Salmon Farming Push: The Falkland Islands Government has opened a 12-week public consultation on introducing commercial marine Atlantic salmon farming, with an online survey and local meetings; responses will feed into a future decision by the Legislative Assembly, as residents debate economic upside versus environmental risk. Squid Fishery Pause: The Fisheries Department has paused Loligo squid fishing in the Loligo Box for about two weeks after low squid biomass, with targeted trawls planned to better map stock distribution before reopening. FIGAS Upgrade: Work on the Falkland Islands Government Air Service aircraft hangar is nearing completion, improving storage and maintenance after long-running issues with leaks and doors. Local Connectivity: Sure Falkland Islands has launched new mobile data plans that increase data for the same monthly prices, aiming to meet customer demand. Defence Presence: British forces continue training at the edge of the Falklands Conservation Zone, including live firing and drills, as HMS Medway maintains a visible deterrent role in the South Atlantic. Military Exercise: A live-fire exercise involving the 5th Battalion, The Rifles, the Falkland Islands Defence Force and RAF Typhoon detachment has been reported, with Typhoons providing quick reaction alert coverage. Maritime Security Angle: A new report says China should speed up plans to mobilize civilian ships for wartime operations, citing Britain’s 1982 Falklands War use of commercial vessels as a model.