Tag: Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF)

• 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.

• Monday, June 30th 2025 - 23:19 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly announces Defence Force Veterans Pin

  

  The Falkland Island Executive Council (ExCo) at their meeting on Tuesday 24th June approved the issuance of a Veteran’s pin to retired/former members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF).

• 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, December 10th 2024 - 22:36 UTC

  Falklands, success of FIDF 3 Peaks Challenge; gold medal for Gurkhas

  

  Last weekend, personnel from BFSAI, (British Forces South Atlantic Islands) took on The Falkland Islands 3 Peaks Challenge. Comprising of a 20km endurance race over Tumbledown, Two Sisters and Mount Longdon, over 250 competitors walked, 'TAB'd', or ran the stunning course.

• Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 06:30 UTC

  Infantry Patrol Competition in the Falklands' capital Stanley

  

  Starting on Saturday, 14 October 2023, until 22nd October, the British Army Roulement Infantry Company currently stationed at Mount Pleasant Complex will be running a patrol competition mainly through the capital Stanley.