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BFBS SitrepSitrep October 25th 2012
Why British troops could be involved in Mali, Africa (pro: Mar-lee) Who’s leading the race to become America’s next President? The logistics of withdrawal from…
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Sitrep October 18th 2012
SITREP Oct 18th Gen Mike Jackson tell Sitrep what he thinks about the ‘generals for hire’ scandal The Scottish National Party finally reveal their plans for an…
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Sitrep October 11th 2012
What’s behind the collapse of the defence merger between BAE & EADS? Why the Foreign Secretary William Hague remains committed to the combat mission in…
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Sitrep October 5th 2012
As tensions rise between Syria & Turkey what are the implications of this latest development Are NATO troops heading for an earlier than expected exit from…
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Sitrep September 27th 2012
SITREP September 27th World leaders converge in New York for the UN General Assembly, but what's the true value of the United Nations? Water cannons are fired…
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Sitrep September 20th 2012
After a difficult week in Afghanistan Sitrep looks at the main political and military challenges facing Nato. Could an independent Scotland defend itself…
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Sitrep September 13th 2012
What the proposed merger between Bae & EAD means for British defence. What's behind the assassination of the American ambassador to Libya? Why Syria’s future…
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Sitrep September 6th 2012
SITREP September 6th PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee After the Prime Minister’s re-shuffle who are the new, key…
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Sitrep August 30th 2012
SITREP August 30th How will this week’s green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan affect post-2014 withdrawal? As the US Presidential election campaign heats up -…
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Sitrep August 23rd 2012
SITREP August 23rd Britain and the United States warn Syria over chemical weapons, while the Israelis watch with concern Why drones are the weapons of choice…
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Sitrep August 16th 2012
SITREP August 16th Is the Armed Forces breaching it's own covenant through their treatment of commonwealth veterans? Will the actions of the group Pussy Riot…
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Sitrep August 9th 2012
How vital is the battle for Aleppo in deciding Syria’s future? Why drones are taking over the skies in Afghanistan Find out the special qualities that former…
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Sitrep August 2nd 2012
SITREP August 2nd With the help of The Army team GB won its first Gold yesterday – but how difficult is it to combine your military career with sporting…
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Sitrep July 26th 2012
SITREP July 26th Could there be military intervention in Syria’s civil war What are British troops doing in Somalia? Are young soldiers getting the education…
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Sitrep July 19th 2012
SITREP July 19th Is it the beginning of the end for Syria’s President Assad & his regime? In Afghanistan, PM David Cameron has a stern message for the Taliban…
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Sitrep July 12th 2012
SITREP July 12th Is it asking too much for the Army to provide last minute Olympic security? Why Mali in North Africa could be the new Afghanistan Why…
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Sitrep July 5th 2012
SITREP July 5th There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others But will the new shape of the British Army be the…
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Sitrep June 28th 2012
In Northern Ireland a symbolic handshake moves peace forward After nearly 70 years the heroes of Bomber Command finally get their memorial The concerns of…
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Sitrep June 21st 2012
SITREP June 21st Can diplomacy be the solution for Syria or would immunity for Assad be a better option? Why is the Government investing in Trident when its…
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Sitrep June 14th 2012
It's 30 years today since British Forces liberated the Falkland Islands from Argentina. In a special edition of Sitrep Kate Gerbeau and Matt Teale reflect on…
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Sitrep June 7th 2012
SITREP June 7th The Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond tells Sitrep how future cuts will change the shape of the British Army Are the US Drone strikes in…
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Sitrep May 31st 2012
Syria edges closer to civil war but what can the international community do about it? There's a stark warning about the Taliban's plans during Nato's exit from…
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Sitrep May 24th 2012
What measures are being taken to prevent Iran extending its nuclear programme? What happened at the Nato Summit and how it will affect the future of British…
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Sitrep May 17th 2012
SITREP Trail May 17th What’s on Nato’s agenda as it prepares for the Chicago Summit next week? General Mladic is on trial at the Haig for war crimes – but what…
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Sitrep May 10th 2012
SITREP Trail May 10th There's been a U-turn over which planes to use on the Carriers - but is it the right decision? Why there's anger in Scotland over plans…
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Sitrep May 5th 2012
It’s been a year since Osama bin Laden was killed – but has his death weakened Al Qaeda? Sitrep gains unique access to Nato’s Maritime Operations centre in…
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Sitrep April 26th 2012
Has NATO got its strategy right in the lead-up to the Chicago summit in May? Why the Parliament's financial watchdog is highly critical of the soaring costs of…
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Sitrep April 19th 2012
SITREP trail April 19th Financial help for the future of Afghanistan but will NATO countries be happy to foot the bill? Why an expert on the region is saying…
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Sitrep April 12th 2012
The head of Nato says Afghan handover is on track but Afghan’s security forces are still concerned about security post 2014 Will the Syrian ceasefire hold –…
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Sitrep April 5th 2012
The Government wants to hold secret court hearings, so, is there a case for some types of evidence to be heard behind closed doors It’s been a week of…
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Sitrep March 29th 2012
SITREP TRAIL 29 March How much trust is there between British and Afghan forces following the shooting of two British soldiers and what can be done to help…
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Sitrep March 22nd 2012
The outgoing ambassador to Afghanistan tells Sitrep how he thinks the exit strategy will work and what sort of future the country could have. What does the…
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Sitrep March 15th 2012
SITREP TRAIL 15 March Why the PM Cameron and President Obama are determined to stick to the strategy in Afghanistan Is enough being done to look after…
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Sitrep March 8th 2012
It’s been a tragic week for British Forces in Afghanistan but have the politicians got their strategy right? Sitrep hears direct from Camp Bastion and get the…
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Sitrep March 1st 2012
The RAF put Olympic security to the test How the Koran burning has affected security in Afghanistan And the new supply route British forces have secured in the…
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Sitrep February 23rd 2012
What more can Nato do to quell the anger of Afghans over the burning of the Koran As the situation in Syria deteriorates - how can the international community…
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Sitrep February 16th 2012
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?…
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Sitrep February 9th 2012
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…
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Sitrep February 2nd 2012
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…
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Sitrep January 26th 2012
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…
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Sitrep January 19th 2012
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…
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Sitrep January 12th 2010
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…
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Sitrep 5th January 2012
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…
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Sitrep 22nd December 2011
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…
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Sitrep 15th December 2011
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…
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Sitrep 8th December 2011
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…
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Sitrep 1st December 2011
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…
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Sitrep 24th November 2011
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…
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Sitrep 17th November 2011
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…
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Sitrep 10th November 2011
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…
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Sitrep 3rd November 2011
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…
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Sitrep 20th October 2011
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…
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Sitrep 13th October 2011
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…
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Sitrep 6th October 2011
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…
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Sitrep 29th September 2011
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…
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Sitrep 22nd September 2011
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…
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Sitrep September 15th 2011
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…
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Sitrep 8th September 2011
The Baha Mousa Inquiry publishes its report but have conditions changed sufficiently to prevent this happening again? Are former injured service personnel…
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Sitrep 1st September 2011
SITREP trail 1 September In an exclusive interview on Sitrep , the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, William Hague, speaks to Kate Gerbau about…
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Sitrep 25th August 2011
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…