BFBS Sitrep

  What can be done to heal diplomatic relations between the UK and Iran?   How can Nato salvage its relationship with Pakistan?   Why there’s continued unrest over borders in the Balkans     And, find out about a new invention to remove barnacles from the bottom of ships     PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GUESTS:   BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    Interviews with:   Middle East Analy...

  Why military top brass say it's too early to judge whether the war in Afghanistan has been successful   The Government will appoint a chief coroner but what will it mean in practical terms to Service families?   Why Turkey is forging closer military ties with the UK     And there's growing unrest in Egypt  - so what happened to the Arab Spring?       PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GUESTS:  ...

Why Britain's top general in Afghanistan is happy with the progress so far.   The best way for politicians and the top brass to work out military strategy.   Why Cap Badges are an integral and honourable part of the British Army.   And what battles would make the Top 20 of Britain’s worst military disasters?     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   In...

SITREP TRAIL 10th November It’s the end of an era as British troops in Germany prepare for a long march-out. How worried should we be about Iran’s nuclear weapons programme? After another fatal accident, just how essential are the Red Arrows? And we hear how the soldiers in Afghanistan will be remembering their comrades both past and present this coming weekend . PRESENTER : Kate Gerbau STUDIO GUE...

Why the West feels so threatened by Iran…   Is the Government doing enough to counter the cyber security threat?   And find out how we can all help to police Cyber-Space.   How British Forces in Afghanistan have changed the mind set of one former Taliban commander to denounce violence   Plus, a very special celebration for the Royal British Legion   PRESENTER :   James Hirst   STUDIO GUESTS:   BFB...

  Now that Sirte has fallen, has NATO fulfilled its role in Libya?   How tough is the job of Defence Secretary   What can be done to ease the tensions between Kosovo and Serbia?   The importance of the Haqqani network in the quest for peace in Afghanistan   And why the British Army is breaking the rules using underage soldiers in theatre       PRESENTER :    Kate Gerbau STUDIO GUESTS :   BFBS’s de...

SITREP trail 13th October The revolutionary forces in Libya are close to securing Sirte - but where is Gaddafi? How a message in a bottle helped the Royal Navy save a ship from piracy Why the prisoner exchange between Hamas and the Israelis is vital for the future of the Middle East And …. why Cyprus continues to be strategically important PRESENTER : Matt Teale STUDIO GUESTS : BFBS’s defence anal...

It’s been 10 years since British forces were sent to Afghanistan, but are they any closer to securing a successful outcome?  How has the military strategy changed in that time ?    Why  Nato says there must be more commitment from its allies How European security could be threatened by the Eurozone crisis And , the dogs of war, why our canine friends are so much more than a man’s best friend....  ...

The Royal Navy is set to announce details of redundancies tomorrow...former First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band tells Sitrep how he thinks this will affect the Senior Service W hat impact will redundancies have on morale?  The Navy Families Federation tell us what support systems are in place to help those affected There’s been  job losses at BAe – but are we losing too much expertise from t...

  The latest from Libya as anti-Gaddafi forces battle their way to Sirte Two years ago former Ghurkhas won the right to stay in the UK, but is the infrastructure there to support them? What the Libl Dem’s think about defence issues. And why World War One still fascinates us after all these years   PRESENTER:     Matt Teale   STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee.    INTERVIEWS WI...

How the UK is planning to help Libya get back on its feet   After the siege in Kabul – how prepared are Afghan forces to take control of their country’s security?   Why cyber security remains a global threat   And what makes a hero, is it outstanding bravery or just a question of luck?   PRESENTER :      Matt Teale   STUDIO GUESTS :   BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee.     INTERVIEWS WITH: O...

The Baha Mousa Inquiry publishes its report but have conditions changed sufficiently to prevent this happening again?   Are former injured service personnel getting the special treatment they were promised in the Military Covenant   The legacy of 9/11 on America ten years on   And... find out why identifying the enemy could be increasingly difficult with the invention of an Invisibility Cloak   PR...

SITREP trail 1 September In an exclusive interview on Sitrep , the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, William Hague, speaks to Kate Gerbau about rebuilding   Libya, the wider Arab Spring and the future of Afghanistan. Plus: As the Army & RAF find out the details of their redundancy programmes what impact will it have on morale and the future fighting capability of the Services? PRESENTER :   ...

After  a six month campaign it’s the end of the road for Gaddafi as Tripoli falls – but what’s next for Libya? In a special edition Sitrep speaks to the Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox, who discusses how Britain has been helping the rebels track down Gaddafi and the help NATO can provide to help a smooth transition of government. Plus: the key role RAF’s Sentinel spy plane has played in i...

Is Gadaffi's grip on Libya coming to an end?   And if so, how ready are the rebels to take control?   How bribery and corruption are hampering aid to Afghanistan.   The latest controversy surrounding the Carrier programme.   And, discover the weird and wonderful ways the allies tried to defeat Hitler during WW11

Should the Army have been brought in to help with this week’s riots? What are the wider consequences for America’s engagement in Afghanistan? How climate change has become a threat to our security. And the wider message of Aghanistan’s new TV Sitcom.   PRESENTER: Matt Teale STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee and Robert Fox, the EveningStandard’s Defence Corresponent INTERVIEWS...

SITREP Thursday 28 July  The reasons behind the UK's decisionto recognise the Libyan rebels as Libya’s sole power   What’s the prognosis of the Arabspring -  is it fizzling out ?   Plus, Sitrep finds out how Forces’ familiesare coping as the Army faces even more redundancies   And, the political consequences of therecent explosions in Cyprus.   PRESENTER:      Kate Gerbau STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s de...

What sort of shape will the UK's army be in after yet more cuts are announced?  And what impact will it have on morale? Why the hand-over of Lashkar Gah is critical to Afghanistan's future And..how instrumental was the campaign to save RAF Lossiemouth in securing the base's future? PRESENTER:Kate Gerbau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee.  INTERVIEWS WITH: Lt General Sir Graeme...

The verdict on the Chinook crash – why did it take so long to clear the pilots? The fragile relationship between America and Pakistan comes under more pressure. And Afghanistan’s security policy is questioned after the assassination of President Karzai’s half-brother. Plus: Sitrep gets the NATO perspective on the Libyan campaign.

In an exclusive interview the Secretary of Statefor Defence. Liam Fox,  gives Sitrep his views on the MoD, defence cuts, Libya &Afghanistan ....... We get the reaction from the Royal British Legionand from troops in Afghanistan to the phone-hacking allegations Plus...... what the Afghan National Army can learnfrom Sierra Leone..

In this week’s Sitrep we talk to Lord Levene – the man responsible for the biggest shake-up at the MoD for a generation. Will the news that Colonel Gaddaffi is wanted for war crimes mean he’ll cling on to power until the bitter end? Nimrod makes its last flight - but does its exit leave a big hole in our defence capability? Plus Robert Gates’ end of term report......

Obama's announces his exit strategy for Afghanistan - but what does it mean for British Troops?   Why some believe the Strategic Defence & Security Review should be re-opened   What's behind the latest outbreak of violence in Northern Ireland?   And......do we really need Armed Forces Day?

Yemen’s violent uprising pushes the country to the brink of collapse A warning to Iran - 'Stop arming the Taliban' What difference are the Apaches bringing to the Libyan campaign? Why the Reserves should be increased rather than decreased. And, are relations warming up between Nato & Russian?