Falkland Islands

Exercise Cape Upholder saw personnel conduct mock assaults, and live-firing drills with machine guns, snipers and mortars.

UK soldiers 'training to recapture Falklands' amid Argentina threats

HMS Protector is currently out of action after suffering a double engine fault.

'Catastrophic failure': Royal Navy ship suffers 'double engine defect'

Robert Rowe

Portsmouth man shares his story of growing up in the city after war

The deadline to save HMS Ambuscade, now known as PNS Tariq, from being blown up has not be extended. Pictured: Pakistan sailors aboard PNS Tariq arrange souvenirs on board the vessel at the Colombo port, 15 November 2004, during an official port call on Sri Lanka.

Deadline extension to save Falklands War taskforce ship rejected

HMS Medway open day for Falklands residents on 26/9/26. Argentina president Javier Milei has threated the sovereignty of the territory once again, giving them a deadline.

Argentina threatens Falklands with deadline amid Royal Navy op

HMS Ambuscade has been ordered to leave Karachi by the end of September, or she will be destroyed.

Race to save last-surviving Falklands War taskforce ship stuck in Asia

Entering the harbour is HMS Invincible getting a warm welcome back from the Falklands in 1982. The News PP4870

Britain’s commitment to Falkland Islands is ‘absolute and unshakeable’

Ship's company aboard HMS Medway firing guns during Operation Southern Vigilance at the edge of the Falkland Islands.

Royal Navy warship opens fire near Falkland Islands

Argentina have described the deployment of HMS Medway to the Falkland Island as a 'military incursion'. Players waved a controversial banner after England's 2-1 World Cup defeat.

Brazen Argentina minister accuses UK of Falklands 'military incursion'

Falkland Islands Liberation Day Parade at Hot Walls

Military personnel who gave lives remembered for Falkland Islands Liberation Day

Royal Navy sailors aboard HMS Medway honoured the 44th anniversary of the loss of HMS Sheffield, hosting Falklands War veteran Commander Mike Norman,

'Important reminder' as loss of HMS Sheffield honoured by navy

HMS Enterprise was a Royal Navy Echo-class survey vessel - hydrographic oceanographic. She has now been sold Bangladesh after being decommissioned at HMNB Portsmouth on March 30, 2023.

HMS Enterprise sold after "serving Royal Navy with distinction"

HMS Forth is due to return home after a lengthy mission patrolling the Falkland Islands. She will be replaced by HMS Medway.

Historic homecoming as HMS Forth due home after Falklands mission

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel joined forces for the last exercise of 2025. Pictured is the Portsmouth-based patrol ship HMS Forth in South Georgia.

Last Royal Navy exercise of 2025 as sailors join Army and RAF

Marine Engineer Mechanic (Class 1 AMC) Steve Audley has had his naval hat returned to him after 43 years. He served aboard HMS Glamorgan during The Falklands War in 1982.

Falklands War veteran reunited with lost hat four decades later

HMS Bristol, a Portsmouth-based ship which played a role in The Falklands War and was previously used as a Harbour Training Ship, is due to be scrapped next year.

HMS Bristol to leave Portsmouth bound for Turkey scrapyard - when
A Royal Navy destroyer that played a pivotal role in The Falklands War is set to leave Portsmouth and be scrapped.
Freddie Webb

John Nott, the Conservative politician who served as the defence secretary during The Falklands War, has died aged 92. Pictured is him waving to departing servicemen as the liner QE2 leaves Southampton carrying 3000 British troops to South Georgia during the Falklands War, 12th May 1982

Falklands War defence secretary John Nott dies aged 92

Alan Mak MP with Falklands War veterans in Havant

Political comment: Havant MP Alan Mak confirms support for Falkland Islands rema...

HMS Medway returning home to Portsmouth on August 15 after spending years away from the naval base. She previously spent time in Gibraltar and the Caribbean.

Watch: HMS Medway returns home after refit and spending years away

A general view of Stanley, Falkland Islands in 2012. PIC: PA

Six dead and seven missing after boat sinks off Falkland Islands

HMS Medway berthed at East Cove port in the Falklands. She recently suffered a mechanical issue in Gibraltar, reports say. Picture: Royal Navy.

HMS Medway suffers "mechanical issue" during trial, reports say

The former HMS Bristol alongside Portsmouth. Rumours circulated regarding the future of the Type 82 destroyer, which was at one point a Royal Navy flagship in the Falklands War. Picture: Jake Corben - JC Maritime Photos.

Royal Navy addresses HMS Bristol future amid scrapping rumours

Twenty people died when the HMS Sheffield was hit during the Falklands War. Picture: PA

23 poignant memories of Royal Navy ship HMS Sheffield during Falklands War

RFA Dilligence, a Royal Auxiliary ship previously involved in The Falklands War, is due to be scrapped. She has been a fixture in Portsmouth Harbour for the past seven years. Picture: Jake Corben - JC Maritime Photos.

