Monthly Archives: October 2021

BFBS MiPlayer comes to RRS Sir David Attenborough

The BFBS MiPlayer platform and 80 new set top boxes have been installed on board the British Antarctic Survey research vessel.28th October 2021 at 12:43pm RRS Sir David Attenborough making its first visit to London this month (Picture: Martin Dalton/Alamy). Crew members from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough canContinue reading “BFBS MiPlayer comes to RRS Sir David Attenborough”

​​Will Greece acquire RAF’s 30 retiring Eurofighter Typhoons?

The Hellenic Air Force is reportedly considering the acquisition of the 30 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets of the Royal Air Force, due to be retired by 2025, according to Nikos Panagiotopoulos, the Greek Minister of Defense. “All possible options are being considered to find the most suitable solution, in order to further upgrade the operationalContinue reading “​​Will Greece acquire RAF’s 30 retiring Eurofighter Typhoons?”

BFBS MiPlayer comes to RRS Sir David Attenborough The BFBS MiPlayer platform and 80 new set top boxes have been installed on board the British Antarctic Survey research vessel.28th October 2021 at 12:43pm RRS Sir David Attenborough making its first visit to London this month (Picture: Martin Dalton/Alamy). Crew members from British Antarctic Survey (BAS)Continue reading

Splitting The Difference: The SLR v The SA80

The L1A1 Self Loading Rifle was replaced by the SA80 in the 1980s. But how do the two compare? Almost everybody serving in the Armed Forces today has only ever known the SA80 (or SA80 A2) as the standard issue weapon used by personnel across the branches of the military. Introduced officially in 1985, the rifle hasContinue reading “Splitting The Difference: The SLR v The SA80”

Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute visits Australia – six weeks after AUKUS deal

The Astute-class boat’s visit follows the signing of the AUKUS submarine deal which sparked anger from France. The Astute-class submarine alongside in Perth, Australia (Picture: British High Commission Australia/Twitter). Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute has docked in Australia – six weeks after the announcement of the AUKUS submarine deal.  The groundbreaking defence pact will see the UK,Continue reading “Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute visits Australia – six weeks after AUKUS deal”