Falkland Islands / Malvinas
Falkland Islands / Malvinas
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:39:00 GMTFalklands: quick reaction Typhoons to upgrade state of the art radar system
The RAF's fleet of Typhoon FGR Mk4s is being upgraded with new state-of-the-art radar systems to help the jets better detect and identify potential enemy aircraft. Typhoons play a key role in UK’s Quick Reaction Alert mission...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:02:00 GMTArgentina envoy asks French lawmakers to cover “Falklands” label on map during hearing
Argentina’s ambassador to France, Ian Sielecki, halted the start of a hearing at France’s National Assembly and refused to speak while a map behind him displayed the Falklands/Malvinas as UK territory. Proceedings resumed o...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:55:00 GMTFalklands, Minister Doughty reaffirms support for the Islands and the Great British family
”We remain strong defenders of the Falkland Islands as part of our Great British family globally and we continue to work very closely with them on a range of trade and tariff issues, said Foreign Office minister for Overseas ...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:54:00 GMTFalklands Sports Council launches competition to design Glasgow Games Baton
The run-up to the Commonwealth Games has officially begun in the Falkland Islands, with plans for a King’s Baton Relay revealed by the National Sports Council. In previous years, one baton has travelled around the whole Commo...
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:58:00 GMTFalklands: Legislative Assembly sets out early priorities after December election
The Falkland Islands’ Legislative Assembly said it has begun its “early work” for the new term and will focus in coming weeks on finalising the 2026/27 budget, reviewing the capital programme and addressing stalled projec...