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BFBS SitrepSitrep August 31st 2017
North Korea - Has Kim Jong Un....crossed the line? A former Chief of the Defence Staff, tells us why we need to keep in with the US post-Brexit. More troops…
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Sitrep August 24th 2017
On this week’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau, we have a special look at Afghanistan following Donald Trump’s speech on his new strategy for the war. We look at what…
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Sitrep August 10th 2017
In today’s Sitrep with Tim Cooper There’s mounting tensions over North Korea as President Trump threatens fire and fury whilst the UN urges caution &…
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Sitrep August 3rd 2017
The Head of the Army explains why we need to keep hold of Sennelager after drawdown in Germany. Will US plans to use diplomacy decrease the tensions in North…
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Sitrep July 27th 2017
President trump has tweeted that he doesn’t want transgender personnel in the us military, today the Sitrep programme speaks to Caroline Paige, who was the…
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Sitrep July 20th 2017
Can Europe cope with the influx of refugees? Could the UN broker a peace deal in Syria? What went wrong with the F35s? Why did the head of France’s armed…
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Sitrep July 13th 2017
Mosul – IS have been defeated but what’s next for the beleaguered Iraqi city? The Chief of the Air Staff looks forward to the RAF’s centenary next year whilst…
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Sitrep July 6th 2017
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 6th July (KATE PRESENTS TODAY) One year after publishing his report Sir John Chilcot finally speaks out but why did it take so long? Why…
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Sitrep 29th June 2017
Why the army needs to change the way it recruits the head of the US Army in Europe shares his concerns about the shrinking British army…. Plus, Britain's…
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Sitrep June 22nd 2017
In this week’s Sitrep, Is the destruction of an ancient mosque in the Iraqi city of Mosul an admission of defeat by IS? What’s life like for the RAF Reaper…
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Sitrep June 15th 2017
In this week’s Sitrep, Exercise Noble Jump in Romania - what is it and who’s taking part? Gaddafi’s son has been freed, but what does that mean for Libya? What…
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Sitrep June 8th 2017
In today’s Sitrep, A stark warning of a humanitarian disaster in the final battle for Mosul And where next for the Islamist Extremists forced out of Iraq? Why…
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Sitrep May 18th 2017
There’s election fever as the manifestos are published but is there anything for the Services to vote for? Trump, Russia and Putin – exactly what is going on?…
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Sitrep May 11th 2017
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 11th May (KATE PRESENTS– NO CHRISTOPHER LEE TODAY; Professor Michael Clarke, former Director of the Royal United Services Institute is our…
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Sitrep May 4th 2017
Could the French election result change the UK’s defence alliance with our European ally? What’s the significance of Japan joining in Naval exercise with the…
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Sitrep April 27th 2017
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 27th April (KATE PRESENTS TODAY) Will sanctions curb North Korea’s nuclear ambitions? Find out what life’s like on board the US aircraft…
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Sitrep April 13th 2017
In today’s Sitrep – there’s more reaction to last week's chemical weapons attack in Syria and how it's affecting US/Russian relations. Find out how North Korea…
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Sitrep April 6th 2017
Chemical weapons in Syria. What happened? Who’s right, who’s wrong and what next? Find out what British troops are doing on Exercise Desert Warrior in Kuwait…
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Sitrep 30th March 2017
This week: We ask who bombed civilians in Mosul was it IS fighters or coalition aircraft? Brexit has been triggered but why is the Prime Minister threatening…
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Sitrep 23rd March 2017
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 23rd March (KATE PRESENTS TODAY) Terror at Westminster…how did it happen and what can be done? Who was the attacker and what’s the bigger…
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Sitrep March 16th 2017
Marine A: did the Royal Marine's higher command fail? Why Putin's generals are watching British troops in Estonia, What can British troops do about famine in…
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Sitrep March 3rd 2017
On the day the Queen unveils the Iraq and Afghanistan memorial, Sitrep reflects on three wars in which 682 British Service personnel died. Find out the…
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Sitrep March 2nd 2017
Why is Mr Trump handing out 54 billion dollars to the Pentagon? Why a group of MPs says we must maintain relations with the Russians. The RAF in the Middle…
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Sitrep February 23rd 2017
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…
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Sitrep February 16th 2017
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?…
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Sitrep 9th February 2017
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…
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Sitrep February 2nd 2017
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…
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Sitrep January 26th 2017
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…
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Sitrep 19th January 2017
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…
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Sitrep January 12th 2017
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…
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Sitrep January 5th 2017
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…
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Sitrep December 8th 2016
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…
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Sitrep December 1st 2016
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…
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Sitrep November 24th 2016
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…
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Sitrep 10th November 2016
SITREP Thursday 10TH 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…
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Sitrep November 3rd 2016
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 3rd November Cyber warfare – a huge investment was announced this week but who are we protecting ourselves from? Iraq – a special insight…
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Sitrep 27th October 2016
*** TIM COOPER PRESENTS TODAY *** SITREP TRAIL THURS, 27th October NATO expresses concern at Russian aggression and the UK is deploying more forces to eastern…
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Sitrep October 20th 2016
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…
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Sitrep October 13th 2016
Discussions are underway about further British military action to combat the crisis in Syria, In Yemen, the humanitarian situation worsens as Iran becomes…
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Sitrep 6th October 2016
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…
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Sitrep 29th September 2016
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…
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Sitrep 22nd September 2016
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…
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Sitrep 15th September 2016
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…
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Sitrep September 8th 2016
Keeping the peace – what’s happening at the UN Peacekeeping Conference in London? Find out about the US Presidential candidates’ defence policies, And, how…
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Sitrep 1st September 2016
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…
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Sitrep 25th August 2016
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…
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Sitrep 18th August 2016
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…
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Sitrep August 11th 2016
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…
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Sitrep August 4th 2016
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?…
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Sitrep 28th July 2016
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…
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Sitrep 21st July 2016
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…
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Sitrep 14th July 2016
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…
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Sitrep July 7th 2016
Sitrep - the Chilcot Report Join Kate Gerbeau, Christopher Lee and a panel of defence experts for reaction & analysis of the long awaited Chilcot Report…
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Sitrep 30th June 2016
**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…
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Sitrep June 23rd 2016
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…
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Sitrep June 16th 2016
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…