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The MOD is proposing a major change to the way service personnel and their families are housed.  This week Sitrep look at the pros and cons and speaks exclusively to the head of the army, General Sir Nick Carter about housing and the current state of the Army. Also this week, shipbuilding  - why has the government been told to get a grip?  Sitrep also hears from the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Phi...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 24th November   President-elect Trump is putting his cabinet together – but who’ll be the new Secretary of State for Defense?   Where’s Russia heading with its nuclear trains?   Why the NATO Secretary General says he has confidence that America will continue to support the Alliance.   What's the latest from Mosul?   And what does the Chancellors Autumn Statement mean for the mi...

SITREP Thursday 10 TH   November America has voted and Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. So what next? This week Sitrep looks at what this means for the rest of the world…. Will the new President stick with old alliances or forge new ones? Will he sign up to NATO? What does this mean for US military commitments around the world? Those are just some of the questions Kate...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 3 rd  November   Cyber warfare – a huge investment was announced this week but who are we protecting ourselves from?   Iraq – a special insight into what went on post-invasion in 2003.   America goes to the polls and but is the FBI calling the vote?   The Russian Aircraft carrier - can it really swing the war for Assad?   And poppies, why is there always a row?   PRESENTER THIS...

*** TIM COOPER PRESENTS TODAY ***   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 27th  October   NATO expresses concern at Russian aggression and  the UK is deploying more forces to eastern Europe – what’s the significance of the latest announcements?   Iraqi forces continue to push towards Mosul -  but what will happen after the city is retaken?   The met office celebrates 100 years of military weather forecasting …..  ...

Could what happens in Mosul determine Iraq’s future?   Why investment into Cyber defence is critical to prevent an attack on the UK’s military equipment and systems.   Plus: What happened in Vegas in The final TV showdown for Trump and Clinton   And – your chance to crack secret codes from GCHQ.     PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee     MOSUL Mich...

Discussions are underway about further British military action to combat the crisis in Syria, In Yemen, the humanitarian situation worsens as Iran becomes involved. Find out what keeps The Chief of the Air Staff awake at night. And we hear from the latest in a quick succession of Labour Shadow Defence Ministers PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee SY...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 6th October   How long can Russia’s President Putin support President Assad in Syria?   The Prime Minister says British Forces are a special case when it comes to human rights prosecutions - but is she right?   Plus, find out what HMS Ocean is doing on Exercise Albanian Lion.   And, what's it REALLY like to work for MI5?  A former soldier gives us an insider’s view     PRESENTE...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 29th  September (Kate presents)   Why is the RAF sending Typhoons to South Korea?   Who's winning the war of words over Syria - Moscow or Washington?   What's the Big Idea which will shape the future of the British Army?   And, Yemen's forgotten war - is Saudi Arabia targeting civilians using British made bombs?

On the show this week: British troops face a fresh wave of criminal investigations into alleged abuse in Afghanistan. Could Islamic State will be out of Iraq within months? In a world at war, yesterday was world peace day – but who knew? UN Peacekeeping - who writes the rules for the soldiers on the ground? And are you looking for a new job?  Try MI6  -  find out more on Sitrep. PRESENTER THIS WEE...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 15th  September   In Syria the cease-fire appears to holding, but will it make any difference long-term?   There are fresh calls for a new European Army - but not everyone wants one.   It's a hundred years since the first tank went into battle, do we still need them today   And why the American military is facing an obesity crisis.   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio gue...

Keeping the peace – what’s happening at the UN Peacekeeping Conference in London? Find out about the US Presidential candidates’ defence policies, And, how Russia might try and disrupt the American elections.  Also this week, is the IS propaganda machine running out of steam? PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee UN Peacekeeping Conference BFBS report...

Why the former head of the Army has apologised over the malaria drug. Why Pakistan has a crucial role to play in Afghanistan’s stability. Why employers are being given an insight into Army training in Croatia And, should British military personnel who are wounded or killed in service be awarded with a medal based on America's Purple Heart? PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER Studio guests: BFBS Defenc...

