BFBS Sitrep

Find out what action NATO & the UK is taking to counter the growing cyber threat   Iran boasts about its nuclear achievements – but how far advanced are they?   Why have MPs from the Defence Committee chosen this sensitive time to visit The Falklands Islands?   And find out the importance of the forthcoming Anglo-French summit.   PRESENTER :   Glen Mansell   STUDIO GUESTS :   BFBS’s defence analys...

Could Turkey could play a key role in the Syrian crisis?   Two new reports criticize the cuts made by the SDSR – so is the MoD up to the job?     How will the United Nations react to Argentina’s accusation that the UK is militarizing the Falklands Islands   And find out how Afghan women are playing a leading role in their country’s transition     PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GUESTS :   BFBS’...

The Americans are bringing forward the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan – but is it more to do with President Obama’s election strategy than a secure Afghanistan?     And what does it mean for British Forces in the region   As Prince William prepares for his time in the South Atlantic,   tensions remain strained between the British and Argentine governments, but what do the Falkland Islanders...

The MoD comes under more criticism for its handling of redundancies   Egyptians mark a year since their revolution - but are they getting the type of leadership they fought for?   HMS Argyll is sent to the Middle East in a show of strength from the EU against Iran’s nuclear ambitions   And we find out the complex coordination involved in the security of London for the 2012 Olympics   PRESENTER :  ...

The Shadow Defence Secretary Jim Murphy talks to Sitrep about the latest round of Armed Forces’ redundancies   What’s does the future hold for Nato?   Prime Minister David Cameron has promised the Falklands Islanders' his full support   - but is the Royal Navy capable of giving it?   And   - Is it ever morally right for a Captain to abandon a sinking ship?       PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   GUESTS:...

  SITREP TRAIL 12th January   Why Scottish  independence would have huge implications for defence.   What could be behind the assassination of another one of Iran’s nuclear scientists?   There are more diplomatic tensions in South America as the Argentines are accused of starting a squid war against the Falklands   Plus, how military academies could help to prevent future riots.     PRESENTER :  ...

The Strategic Defence Review recommends that the future British Army will be supplemented by the TA but is it too much to ask of the reserve forces?   The US Forces brace themselves for their Defence Review but what will it mean for relations with Europe, and the UK’s 'special' relationship?   Why the Taliban are planning to open an office in Quatar.   Is Iran upping the ante with its warning to A...

This week it’s a Sitrep special looking back at the year of defence & current affairs in 2011.   How much progress been made in Afghanistan?   The extraordinary story of the Arab Spring…..will history judge it a success or failure?   What impact has the SDSR had now its findings are being implemented?   And we look at the challenges that lie ahead for 2012     PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GU...

  The US and NATO ends their mission in Iraq – but have they achieved what they set out to do?   The Defence Committee raise concern about the long-term care of injured service personnel   What are the implications for European defence initiatives given the current financial climate?   And….. find out why the Jolly Roger is flying high at Portsmouth   PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GUESTS:   B...

There’s criticism of our policy in Afghanistan but is it really all tactics without strategy?   And who and what are behind the latest attacks this week?   Find out why they’re demonstrating in Moscow   Why mass immigration is a danger to us all   Plus, what’s the attraction of describing war?  We find out from one RAF Sgt.   PRESENTER :   Kate Gerbau   STUDIO GUESTS:   BFBS’s defence analyst, Chr...

  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