Malta's Armed Forces Contract US-Made King Air Surveillance Aircraft
DEFENSE
Malta's armed forces have signed a contract for a King Air patrol aircraft manufactured in Kansas, with delivery by Aerodata AG. This aircraft will enhance surveillance and border control in the central Mediterranean. It marks the fourth King Air for the AFM, which has seen an increase in its defense budget to over €100 million this year.

Feb 14, 2026, 6:24 AM