HMS Kent to visit Malta 13 November 2009
The ship and her crew spent the last 4 months on deployment in the Arabian Gulf
Welcome to the British High Commission's Defence Section!
Although the Defence Advisor to Malta Cdr Richard Brooksbank is based in Rome, the High Commission actively engages with Malta on Defence related issues. Policy work such as European Security and Defence Policy or Partnership for Peace is led by Deputy High Commissioner Carole Johnson.
In this section you'll find the information you'll need on: Royal navy ships, training of Maltese Armed Forces Personnel in the UK, UK/Maltese joint training exercises etc.
Recent news and events
Annual Poppy Appeal launched in Malta 29 October 2009
The Poppy Appeal takes place every year and raises funds for the Royal British Legion, a red paper poppy is worn in support of the Poppy Appeal
200th Anniversary of Capt Sir Alexander Ball's death 29 October 2009
High Commissioner Louise Stanton delivered speech to the Historical Re-Enactment Group Malta to mark the event
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Ship WAVE RULER to visit Malta 16 July 2009
The ship will be berthed at Pinto Wharf and will be open to visitors on Sunday
HMS Portland to visit Malta 19 June 2009
During her 8-month deployment the ship has taken part in several multi-national exercises and has conducted numerous operations with her coalition partners
