurat proċess elettorali bla xkiel u ordnat.

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𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐱𝐱𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 🗳️🇲🇹

During the day, the Armed Forces of Malta continued providing security services and access control at the Naxxar Counting Hall to ensure a smooth electoral process.

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𝐍𝐢𝐳̇𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐳𝐳𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐢 Ġ𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚 🗳️🇲🇹

Il-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta huma responsabbli sabiex jistabbilixxu u jżommu s-sigurtà, kif ukoll biex jiżguraw kontroll effettiv tal-aċċess, fil-Kumpless tal-Għadd tal-Voti fin-Naxxar Counting Complex.

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𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🗳️🇲🇹

The Armed Forces of Malta are responsible for establishing and maintaining security, as well as effective access control, at the Naxxar Counting Complex.

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🎯 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐮 𝐈𝐛𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬-𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐝-𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 🏆

Suċċess ieħor għal żewġ membri tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta! 🇲🇹🫡

Prosit lil Staff Sergeant Scerri Albert u Bumbardier Scerri Enrico, missier u iben, li rebħu s-Super Cup tad-Doubles tad-Darts wara prestazzjoni impressjonanti. 🎯

Minn servizz lejn pajjiżna … għal suċċess fuq il-oche! 👏

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🎯 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🏆

Another great achievement for two members of the Armed Forces of Malta! 🇲🇹🫡

Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Scerri Albert and Bombardier Scerri Enrico, father and son, after winning the Darts Doubles Super Cup with an impressive performance. 🎯🔥

From serving their country … to shining on the oche! 👏

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𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐙𝐈 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐓𝐀’ 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀 – 𝐊𝐎𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐓 𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂̇𝐉𝐀𝐋𝐈

Il-Ħamis, 28 ta’ Mejju 2026

𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐙𝐙𝐉𝐎𝐍𝐈 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐓𝐀’ 𝐒𝐀𝐉𝐉𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋-𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐙𝐈 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐓𝐀’ 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀

Dalgħodu, ċ-Ċentru ta’ Koordinazzjoni tas-Salvataġġ (RCC Malta) ġie infurmat li sajjied kellu bżonn evakwazzjoni medika.

Bastiment tas-salvataġġ tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta wettaq l-evakwazzjoni u għadda lill-pazjent lill-istaff mediku tal-Isptar Mater Dei.

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𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀 – 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀

This morning, Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Malta) was informed that a fisherman required medical evacuation.

An Armed Forces of Malta rescue vessel conducted the evacuation and handed over the patient to Mater Dei Hospital medical personnel.

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🏃‍♂️🇲🇹 𝐈𝐥-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐳𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐭𝐚' 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐜̇𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐰 𝐛’𝐬𝐮𝐜̇𝐜̇𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐥-𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚̀ 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳̇𝐳̇𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬-𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐭 𝐥𝐢 𝐠ħ𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚, 𝟐𝟑 𝐭𝐚’ 𝐌𝐞𝐣𝐣𝐮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

L-avveniment kien magħmul minn diversi timijiet, b’żewġ timijiet mill-Forzi Armati ta' Malta involuti. Il-parteċipanti kkompetew f’ġirja ta’ 10 kilometri mimlija ostakli u attivitajiet ta’ team-building tul il-korsa kollha. 💪

It-timijiet tal-Forzi Armati ta' Malta kisbu riżultati eċċellenti, fejn l-ewwel tim tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta kiseb 🥇 l-ewwel post, filwaqt li t-tieni tim tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta kiseb 🥈 it-tieni post.

👏 Prosit lill-parteċipanti kollha tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta għall-prestazzjonijiet u l-ħidma f’tim tagħhom matul l-attività kollha.

🏆 Barra minn dan, ir-rebbieħa tal-attività rebħu l-premju ta’ €500, li ser jiġi mogħti lil Malta Community Chest Fund. ❤️

Prosit lil kull min kien involut! 🇲🇹

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🏃‍♂️🇲🇹 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The event consisted of five teams, with two teams from the Armed Forces of Malta involved. Participants competed in a challenging 10-kilometer trail run featuring various obstacles and team-building activities throughout the course. 💪

The Armed Forces of Malta teams achieved outstanding results, with the first Armed Forces of Malta team placing 🥇 first overall and the second Armed Forces of Malta team securing 🥈 second place.

👏 Congratulations to all Armed Forces of Malta participants for their excellent performance and teamwork throughout the event.

🏆 In addition, the winners of the event were awarded a €500 prize, which will be donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund. ❤️

Kudos to everyone involved! 🇲🇹

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Malta pparteċipat f’Locked Shields 2026. Dan huwa wieħed mill-akbar u l-aktar eżerċizzji kumplessi fid-dinja fid-difiża ċibernetika “live fire”, organizzat mill-Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

L-eżerċizzju ta’ din is-sena ġabar flimkien esperti minn diversi entitajiet governattivi u stakeholders nazzjonali, li ħadmu ma’ sħab internazzjonali sabiex jiddefendu sistemi kritiċi kontra theddid ċibernetiku sofistikat ħafna f’ambjent dinamiku u f’ħin reali.

Malta ngħaqdet mas-Slovenja u l-Italja u kienet irrappreżentata minn disa’ esperti tekniċi ġejjin mill-Ministeru għall-Intern, is-Sigurtà u x-Xogħol, l-MITA, il-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta, il-Korp tal-Pulizija ta’ Malta, MaltaCIP, l-Unità tal-Analiżi tal-Intelliġenza Finanzjarja (FIAU), l-Awtorità għall-Innovazzjoni Diġitali ta’ Malta (MDIA) u Bank of Valletta.

Il-parteċipazzjoni ta’ Malta għal darb’oħra turi impenn qawwi biex tissaħħaħ ir-reżiljenza ċibernetika nazzjonali, tittejjeb il-kooperazzjoni bejn l-entitajiet, u Malta tkompli tagħti kontribut attiv fl-isforzi internazzjonali għad-difiża ċibernetika.

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Malta proudly took part in Locked Shields 2026, the world’s largest and most complex live‑fire cyber defence exercise, organised by the Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

This year’s exercise brought together experts from across government and national stakeholders, working alongside international partners to defend critical systems against highly sophisticated cyber threats in a fast‑paced, real‑time environment.

Malta teamed up with Slovenia and Italy and was represented by 9 technical experts from the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, Malta Information Technology Agency, Armed Forces of Malta, Malta Police Force, MaltaCIP, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, Malta Digital Innovation Authority and Bank of Valletta.

Malta’s participation once again demonstrates a strong commitment to strengthening national cyber resilience, enhancing inter‑agency cooperation, and contributing actively to international cyber defence efforts.

Well done to all colleagues involved for their professionalism, dedication, and teamwork throughout this demanding exercise.

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