BFBS Sitrep

The latest on what’s happening in the fight to take back Mosul from IS fighters. How British troops will soon be helping people in famine-hit South Sudan… Find out why British troops are being warned about honey traps, staged brawls and social media infiltration in Estonia. And Sitrep speaks to a former Army officer who has the ear of the USA’s new Security Advisor. GUESTS : BFBS Defence Analyst C...

What was on the agenda at today’s NATO meeting? Sitrep gets reaction from the Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon.   Has China lost all influence on North Korea?   Find out what the Marines are up to in Norway…   And waiting for justice - how long will it be before war crimes in Syria are dealt with in court?   GUESTS : BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee. NATO Charlotte Banks interview with the De...

In this week’s Sitrep, we ask why Donald Trump hasn’t got round to calling the Chinese President yet, and what that might say for US-China relations.   Plus we look at the President’s promise to boost defence spending.   We hear from a former head of the Army, ahead of the publication of a report into the investigation into abuse allegations in Iraq.   And after a minister warned more British troo...

Presented by Kate Gerbeau In today’ Sitrep there’s reaction and analysis as human rights lawyer, Phil Shiner, is struck off. In Afghanistan, the Taliban is in disarray – so is this a good time for peace? The Royal Navy leads the combined Naval Task Force in the Gulf for the first time. Trump's defence secretary, 'Mad Dog' Mattis, starts work in the far east. And Very Lynne’s new album to celebrate...

Teresa May's will be the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump, but who's going to get the most out of it?   And do the comparisons with Mrs Thatcher and President Reagan mean anything or is this going to be a very different relationship   NATO forges friendships in the Middle East with a new HQ in Kuwait.   Meet the women of the US Marine Corps and hear all about the Norwegian Military Experi...

Tomorrow Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States of America.  In a special edition of Sitrep, Kate Gerbeau will ask “Should we be frightened?” A panel of experts are going to look at what Trump’s time as President & Commander in Chief of the American Armed Forces could mean for the rest of the world.  Will he forge closer ties with Russia? What will he do about NATO? What...

Russian aggression has triggered the deployment of American forces to Poland but is it necessary? President-elect Trump -  what’s really going on and who’s side is he on? Could we see more German boots on the ground in Europe? What part does Britain play in the Talks to re-unify Cyprus? And War through the eyes of the correspondent.  The Times man in the blue body-armour tells all…… Other intervie...

In today’s Sitrep what’s in store for the year ahead?  For starters, there’s IS, Trump and Brexit. Plus....Why Russia's got the hots for the arctic, why more Irish nationals are joining the British Army….and, why Hitler's back in the bestseller list. PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee Other interviews NEW YEAR THREAT BFBS Reporter James Hirst, Pro...

The Head of MI6 ‘C’ speaks publicly for the first time – and warns that Russia's actions in Syria will have tragic consequences... Find out what the PM, Teresa May got up to in Bahrain and what the Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, said about Saudi Arabia Plus - how NATO and the EU have overcome years of rivalry to work more closely together PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Def...

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...