[1][2] Initially on the British Establishment, the regiment was disbanded in 1970 with its personnel and equipment being handed over to the Maltese Government and becoming part of the Malta Land Force.

[4] The RMA is known to have had the following units on its ORBAT:[5][6][7] They were vital in repelling the Italian naval attack on Grand Harbour on 26 July 1941.

Most, if not all units stationed in Malta during World War II including the RMA had adopted a unique camouflage pattern on their helmets.

This pattern attempted to replicate the rubble walls that are still commonly used to separate fields and properties in Malta.

During World War II the RMA used light and heavy anti-aircraft guns and searchlights to help defend the island against air attack.