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.

Ukraine
New BAE Systems office will be established in Ukraine, provoking Russia

The announcement of a new BAE office in Ukraine has reportedly provoked threats by Russia.

Alex Candlin
1st September 2023
USA
Incredible footage captured by US Air Force of rare St Elmo's fire weather phenomenon

The video was taken by the crew a US Air Force aircraft that was being evacuated ahead of Hurricane Idalia.

Alex Candlin
30th August 2023
USA
Disappointment as mysterious 1820s West Point time capsule is opened

A box dating back almost 200 years that promised an insight into US military history has been unsealed, but what was found inside?

Alex Candlin
29th August 2023
Aircraft
US says it will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets in coming months

F-16 flight training expected to start in October at the Morris Air National Guard Base in Tucson, Arizona.

Alex Candlin
25th August 2023
Russia
No 'definitive' evidence that Wagner boss Prigozhin is dead, UK defence intelligence reports

The British Government believe it is "highly likely" that the Russian mercenary leader was killed in a plane crash.

Alex Candlin
25th August 2023
Ukraine
UK reaffirms 'unwavering' support for Ukraine on day of its independence

Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union 32 years ago on August 24, 1991.

Alex Candlin
24th August 2023
Nuclear
Nuclear test veteran is the first to hold new medal fresh off the production line

The medal was announced by the Government in 2022 to honour the services of those who worked on Britain's nuclear testing programme.

Alex Candlin
24th August 2023
Russia
Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin reported dead

Aircraft believed to be carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin 'falls from the sky' north of Moscow.

Alex Candlin
23rd August 2023
Forces Charities
Marine finishes incredible 500-mile run and conquers the National Three Peaks for charity

Super-fit Royal Marine Ben Clough has raised nearly ten thousand pounds for the Royal Marines Charity.

Alex Candlin
22nd August 2023
Technology
Soldiers get new tactical military communications under £89m contract to boost battlefield internet connectivity

British forces on the battlefield will benefit from the 'TRINITY' system which will help the UK connect with allies.

Alex Candlin
22nd August 2023
Army
Yorkshire soldiers face off against US Marines Corp in Nato's Exercise Northern Strike

British reservists took part in training with 7,000 American soldiers in Michigan in one of Nato's largest exercises.

Alex Candlin
22nd August 2023
Remembrance
Survivors visit memorial 35 years on from IRA bus bombing that left eight young soldiers dead

The off-duty soldiers were killed in 1988 by the IRA in the Ballygawley bus bomb.

Alex Candlin
21st August 2023
Navy
Tamar's second in command 'driving it like he stole it' as he takes sister ship HMS Spey for a ride

The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels are continuing to work together as part of their current five-year deployment.

Alex Candlin
21st August 2023
Weapons and Kit
Weapons confiscated from Miami streets donated to Ukraine by police

Confiscated small arms weapons taken off the streets of Miami have been donated to Ukraine by the Miami Police Department.

Alex Candlin
3rd August 2023
Ukraine
Overgrown weeds slowing Ukraine's counter-offensive, UK defence intelligence reports

The return of the weeds and undergrowth is providing cover for Russian forces, says the MOD.

Alex Candlin
3rd August 2023
Navy
Royal Navy sailors build new home for endangered leopard at Dartmoor Zoo

The crew of HMS St Albans helped build a new home for an Amur leopard, one of only 120 left in the world.

Alex Candlin
3rd August 2023