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.

Forces Charities
Army veteran becomes first above-knee amputee to swim Lake Geneva

Former Royal Green Jackets infantryman Steve White raised thousands of pounds for the charity Blesma.

Alex Candlin
12th July 2023
WWII
The super heavy Panzer VIII Maus, Hitler's secret monster tank that never saw combat

During the Second World War, the Nazi war machine attempted to create the heaviest super tank in the world.

Alex Candlin
10th July 2023
Sea vessels
£1m fundraiser launched to save ship once commanded by the King

The Royal Navy's minesweeper HMS Bronington vessel can be saved through a fundraiser started by a charity trust.

Alex Candlin
7th July 2023
RAF
RAF Atlas flies non-stop for 22 hours in its longest-ever flight

The A400M Atlas aircraft completed a 22-hour long flight non-stop over the Atlantic Ocean and the ice caps.

Alex Candlin
5th July 2023
Aircraft
RAF Typhoons to get £870m advanced radar upgrade

The Royal Air Force's Typhoon Tranche 3 aircraft will be fitted with the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2.

Alex Candlin
4th July 2023
Navy
HMS Duncan becomes flagship of Nato task group patrolling Mediterranean

The Royal Navy Destroyer has taken over the position from the American USS James E Williams.

Alex Candlin
4th July 2023
Nato
UK and the Netherlands' 50th anniversary coincides with new Multi-Role ship revelations

British and Dutch representatives have shared plans for how their amphibious forces and marines can be improved.

Alex Candlin
1st July 2023
Naval History
University experts back Navy officer's theory on whereabouts of lost WWI submarine

Ground penetrating radar was used to help locate the missing submarine E52, buried beneath a public park in Dartmouth.

Alex Candlin
30th June 2023
Weapons and Kit
New £4.6m deal will put anti-drone sights on British soldiers' rifles

The new SmartShooter SMASH system will be mounted onto the new SA80 rifle model by the end of 2023.

Alex Candlin
29th June 2023
Sea vessels
Multimillion-pound major refit project starting on nuclear submarine

The Royal Navy's Vanguard-class HMS Victorious will have the work completed so she can continue operational patrols.

Alex Candlin
26th June 2023
Sea vessels
Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigate emerges for first time in Glasgow

The forward end of HMS Cardiff has been brought out from the BAE Systems' build hall in Glasgow for the first time.

Alex Candlin
22nd June 2023
Naval History
Maps from Royal Navy's victory over Spanish Armada to go on display

Ten maps depicting one of the Royal Navy's most defining historical battles will go on display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

Alex Candlin
21st June 2023
Reserves
The true strength of the reserves within British Armed Forces

The Covid-19 vaccine rollout, the largest-ever homeland military operation, was carried out by members of the reserves.

Alex Candlin
20th June 2023
Navy
HMS Duncan's crew bid farewell ahead of next mission with Nato

The Type 45 destroyer will act as the flagship for Nato's Standing Maritime Group 2 for the next six months.

Alex Candlin
19th June 2023
Aircraft
In pictures: Best shots of C-130 Hercules farewell tour across UK

Three RAF Hercules aircraft flew around the UK to mark their retirement from service.

Alex Candlin
15th June 2023
Weapons and Kit
US Air Force takes delivery of new anti-drone H4 laser weapon

A new weapon has been delivered to the US Air Force by Raytheon Technologies after the testing period came to an end.

Alex Candlin
15th June 2023