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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...

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau     SITREP TRAIL THURS, 2nd June     The fight to take back Fallujah and the key role the RAF is playing.   Is the UK is at risk from terrorists via the English channel?   Afghanistan: why is the world is looking the other way.   Two former generals battle it out & give their unique perspective on the EU referendum.   And…remembering Jutland 100 years on   PRESENT...

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau     SITREP TRAIL THURS, 26th May   Are British special forces operating in Libya? Britain boosts its contribution to the international coalition in Iraq and Syria in the ongoing fight against IS.   As President Obama continues his global long goodbye tour - Sitrep takes a look at America's position in the world.   And, onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the...

British guns for Libya but what does Egypt think? What’s behind the increase in violence in Baghdad? Find out all about the new missile for the F35 stealth fighters. Plus, how happy are you with your life in the Forces? And, fact or Fiction? The former General who's put his worries about Russia into a novel... PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTH...

Corruption – is it a reason to go to war? Why the threat level from Northern Ireland-related terrorism in the UK has been raised? Why the New First Sea Lord has an in-tray full of problems The Invictus Games - who wins when no one loses? And what does Putin think of Trump? PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS : CORRUPTION Broadcaster...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 5th May PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Iraq  - why is Britain planning to send more troops? If Europe had its own army what would happen to Nato? Burundi in crisis, could this be another Rwanda? Find out why North Korea’s leader is having a party. And coming up Trump: everyone said he couldn't...but he has. PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst...

  PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau     SITREP TRAIL THURS, 28th April     Is it right to keep quiet about foreign policy?   Is the "Special Relationship" between the USA and Britain still going strong?   When 14 became one - the amalgamation of the Scottish Regiments, ten years on.   Why a long military career could be good for your state of mind…   And Flipper joins the Russian Navy – find out w...

Are the MoD cooking the books?   The Government has no plans to send British combat troops to Libya...but is that the whole truth?   A NATO Security chief warns of IS bombers putting explosives inside their own bodies.   Why Russia has ambitions towards the Arctic region…..   And Obama's in town to wish the Queen a Happy 90th Birthday, but what does he really think of Britain?

The Chilcot Report - why's it taking so long? Obama says Libya was his worst mistake - but should The West intervene again? The UN's looking for a new Secretary General - who's up for the job? Could fast living and fast thinking means snap decisions on security and more wars? And Ex-Detect - the new anti-terrror device that could have prevented the Brussels attacks

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 7th April   Why Nato needs America to stay strong.   Can Afghan forces retake Sangin from the Taliban?   Libya?  Democracy or blood revenge?   Why are British troops hitting the desert in Jordan   And the British spy who never came in from the cold.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Tim Cooper   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 24th March In today’s Sitrep – Which British intelligence agency is chasing jihadist bombers? Will a new government help to stabilize Libya and counter the IS threat in the region? Does Russia have the upper hand over the West in key military and communications areas?   And Continental Shelves - explained.  Why Argentina reckons its on to a win...

  Terror in Europe, first Paris, now Brussels, where next? Trump lashes out at NATO and the UN. Why defence is still an election issue in Scotland.   And the legacy of 1916....Ireland Commemorates but does Britain ignore?    

In today's programme - a warning from a top security official that Europe is dealing with the migration crisis in a “messy way”. It’s been five years since the unrest in Syria began, but will the renewed peace talks work and why the sudden Russian withdrawal?   Street fighters - why the Army thinks urban warfare training is vital.   And why RFA Lyme Bay is "Ship of the Year".

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 10th March   Thousands of secret ISIS membership details are leaked...how big a coup is it for the security services?   Why violence is on the increase in Northern Ireland and Libya is struggling against threats from Islamic extremists.   Predicting the future in world events...are the so called experts losing their touch?   Plus: women in the British Army could be seen in comb...

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 3rd March   The man who says the President got it wrong on IS.   The Brecon Beacons deaths - why is the MOD off the hook?   Find out what 3 Rifles are up to in Louisana   And Super Tuesday, could Donald Trump be the next Commander in Chief of American Armed Forces?     PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS :   IR...

Brexit - who’s in and who’s out in the world of defence   Will the Syrian ceasefire work?   The day the Russians condemned Stalin – could Putin be next?   How the Australians have increased their defence budget thanks to China.   And tributes to Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown - the UK's greatest ever test pilot, who died earlier this week.       PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS De...