BFBS Sitrep

The latest attitudes survey is out but why do a third of military personnel say morale is low?   Are our soldiers being discriminated against?   What’s behind the latest prison breakouts in Pakistan and Iraq?   And why changes to military music could mean fewer marches and more Muse.   PRESENTER : Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST : BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee    OTHER INTERVIEWS :   Louise Sim...

Is Iraq heading towards another civil war?    60 years on from the end of the Korean War, what did the conflict actually achieve?   Should politicians have the final say on deploying our Armed Forces overseas?   And… what’s in a name? Could a Janet or a John lead an Army into battle?   PRESENTER : Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST : BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee    OTHER INTERVIEWS :   The Dail...

The outgoing CDS General Sir David Richards issues a final warning over Syria   Are the alternatives put forward for replacing Trident viable?   The morality of arms sales is questioned in a new report   And find out why the Kremlin might be turning its back on modern technology in a bid to prevent cyber attacks……….     PRESENTER : Tim Cooper   STUDIO GUEST : BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee...

What impact are events in Egypt and Syria having on the Middle East?   A study says the Taliban’s planning to re-take Helmand. – but how are they going to do it?   And how many troops will the US leave in Afghanistan  post 2014   Plus: will Trident be homeless?   And the new Chief of the Defence Staff – find out what happens in his first few days.   PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Def...

A new interim President for Egypt after military intervention - but is it a coup?   What does the future hold for Trident?   The government wants thirty thousand Army reservists by 2018 but can it be done   And…..why the the PM David Cameron believes Kazakhstan (pro: Kaz-ak-stan)  is strategically important   PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee     OTHER IN...

The Treasury’s told the MOD how much cash it’s got to spend…….but did the Defence secretary get the deal he wanted?   The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall , explains the future of land-warfare   Find out how senior Afghan officers are getting trained at Shrivenham.   There’s an update from the Army Families Federation conference in Germany   And “Our Wives and Sweethearts” – how...

As Afghan forces take control of security in Afghanistan Britain’s most senior commander there tells Sitrep that the future of the country is in the hands of it’s people…   The Supreme Court has ruled human rights do apply on the battlefield but what does that mean for future conflicts   There’s been more army job losses – but what’s life really like for those who’ve taken redundancy?   And the im...

As the international community continues to agonise over Syria, find out about one man’s personal experience of the conflict.   Is national security being but at risk by a Chinese telecoms company working in Britain?   And Sitrep explores the relationship between defence and space & talks to European Space Agency Astronaut and former Army Pilot, Major Tim Peake     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO...

There’s more calls for international support in Afghanistan post 2014, and criticism from a former military intelligence officer who says Britain should never have gone..   What’s behind the protests in Turkey?   As the humanitarian crisis in Syria deepens what more can the international community do?   Plus: who’s been snooping on your emails?  Find out in Sitrep (later) today   PRESENTER: Kate G...

Is the detention centre in Camp Bastion Britain’s Guantanamo Bay?   How will the lifting of the EU arms embargo affect the Syrian conflict?   Will the MoD meet the Treasury’s demands for cuts to the defence budget?   Plus,  Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, comes to life in  a new museum in Portsmouth   And …discover which toys were influenced by war over the last 200 years     PRESENTER: CLAI...

After a British soldier was killed in Woolwich – today’s Sitrep programme analyses the terror threat ….were they lone operators or part of a more sinister group -  and what does this mean for our Service men and women?     PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS:  PM David Cameron speaks to BFBS Reporter Claire Sadler   Admiral Lord West, for...

How longer tours of duty in theatre may be beneficial.   If the UK left the EU what impact would it have on defence?   Discover what it takes to be a great foreign secretary.   What’s behind the spy story in Moscow?   And a special report from Colorado Springs on the Warrior Games     PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS:     Major General...

Why the Defence Reform Bill plans to change the way military equipment is bought   Securing Somalia – the country’s top soldier talks about building his army from scratch.   Could drones spell the end for those magnificent men in their flying machines?   The mother of one of the four soldiers who died at the Deepcut Army barracks tells us why she’s pushing for a public inquiry.   And the 70 th ann...

