BFBS Sitrep

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?

Why the special relationship with the US is so essential to the UK and its security And why cooperation between the UK & US is important to the welfare of our Forces As military action increases in Libya - why the critics are also raising their voice And It’s the end of an era at RAF Kinloss.........

The military covenant moves one step closer to becoming law, but not everybody’s happy. There’s a warning of more cuts to come but will the Army be in the firing line?   How far should NATO forces go in Libya? And the significance of the Queen’s visit to Ireland – how will it affect future relations?

Tough questions for Pakistan about Osama bin Laden as militants step up attacks in Afghanistan:   Can Scottish Nationalists save the threatened RAF bases at Lossiemouth and Leuchars?   And....w hy some Service charities are urging caution against  legalising the Military Covenant  

A Sitrep special as the world reacts to the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden How will it affect strategy in Afghanistan, and more importantly the role of British Forces there? How will Al Qaeda react? The international response & relations with Pakistan And we look at the implications for international security & terrorism?

What’s the way forwardfor a favourable outcome in Libya? And how should theinternational community respond to the deepening crisis in Syria? What are the implicationsof the Taliban prisoner escape?   Plus: the final countdown to the Royal Wedding:

As British military advisors head to Libya - should   Nato be doing more and is this the start of "mission creep"? Why the next few months are the real test of progress in Afghanistan How the weapons of the future could change the face of modern warfare And the special roles the Forces will play at the royal wedding...

Could Afghanistan become the West’s forgotten war? Is the coalition targeting Colonel Gaddafi falling apart? After 50 years of space exploration why outer-space could be a threat to civilisation And who is Britain’s greatest general?

  Why the Gurkhas have been particularly hard-hit by the job losses announced this week . What should we do to break the Libyan stalemate? And a change of scene for the Irish Guards - from the battlefields of Helmand to the Royal Wedding in less than a week  

Sitrep 31st March (presented today by Paul Osbourne) How long can the coalition hold together in Libya? Is the RAF about to run out of pilots? Why there's a growing role for reservists in Afghanistan And what did the Government apologise for in Northern Ireland?

In Sitrep today.... In Libya - who’s running the military operation?  What’s the objective?  And is there an exit strategy? Plus the other Middle East countries on the brink of revolution And, in Afghanistan as seven provinces are handed over to Afghan security forces, is the end in sight ?

The continuing crisis in the Middle east   A top General tells Sitrep he's optimistic about progress in Afghanistan but also urges caution   What role would Brtish forces play if the UK had a nuclear emergency?   The Cold War ended a long time ago so why are Russian bombers trying to penetrate British Airspace   And a special tribute for the town that's honoured our fallen soldiers

In this week’s Sitrep….   Why the MoD says there’ll be no U-turn on defence cuts,   How should the international community respond to the crisis in Libya?   And how did the SAS operation in the desert go so badly wrong?   Plus: why China is boosting its influence in Afghanistan

Who’ll win the tug of war over Libya’s future?   The harsh realities of the Defence Review as each Service prepares for job losses    The renewed push for a  political surge in Afghanistan   And a career change for veterans - from the front-line to the classroom