Captain Radar,
Malta has stated that it will not allow use of its territory for combat operations. Airspace use has been permitted but they wouldn't allow such a deployment.
DI-VE - News Details
Malta will not be used as a military base to assist in the enforcement of UN resolutions against Libya, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said this evening.
In a hastily-announced press conference, Dr Gonzi said that Malta would give clearance to aircraft needing to use its airspace, but would host no military base itself. The country would also continue to assist in humanitarian efforts.
TJ