Alex Candlin

Alex Candlin is a Social Media Producer at BFBS Forces News. He has worked across digital news, social platforms and video production since joining the company in 2022, covering defence, military life and global affairs for an international audience. Alongside his journalism career, he serves as a Skill at Arms instructor in the British Army Reserves and works as an actor.

Russia
Ukraine: Russia 'unlikely' to break through with new eastern offensive

According to the UK MOD, Ukraine retains a significant defensive presence against Russian ground forces.

Alex Candlin
18th October 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine: Avdiivka assault is Russia's 'most significant offensive operation since January'

The MOD believes that multiple attacks are being launched by Russia to take the heavily defended town.

Alex Candlin
17th October 2023
Army
Soldiers from 2 Yorks 'take over' Swindon and test uncrewed vehicles

Troops deployed drones and uncrewed vehicles on the streets of Swindon as part of LIVEX 23.

Alex Candlin
13th October 2023
Navy
Watch: Merlin helicopter successfully deploys Sting Ray torpedo

A helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron dropped a torpedo into the water during an exercise with the UK Carrier Strike Group.

Alex Candlin
12th October 2023
Navy
Furry friends welcomed on board HMS Prince of Wales

On their day in the United States, the crew of HMS Prince of Wales got to welcome some adorable puppies onboard.

Alex Candlin
11th October 2023
Sea vessels
In pictures: On board Proteus, the RFA's new vessel, at her formal dedication ceremony

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship was dedicated in front of the RFA's Commodore-in-Chief, Prince Edward, on the Thames.

Alex Candlin
11th October 2023
Technology
Armed Forces' CBRN defences boosted by new £88m chemical sensor deal

Three new sensors will be developed by the Smiths Detection Group by 2028

Alex Candlin
6th October 2023
Navy
HMS Queen Elizabeth marks first trip to Arctic Circle with Blue Nose ceremony

The Blue Nose ceremony is a Royal Naval tradition that is carried out when a ship crosses into the Arctic Circle.

Alex Candlin
6th October 2023
Technology
World's first sense and avoid standard for drone warfare finalised at RAF event

The Nato Joint Capability Group for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (JCGUAS) brought together UK and Korean partners.

Alex Candlin
5th October 2023
Ukraine
US donates 1.1 million rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Ukraine

The 7.62mm ammunition was prevented from reaching Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and sent to Ukraine instead

Alex Candlin
5th October 2023
Ukraine
Zelensky honours frontline war heroes with combat medals

Frontline troops fighting in the Kupiansk-Lyman area of Ukraine were visited by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Alex Candlin
4th October 2023
Russia
MOD believes Russia destroyed its own advanced combat jet in friendly fire incident

The Russian Su-35S Flanker M multi-role combat aircraft was inadvertently destroyed by ground forces, the MOD reveals

Alex Candlin
4th October 2023
Russia
Ukraine: Russia's Black Sea Fleet struggling to defend southern flank, UK says

The Russian fleet has reportedly suffered heavy losses in the conflict and is now struggling to defend its southern flank, the MOD said.

Alex Candlin
2nd October 2023
Sea vessels
Two Royal Navy vessels come out of retirement to serve the Romanian navy

HMS Pembroke and HMS Blyth have been sold to Romania and will serve in the Black Sea.

Alex Candlin
29th September 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine: Heavy aircraft losses will reduce Russia's long-term tactical air power, UK says

The UK MOD believes that approximately 90 Russian fixed-wing aircraft have been lost in Ukraine since last year.

Alex Candlin
28th September 2023
Ukraine
Defence Secretary says UK will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as he meets Zelensky

Grant Shapps and the Chief of the defence Staff have vowed to continue supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Alex Candlin
28th September 2023