On this week’s (today’s) SITREP, presenter Tim Cooper is joined by our defence analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Paul Rogers from the University of Bradford.   On the table for discussion are the latest developments involving the Turkish military in northern Syria. We have an exclusive report from northern Iraq where British forces are training local fighters in the battle against IS militants...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 18th August   Is Putin spreading his wings across Europe and is Nato’s response enough?   Are the Chinese really sending spies to Hinkley Point?   Why MI6 will miss the UK's top Jihadist PR man.   Why did UN troops ignore rape victims in South Sudan?   And medals and flag waving in Rio - the non-military tattoo.     PRESENTER THIS WEEK: KATE GERBEAU Studio guest: BFBS Defence A...

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: TIM COOPER SITREP TRAIL THURS, 11th August In Afghanistan  - could  the Taliban be about to take back control of Lashkar Gar? In Syria – a humanitarian crisis emerges and Assad launches barrel bomb strikes Russia re-boots its armed forces, there’s no junk and it's all hi-tech. And, an audience with the Chilcot Report...The Iraq Inquiry gets the Edinburgh Fringe treatment. PRES...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 4th August Five years ago President Obama told President Assad to step aside as Syria's leader.  So why is the war still raging in Syria? There are calls for the Royal Navy to help the UK Border Force patrol Britain’s seas – but are  there enough ships to cope? And forget Rio, the Russians are racing tanks in their own back yard.   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest...

  PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 28th July   In this week’s Sitrep….   The US and Russia aim for closer military co-operation over Syria air-strikes -but will it work?   It’s official - Clinton's going head to head with Trump for the White House.   Is the Army falling short on recruitment?   And the language of terrorism, how should the media report it?       PRESENTER THI...

  PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Paula Middlehurst   SITREP TRAIL THURS,  21st July   Why Donald Trump says he will put America’s needs ahead of NATO if he becomes president   Turkey - what's happened to the Generals and who's in charge of the nuclear bombs?   Is France Europe's easiest terrorist target?   The latest Navy Frigate - will it ever float?   And why the General wants recruits to walk the walk.  ...

A new era for British Politics starts today but where does Teresa May stand on defence? After the Iraq inquiry what does Tony Blair have to say to British troops? Why the Service Complaints’ Commissioner says it’s not all about bullying and harassment.... And Sitrep look ahead to next week’s vote on whether to replace the Trident Nuclear Weapons system. PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio gue...

Sitrep - the Chilcot Report Join Kate Gerbeau, Christopher Lee and a panel of defence experts for reaction & analysis of the long awaited Chilcot Report. THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain,...

**KATE PRESENTS**   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 30th June     BREXIT – what are the implications for defence,   Why NATO is more important than ever.   Why Britain is sending more troops to Iraq as Fallujah falls.   The countdown to Chilcot - the full story of Britain's part in the Iraq War   And remembering the Somme – 100 years on  Britain is leaving the European Union.     PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Ger...

In today's programme...(presented by Kate Gerbeau) Why the fallout from the fighting in Fallujah is leading to a humanitarian crisis. Should you be angry or reassured that the security services could soon have the power to legally hack into our smartphones.......? The head of the Army talks about the progression of women in the forces. And...Armed Forces Day - we look ahead to a national celebrati...

Is there a new cold war?  And what’s the view from Moscow? Could the US increase its military presence in Afghanistan? Weapons of the future – find out about the new automated drone. Plus PTSD - is enough being done?   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS : 16th June NATO Professor Michael Clarke until recently the Director General o...

The biggest movement of Western Allied troops since fall of the Soviet Union is taking place right on Russia's borders, Sitrep finds out who’s there, what’s there and why we’re there. Is Russia about to launch a wipe out mission of IS in Syria? Hilary Clinton’s done it, & now the real battle begins in the race for the White House. Why the Royal Navy's old and bold are saying the UK hasn't enough w...