In 1919, the Volunteers were renamed as the ‘Falkland Islands Defense Force’ (FIDF). During the Second World War, the FIDF was mobilized again to operate the outposts throughout the Islands.

Justin McPhee was awarded the OBE for services to the defense in the Falkland Islands. Justin has been a member of FIDF since he was 18, and completed several trainings with the British Forces ...

DOZENS of female troops have become pregnant while serving in the Falklands. At least 50 military personnel have had to be ...

The Royal Navy, RAF, the Roulement Infantry Company and the Falkland Islands Defence Force carried out drills on July 12, with images of the actions shared on official social media channels.

It follows two recruits Jacob and Marcus as they embark upon their 12 week training programme to become privates The new recruits face live firing exercises camping out in brisk conditions and all ...

DURING the Remembrance Day commemorations on the Falklands recently, armed forces minister Luke Pollard reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to the defence and security of the islands. In doing so ...

The decommissioning of a number of Navy vessels marks a "black day" for the Marines, Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis has said - suggesting the move could leave the Falkland Islands vulnerable to ...

Nott served on during the campaign to recapture the Falklands ... of the Task Force, in 1982 with its captain Linley Middleton - PA Nott stood accused of bungling the defence of the islands ...

The bench, in Pickering Park, is dedicated to nine vessels and their crews that supported the Falklands task force. Veteran Keith ... when the Ministry of Defence (MOD) requisitioned the ship.

Defence minister Al Carns said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) position was that the losses that occurred on the vessel during the Falklands War were “the result of enemy action ... and sister vessel ...

Sir John Nott, the defence secretary during the Falklands War, has died aged 92. The senior Conservative twice offered his resignation to Margaret Thatcher after the Argentinian invasion of the ...