Survey respondents believe discrimination happens in the Falkland Islands

81% of the Falklands population believe that discrimination happens in the Islands. This, among other results on equality and discrimination in the Falklands was published in a survey by Falkland Islands Government last week. The ongoing...

In A World First, Autonomous Underwater Robot Sets Off On Mission To Circumnavigate The Globe

A robot has just set off on its mission to complete the first-ever global circumnavigation with an autonomous underwater vehicle. The self-gliding sub launched on the morning of October 10 from the docks of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution...

Self-piloting submarine set to begin historic mission to circle Earth’s oceans

An autonomous submersible named Redwing is heading out on a truly historic voyage. If successful, it will achieve the first around-the-world ocean trip made by an unpiloted underwater vehicle. Marine engineering company Teledyne Marine and...

Submersible Begins Round-the-World Journey

Woods Hole sees a constant stream of ferries and boats traveling to and from its shores each day. But on Friday, the town will provide a launchpad for something a little more unusual: an autonomous underwater vehicle that scientists hope will be...

Falkland Islands Express Solidarity with Ukraine on War Anniversary

Tuesday, February 25th 2025 - 10:52 UTC Photo: Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by reaffirming its support for the country’s sovereignty...

Falkland Islands row as Argentina makes shock appointment enraging war veterans

Argentina has appointed a diplomat in favour of dropping sovereignty claims over the Falkland Islands as ambassador to Great Britain, prompting anger in Buenos Aires. Mariana Plaza’s appointment as ambassador has caused outrage amongst veterans...

Underwater Autonomous Glider Departs for First-Ever Global Circumnavigation

Using Teledyne’s Redwing, the most advanced commercial subsea glider ever developed, the near five-year Sentinel Mission departs on October 10, 2025, following a ceremony at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), which operates the second...

Falkland Islands Film Competition Launch

For all you creatives out there who fancy a new challenge the return of the Falkland Islands Film Competition may just be the answer for you. The competition has now opened but is giving budding filmmakers 4 weeks to bring their visions to life....

Falkland Islands Boys VS C.D El Pingüino Full Match

The Falkland Islands Boys youth football team went head to head against C.D El Pingüino on Sunday afternoon in their first game of their tour in Punta Arenas. Here’s the full match with commentary from Marcus Morrison.

US researchers launch historic first circumnavigation with autonomous vehicle

Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University are launching an autonomous underwater vehicle on a first-ever, five-year global mission to collect data for ocean scientists. Teledyne’s Redwing, the most advanced commercial subsea glider ever developed,...

Falkland Islands row erupts as Argentine veterans rage at 'surrender' over territory

A row has broken out in Argentina after the nation's Falklands War veterans accused the country's ambassador to the UK of "inaction" over the islands and of being "pro-British". British forces defeated the invading Argentine military in the 1982...

Deep underwater glider launches five-year journey around Earth

By Ben Barry A deep-diving underwater glider is set to begin an epic 73,000km five-year journey circumnavigating the entire globe to collect data to improve weather forecasting. The pioneering world-first tech will launch from the edge of the...

Unity Marine invited members of the Falkland Islands community to visit Norway

Unity Marine have invited various members from the Falkland Islands Government, the community, and the press to take part in a visit to Norway. The trip has drawn controversy with concerns around bias being raised at this week’s public meeting....

Falkland Islands Government discuss the introduction of a Medical Services Levy

The potential introduction of a medical services levy was raised at last week’s Health and Medical Services committee. The idea was raised by MLA John Birmingham as the committee discussed fees and charges for medical services in the Falklands....

Falkland Islands welcomes a delegation of UK MPs with a weeklong agenda

Tuesday, February 18th 2025 - 06:48 UTC The UK Parliamentary delegation at RAF Brize Norton, prior to departing for the Falkland Islands, invited by members of the Islands Legislative Assembly The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased...

In a World First, Autonomous Robot Glider to Circle the Globe in Historic Ocean Mission

An underwater vehicle named Redwing will be launched in a Teledyne Marine-Rutgers project to collect data for ocean science and weather forecasting Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers...

World-first: Underwater Autonomous Glider to circumnavigate the globe

Newswise — In a world-first for marine science and technology, Teledyne Marine in collaboration with Rutgers University-New Brunswick, will conduct a pioneering mission to circumnavigate the globe with an autonomous underwater glider. Using...

Falkland Islands fears as locals ‘shocked and concerned’ at Starmer’s Chagos giveaway

Falkland Islanders have voiced their deep unease over Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, warning it sets a troubling precedent for Britain’s Overseas Territories. The UK’s decision has already been...

43 years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands

Today, the 2nd of April marked 43 years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands, sparking one of the largest major conflicts since the World War 2. The Falklands war lasted 74 days and it was the first military action since the Second...

Deseret News archives: Falkland Islands Wars started up on this day in 1982. It lasted just 74 days

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 2, 1982, Argentine troops seized the disputed Falkland Islands from the United Kingdom, sparking the Falklands War. A total of 649 Argentines and 257 Britons...