AFM on naval exercise

Armed Forces of Malta personnel will this week be joining another 12 countries taking part in the large multinational naval exercise Phoenix Express 2008.

The aim of this exercise, held between Tuesday and April 22, is to improve maritime security in the Mediterranean Sea through increased interoperability and co-operation among regional allies from the US, Africa and Europe.

Maritime and land forces from 13 countries will be taking part this year.

This is the second time that the AFM will be participating in Phoenix Express, which is designed to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and co-operation.