Ten years on how influential are the Taliban in Afghanistan?   Why Camp Delta in Guantanomo is giving President Obama a headache   How the battle lines are being drawn in cyber space   And UK veterans land in South Korea with war memories on their mind.      PRESENTER : Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST : BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS :        BFBS Reporter James Hirst reports...

As the Government prepares to tighten its belt further how safe is defence from more cuts and what impact would a cut in the counter-terrorism budget have on Britain’s security?   Are chemical weapons being used in Syria?   What does the future hold for Afghan interpreters post 2014?   And ...... find out the definitive reading list for military minds       PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BF...

As transition in Afghanistan’s continues there’s still concern over insurgency   The Syrian President’s Al Qaida warning to the West   North Korea says it is ready to talk but is China running out of patience?   Remembering the Iron Lady & her military legacy.   Plus there’s an exclusive look at the F35 Lightning Two jet simulator.     PRESENTER : Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST : BFBS’s Defence Analyst...

In Sitrep this week..........   Why there’s continued concern for Afghanistan’s future after ISAF forces leave   Find out who’s the power behind the throne of North Korea’s young leader   The military legacy of Baroness Thatcher & why the Lady loved Milk Tray …..   And it’s been 15 years since the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, but how much of a difference has it made to lasting peace?  ...

There’s warnings from UK and US commanders in Afghanistan ahead of the summer fighting season   And there’s concern in Pakistan as they head towards national elections   As America reacts to North Korea’s rhetoric just how seriously should we be taking the threat?   Plus:  the RAF celebrates 95 years – but what will the air force look like in the future?     PRESENTER :  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUESTS...

Why there’s going to be more cuts to the defence budget   Who are the different rebel groups  in Syria and what do they want?   Now the banks are open – what does the future hold for Cyprus, and could it happen here in the UK?   And, It’s the end of an era for the military’s Search and Rescue.    PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS:   ...

Ten years since the invasion of Iraq Sitrep reflects on the anniversary and speaks to former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Colonel Tim Collins, who led his men into Iraq.   Plus, the man dubbed the ‘Vicar of Baghdad’ who initially supported the war explains why he’s now changed his mind   The latest from Cyprus where the financial crisis continues   And find out what the new Chief of the Defence S...

Two years on & the Syrian conflict is ongoing – is there anything the international community can do end hostilities?   Concerns what an Independent Scotland will mean for defence…   How serious are North Korea’s threats to use nuclear weapons   How advances in frontline trauma care benefit not only the armed forces but also the NHS   And, find out what the new Pope thinks about the Falklands Isla...

This week…… How the Army’s move from Germany will impact on local services in the UK How Britain is helping the Syrian rebels Why the Falkland Islanders will show a united front this weekend And find out who’s in line to be the next Chief of the Defence Staff?     PRESENTER :  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee and Professor Michael Clarke from the Royal United Se...

Western leaders meet Syrian rebels in Rome - but will they give them what they want?   Can the MOD make 11 billion pounds worth of cuts over the next ten years?   Find out everything you need to know about America’s new Defence Secretary.   And after a long campaign the Arctic Convey veterans finally receive the recognition they’ve fought so long for.   PRESENTER :  James Hirst STUDIO GUESTS:  BFB...

The aid budget could be used for defence-related operations but what does that mean for British forces?   Was he PM’s visit to India a success?   The truth about war – are today’s reporters telling the full story?   Plus - cyber warfare, Chinese style   And find out why British soldiers are training in extreme conditions in the arctic   PRESENTER :  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence anal...

Heading for exit – but what will Afghanistan look like after 2014?   What  can the international community  do about North Korea's nuclear tests?   How Mali and Algeria can learn from the democratic progress made in Somalia   And the TA on TV - but will the recruitment drive work?   PRESENTER :  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS :  Michael Evan...