The Malta Armed Forces currently have 24 soldiers serving overseas. The greatest single number, 12, is serving with the Evnafor Atalanta Vessel Protection Team.
The information was given by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi in reply to a parliamentary question by Joe Debono Grech (PL).
Answering another PQ by Mr Debono Grech, Dr Gonzi said that after talks among all authorities involved, a better financial package had been approved for AFM members serving overseas on crisis management missions.