Tag: British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI)

Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Falklands: FIRS, the supply link between UK and Mount Pleasant Complex

Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands has provided information on how the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, are kept alert and ready for the defense of the Islands with regular shipments from the UK.
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Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 07:31 UTC
Falklands Fidelis 2 emergency medical evacuation exercise

Each year there are about 5-7 aero-medical transfers of military and civilian patients from the Falkland Islands to South America onboard fixed wing military airframes stationed at BFSAI.
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Monday, July 29th 2024 - 07:20 UTC
Argos Georgia company regrets tragic loss of lives, and thanks all who helped in rescue operation

Argos Froyanes, the company that owned the Argos Georgia released a statement in which it underlines that ”the tragic events of Monday the 22nd of July leading to the loss of thirteen of our Officers and Crew have been well documented and communicated by the Falkland Island Government.
Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands major operation to rescue longliner FV Argos Georgia some 200 miles east of Stanley

A major rescue operation is underway to the east of the Falkland Islands to help a fishing vessel in distress. On Monday afternoon the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority received information that the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, with 27 persons onboard, was taking on water and requesting assistance some 200 miles east of Stanley.
Friday, May 3rd 2024 - 10:55 UTC
The Inkerman Company leaves Falklands with spectacular live fire capability demonstration

This week the latest Falkland Islands Roulement Infantry Company (FIRIC), The Inkerman Company, left the Mount Pleasant Complex, MPC, headquarters of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI. They ended their deployment with a fairly spectacular live fire capability demonstration centered around a light role infantry platoon doing a conventional advance to contact in front of almost 40 guests from all corners of BFSAI.
Saturday, April 27th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Military presence “at the appropriate level to ensure the defense of the Falklands,” UK MoD

Following Argentina's purchase of US-made F-16 jets from Denmark, concerns were raised in Parliament to a Secretary of Defense regarding the UK's defense readiness in the South Atlantic, more precisely the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 21:55 UTC
UK Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visit Falklands and BFSAI at MPA

The United Kingdom Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) recently visited the Falkland Islands and British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI at Mount Pleasant Complex. The aim of the AFPS is to allow Members from both Houses of Parliament the opportunity to visit various military locations, and provides education about service life including some 'hands on' time with service persons.
Friday, January 26th 2024 - 15:01 UTC
Falklands advancing in making MPA energy sustainable with Mare Harbour Wind Farm

Following approval from ExCo on Tuesday 23 January, the Falkland Islands Government in joint working with British Forces South Atlantic will be able to proceed with “in principle approval” for Phase Two of the Mare Harbour Wind Farm.
Monday, January 15th 2024 - 10:18 UTC
Military exercise in the Falklands at the end of January

The British Ministry of Defense, responsible for the Falkland Islands security, has announced that on January 23 and 24, the Roulement Infantry Company, RIC, will be involved in exercises on Mount Kent and Stanley Common, specifically Mount William and Sapper Hill.
Saturday, December 30th 2023 - 07:17 UTC
BFSAI commander visits Radar Units in Falklands Mount Kent, Mount Alice and Byron Heights

The Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands stationed at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands, Brigadier Dan Duff has done the round of the troops under his command as part of the Christmas message.