Tag: British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI)

• Monday, July 28th 2025 - 09:16 UTC

  Falklands, Paras final exercise in and around Stanley with UAS technology

  

  British Forces in South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) has reported that the Third Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, conducted their final exercise, Cape Bayonet, in the Falkland Islands as BFSAI’s Roulement Infantry Company (RIC).

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• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC

  Falklands, BFSAI conducting Exercise Cape Bayonet with 3 PARA until 25th July

  

  The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, have informed the Falkland Islands community that they are currently conducting Exercise Cape Bayonet, which is scheduled to last until Friday 25th July.

• Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 09:44 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly pays tribute to British Armed Forces for ensuring the right to self determination

  

  The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly marked on Saturday 28th June, the British Armed Forces Day 2025. “Today we pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and service of the men and women who make up the British Armed Forces – past and present – and reflect with deep gratitude on the critical role they continue to play in safeguarding the Falkland Islands and the sacrifices that have been made for our right to self-determination.

• Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 10:44 UTC

  Falklands, new Commander (Artillery) of British Forces South Atlantic Islands

  

  A new Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (CBFSAI) has been appointed. Brigadier Charlie Harmer took up the role from outgoing CBF Brigadier Daniel Duff on Saturday, June 13, one day before the Falkland Islands’ Liberation Day celebrations.

• Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 14:05 UTC

  Falklands’ airport at MPC readies for the winter months

  

  In preparation for the Falkland Islands’ winter, the Joint Force Logistics Unit (JFLU) from the British Forces South Atlantic Islands stationed at MPC has been rehearsing their Snow and Ice plans to maintain operational output through the colder months.

• Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 08:08 UTC

  Falklands, new engineering support for HMS Forth and MPC

  

  In the windswept South Atlantic, the Naval Engineering Falkland Islands (NEFI) team has consistently been an important supporting element of the Royal Navy’s regional operations, mainly with HMS Forth stationed at MPC. Marking a major change in their organizational structure, the former NEFI team has become part of Forward Support Unit (FSU) Archimedes.

• Thursday, April 3rd 2025 - 11:28 UTC

  RAF’s Tranche 1 Typhoons in Falklands until at least 2027

  

  The United Kingdom has retired from service most of its remaining early model Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, retaining only a small number to provide air defense for the country's South Atlantic Overseas Territories, that is the Falkland Islands, according to Janes, a renowned defense and security intelligence website.

• Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 17:10 UTC

  Falklands Defense Force SAR exercise in Mount realistic scenario

  

  This week the Falkland Islands Defense Force, FIDF, conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) EXERCISE call-out, three walkers in the area of Mt Vernet visiting the Kiwi Hunt memorial on the top, a realistic scenario.

• Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

  Falklands Patrol Vessel company passes with flying colors emergency training

  

  The Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel, HMS Forth has been put through its paces during her recent FOST assessment (Fleet Operational Standards and Training). Comprising of various training situations, including casualties, fires and floods, the Ship’s Company must respond quickly and correctly under the watchful eye of the assessors.

• Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 09:59 UTC

  Falklands BFSAI stationed, support BAS in reconnaissance mission in Antarctica

  

  The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI continue to support the British Antarctic Survey following a reconnaissance mission over the Union Glacier, Antarctica.