EXERCISE "TERRA FERMA 2000"

"Terra Ferma 2000" is an Italo-Maltese bilateral exercise aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of land units of the Armed Forces of the two countries.

As from this year, the exercise, which up to 1999 used to form part of the well-established bilateral aero-maritime of the "Canale" series, is being organised as a separate exercise dedicated entirely to land activities.

The exercise will be organised by the two countries on an alternating basis. This year the exercise will be held in Malta from the 3^rd to the 7^th October. It will particularly concentrate on developing and searching forms of co-operation in Peace Support Operations in a multinational environment.

Military personnel of both countries only will participate in the exercise.