Falklands War ship RFA Dilligence to be scrapped

Argentina president Javier Milei said discussions are taking place over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, only to be quickly rebuffed by the UK and foreign secretary Lord Cameron. Picture: Tomas Cuesta/Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Argentina president rebuffed over Falkland Islands talks

HMS Hermes returning to a frenzied Portsmouth Harbour in 1982, post-Falklands war.

UK rejects new Argentinian president’s calls for Falkland handover talks

Pictured: 2 minute silence as Standard-bearers put flags down
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Falkland Islands Liberation Day Parade - in pictures
Those who lost their lives in the Falklands War have been remembered at a special service in Old Portsmouth to commemorate Liberation Day.
Kelly Brown

A passionate Portsmouth FC supporter took some stunning pictures of orcas off the coast of Sealion Island, Falkland Islands.

L to R: Sarah May Bonner and the pod of orcas, including parents Baba and Guido, with baby Pompey.

Rare baby orca named 'Pompey' after photographs by passionate fan

A Falklands veteran pictured in Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, during the 40th anniversary event of the war earlier this year. Photo: Peter Langdown

Ballot opens for veterans and bereaved from Falklands War to fly to islands

Lord West pictured at Solent University

Former head of the Royal Navy is awarded a top title by a Hampshire university

Argentine prisoners of war massed in Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, after their surrender to the British Falkland Islands Task ForcePicture: PA Wire.

Falklands flashback: Headlines from The News on this day in 1982

Rev Godfrey Hilliard now lives in Portsmouth and will be joining a service to mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands on Sunday

Meet the Commando chaplain who joined Marines during the fight to free Falklands

Argentinian prisoners of war at Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, waiting to be repatriated via Montevideo

Falklands flashback: UK plans for the future after Argentinian surrender

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond.

Meon Valley MP pays tribute to Falkland veterans

Port Stanley

Falklands flashback: Headlines from The News, Portsmouth on June 7, 1982

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher addresses the Scottish Conservative party conference in Perth, May 1989.

Falklands 40: Headlines from June 5 as US twist shocks Thatcher

Aerial view of Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands

Falklands 40: Headlines from The News on April 14, 1982

Defence Secretary John Nott with the captain of HMS Hermes, Capt Lyn Middleton, RN, pictured at the top of the Harrier jet ski-ramp at the bow of the aircraft carrier during the minister’s visit to Portsmouth Naval Base

Falklands 40: Headlines from The News on April 13, 1982

Taking it easy from the rigours of training, men aboard the HMS Hermes take time out for a little sunbathing on the carrier's flight deck as she heads south with the British naval task force for the Falklands.

Falklands 40: Headlines from The News on April 8, 1982

Veterans after attending a service to mark 40th anniversary of the departure of the Falklands Taskforce at St Paul's Cathedral in London. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Veterans praise 'incredibly moving' Falklands War remembrance service

Argentine prisoners of war massed in Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, after their surrender to the British Falkland Islands Task Force. Photo: PA Wire.

Navy veteran relives the terror and excitement of the Falklands War

Unknown Argentine soldiers in Port Stanley 1982. Picture: The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, PO4 9PX

When did the Falklands War start?

Entering the harbour is HMS Invincible getting a warm welcome back from the Falklands in 1982. The News PP4870

Portsmouth will mark 40th anniversary since Falklands War this year

Veterans Outreach Support launch new mental health project at Royal Maritime Club, Portsea, Portsmouth on Monday 29th March 2022

Pictured: Ian Millen, Chief Executive of Veterans Outreach Support

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Comment: Let healing begin for the veterans in daily crisis

Today is known as Margaret Thatcher Day in the Falklands.

What is Margaret Thatcher Day?

Alan Mak MP in Westminster

Plenty for Havant residents to look forward to in 2022 says Alan Mak MP

The Service on Remembrance Sunday morning held at The Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common

Picture: Malcolm Wells (133084-9966)

Navy veterans to honour Falklands heroes killed in war for Remembrance

HMS Sheffield remembrance service at the Falklands Memorial in Old Portsmouth.

Picture: Ian Hargreaves (050519-6)

Bid launched to add 128 'missing names' onto city's Falklands Memorial

The Falkland Islands flag

Portsmouth set to build links with Falkland Islands

Traffic jams are back with a vengeance. Picture: Paul Jacobs

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Defence correspondent for The News and army reservist, Tom Cotterill.

Picture: Keith Woodland (050621-4)

Reservists take on Falklands Challenge

The west gate at HMS Sultan in Gosport.

Picture: Ian Hargreaves (150176-3)

Navy sailor demoted after disabling smoke alarm so he could vape

Cllr.Steve Pitt, Cabinet Member for Culture and City Development and Deputy Leader of Portsmouth City Council.

Picture: Sarah Standing (090320-9853)

‘Landmark’ plans to commemorations 40th anniversary of Falklands war

Portsmouth Lord Mayor Councillor Rob Wood and the lady mayoress unveil the plaque during a ceremony at the dockyard last year. Photo: Royal Navy

Navy bases to follow Portsmouth in honouring Falkland War's dockyard heroes

Britten-Norman's Islander, picture by Thomas Cubero

Britten-Norman delivers first of two new planes to the Falkland Islands