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.

RAF
F-35Bs land on HMS Queen Elizabeth for training

Departing from RAF Marham in Norfolk, the F-35Bs have arrived on Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Alex Candlin
17th February 2023
Navy
In pictures: Commando Helicopter Force learns Arctic warfare during Operation Clockwork

Two hundred Royal Navy personnel took part in Operation Clockwork in Norway, where they learned how to fight in sub-zero temperatures.

Alex Candlin
16th February 2023
Army
Polar Preet's a two-time record holder, Guinness World Records confirms

Captain Chandi completed the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski journey this year.

Alex Candlin
15th February 2023
Music
Work under way on £12m music facilities for Royal Military Academy Sandhurst band

New build and refurbishing works will include rehearsal rooms, an instrument store, a music library and offices.

Alex Candlin
14th February 2023
Land vehicles
British Army puts unmanned vehicles of the future to the test

The British Army's Armoured Trials and Development Unit have begun testing unmanned ground vehicles to examine their usefulness on the ...

Alex Candlin
14th February 2023
Uniform
Are these the coolest military uniforms in the world?

There are thousands of military uniforms from all over the world, but which has the best style of all? asks Alex Candlin.

Alex Candlin
14th February 2023
Land vehicles
UK's Challenger 3 battle tank programme 'ahead of schedule and in budget'

The Challenger 3 delivery teams have now completed the Critical Design Review stage faster than expected.

Alex Candlin
13th February 2023
Aircraft
New £20m drones to fly alongside Royal Navy's Wildcat Helicopters

The new Peregrine drones will be the first uncrewed aerial aircraft to fly on patrol with the Royal Navy's Wildcat Helicopters.

Alex Candlin
11th February 2023
Exercises
In pictures: Stunning photos of RAF aircraft taking part in major exercise in US

About 300 RAF personnel joined their counterparts from the US and Australia for the largest Exericse Red Flag to date.

Alex Candlin
8th February 2023
Land vehicles
Power of a God: Sweden reveals new CV90 mortar variant

The new CV90 Mjolner variant has been revealed by the Swedish Armed Forces, inspired by the Norse mythology God Thor.

Alex Candlin
8th February 2023
Technology
British Army recruits trial new app designed to improve live firing skills

Army recruits got the chance to trial the new system to improve their shooting skills during basic training at Catterick.

Alex Candlin
3rd February 2023
Technology
The advanced Vector drones being used by Ukraine that can fly without pilot or operator

Germany's Vector Drones can fly without a pilot or a planned mission, and 105 more are about to be sent to Ukraine.

Alex Candlin
3rd February 2023
Aircraft
Military's Wildcat helicopter fleet back in action after temporary grounding

The AW159 Wildcat helicopter fleet was temporarily grounded after a potential issue in a single aircraft was detected.

Alex Candlin
2nd February 2023
RAF
RAF Museum works to keep war hero's Victoria Cross in UK

The RAF Museum has launched a fundraiser to keep the VC medal of the RAF's only WWII recipient, Arthur Scarf, in the UK after it was sold at ...

Alex Candlin
1st February 2023
Sea vessels
New autonomous £40m mine-hunting mothership arrives at HMNB Devonport

An advanced autonomous mine-hunting vessel has arrived at HMNB Devonport to undergo modifications before setting out to protect Britain's ...

Alex Candlin
30th January 2023
RAF
RAF flight lieutenant conquers Doha Marathon in impressive time

The RAF High-Performing Athlete finished the marathon in Qatar, beneath the scorching sun, in under two-and-a-half hours.

Alex Candlin
26th January 2023