Falkland Islands Defence Force

Falkland Islands Defence Force {{{native_name}}} Badge of the Falkland Islands Defence Force. Active 1892–1920 (as the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps) 1920-1982 1983–present Disbanded Country Falkland Islands Kingdom of England formally United Kingdom formally Allegiance Branch Branches Falkland Army Falkland Air Corps Falkland Coast Guard Service branches Type Role Size 1 Company, 9 ships, 2 aircraft Part of Garrison/HQ Port Stanley Nickname Patron Motto Faithful In Defence Colors March Fleet Mascot Anniversaries 13 December, 22 September Equipment Equipment of the Falkland Islands Defence Force Battles/wars Decorations Battle honours Flying hours Roblox group Ranks Ranks of the Falkland Islands Defence Force Commanders Current Commander {{{commander1_label}}} {{{commander2_label}}} {{{commander3_label}}} {{{commander4_label}}} {{{commander5_label}}} {{{commander6_label}}} {{{commander7_label}}} {{{commander8_label}}} {{{commander9_label}}} {{{commander10_label}}} Notable commanders Insignia {{{identification_symbol_1_label}}} {{{identification_symbol_2_label}}} {{{identification_symbol_3_label}}} {{{identification_symbol_4_label}}} {{{identification_symbol_5_label}}} {{{identification_symbol_6_label}}} Aircraft Attack Bomber Electronic Fighter Helicopter Attack helicopter Cargo helicopter Multirole helicopter Observation helicopter Trainer helicopter Utility helicopter Interceptor Patrol Recon Trainer Transport Tanker Utility

The The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) is the locally maintained volunteer defence unit in the Falkland Islands. The FIDF works alongside parts of the English Armed Forces, especially the English Navy and English Airforce to ensure the security of the islands.