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.

Aircraft
USAF's B-2 fleet grounded after $2bn jet caught fire on emergency landing

A mid-air malfunction occurred at Whiteman Air Force Base with the US Air Force B-2 Spirit.

Alex Candlin
20th December 2022
Army
Defence Secretary makes 'unacceptable' situation with accommodation a priority in Christmas letter to families

Ben Wallace has praised the military's commitment and vows to address family accommodation issues.

Alex Candlin
20th December 2022
Army
Armed Forces Covenant: 1,634 sign up to back pledge to make UK 'best place in the world for veterans'

The covenant's core goals are to improve the lives of service personnel and their families.

Alex Candlin
20th December 2022
Army
UK Armed Forces complete security contributions to Qatar World Cup

Operation World Cup Shield officially completed by the British Armed Forces.

Alex Candlin
19th December 2022
History
Brick-hanging ceremony: An Army tradition that dates back to 1889

This year marked the 122nd Brick Hanging, which is a tradition held in memory of the story of Forage Master Joe Holland.

Alex Candlin
16th December 2022
Land vehicles
Royal Marines to get 60 amphibious all-terrain armoured vehicles for operations in harshest environments

A £140m contract brings 60 new FATV vehicles to the Royal Marine Commandos for 30 years of service.

Alex Candlin
16th December 2022
Army
Chief of Defence People retires after 33 years in the Army

Lieutenant General James Swift said it had been "an honour serving with such great people" for more than 33 years.

Alex Candlin
16th December 2022
Technology
First Dreadnought hull transported for completion

The Dreadnought programme will replace the four submarines that currently provide the UK's Trident nuclear missile continuous-at-sea ...

Alex Candlin
15th December 2022
RAF
RAF Globemaster crew capture incredible images as they fly through northern lights

The RAF crew were en route to Bardufoss Flystasjon (air station) when the opportunity to see the spectacle came about.

Alex Candlin
13th December 2022
Army
General Sir Patrick Sanders – who is the head of the British Army?

A look at General Sir Patrick Sanders' military career in detail.

Lamin Jaiteh Alex Candlin
30th June 2022