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BFBS SitrepSitrep 18th August 2011
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…
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Sitrep 11th August 2011
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…
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Sitrep 28th July 2011
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…
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Sitrep 21st July 2011
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…
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Sitrep 14th July 2011
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…
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Sitrep 7th July 2011
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…
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Sitrep 30th June 2011
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…
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Sitrep 23rd June 2011
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…
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Sitrep 9th June 2011
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…
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Sitrep 26th May 2011
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…
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Sitrep 19th May 2011
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…
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Sitrep May 12th 2011
Tough questions for Pakistan about Osama bin Laden as militants step up attacks in Afghanistan: Can Scottish Nationalists save the threatened RAF bases at…
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Sitrep 5th May 2011
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…
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Sitrep 28th April 2011
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…
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Sitep 21st April 2011
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…
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Sitrep 14th April 2011
Could Afghanistan become the West’s forgotten war? Is the coalition targeting Colonel Gaddafi falling apart? After 50 years of space exploration why…
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Sitrep April 7th 2011
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…
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Sitrep March 31st 2011
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…
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Sitrep 24th March 2011
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…
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Sitrep 17th March 2011
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…
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Sitrep March 10th 2011
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…
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Sitrep 3rd March 2011
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…
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Sitrep 17th February 2011
The Shadow Defence Secretary’s response to the fiasco of the ‘sacking by email’ and the failure to legalize the the Military Covenant And….after successful…
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Sitrep 10th February 2011
Has David Cameron broken his promise to the armed-forces? The story behind the botched search-and-rescue helicopter deal If American pressure helps to change…
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Sitrep February 3rd 2011
As the protests continue in Egypt, what are the implications for the rest of the region? Are tours of duty for bomb disposal teams in Afghanistan too long? The…
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Sitrep 27th January 2011
The MoD wants to make more savings - but where will the axe fall? What's behind the increased number of service personnel seeking help for mental health…
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Sitrep 20th January 2011
This week, Sitrep looks back 20 years ago to the first Iraq War as the legalities of the most recent Iraq war are still being debated ahead of Tony Blair’s…
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Sitrep January 13th 2011
Is the government politicising the military convenant How a change to Forces’ pensions could leave many out-of-pocket Why the Chief of the Defence Staff…
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Sitrep 6th January 2011
This week’s Sitrep looks ahead: what can the defence world expect in 2011: what’s the prognosis for peace in Afghanistan ? And why is Pakistan the key to peace…
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Sitrep 23rd December 2010
This week, a special edition of Sitrep looking back at the big stories of the year that made the headlines in the Forces' world. From SDSR to Afghanistan…
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Sitrep 16th December 2010
Sitrep looks at the reasons why the experts are saying the strategy in Afghanistan isn’t working What’s the future for defence spending and procurement Find…
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Sitrep 9th December 2010
In this week's programme.... The true definition of the Military Covenant and what’s it means for Forces’ Families Analysis of the continuing fall-out from…
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Sitrep 2nd December 2010
In this week's Sitrep.............. There's been more Wikileaks - but how damaging are they and what's still to come? The story of how one woman's…
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Sitrep 25th November 2010
In this week's Sitrep What's behind North Korea's attack on the South ? The highs and lows of the Nato summit Is the army doing enough to tackle bullying Plus…
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Sitrep 18th November 2010
In this week’s Sitrep ….what’s on the agenda at the Lisbon Nato conference? The EU’s Naval Force talks about its continuing fight against pirates off Somalia…
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Sitrep November 11th 2010
In this week's Sitrep, Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond, explains why he's backing the fight to save Lossiemouth Did torture prevent terrorist attacks…
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Sitrep November 4th 2010
How do you stop Yemen turning into the next Afghanistan? The Anglo-French defence treaty - what it really means for British defence What now for the President…
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Sitrep 28th October 2010
In this week's Sitrep... The outgoing CGS, SirJock Stirrup, explains why he’ll still be fighting for an increase in defencespending, and the head of the…
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Sitrep October 21st 2010
After months' of speculation the Government’sStrategic Defence and Security Review has finally been published. This week's special edition of Sitrep willl go…
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Sitrep October 7th 2010
In this week’s Sitrep, could the war in Afghanistan spill into Pakistan The latest terror alerts in the UK & Europe –are they exaggerated or a genuine threat…
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Sitrep September 23rd 2010
Sitrep 23 September In today’s programme...Sitrep looks back at the British troops' mission in Sangin – was it a success? Fact or fiction: the experts' verdict…
BFBS SitrepSitrep September 16th 2010
Today’s Sitrep looks at this week’s criticism of the defence review and asks just how radical it might be. Plus: A look ahead to this weekend’s Afghan…
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Sitrep August 26th 2010
Part one of our two part review of the global defencepicture that anyone in the services today should know about – it’s the world you could be fighting in and…
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Sitrep August 19th 2010
In this week’s Sitrep: Is Peace Worth Fighting For? Given the outright opposition to the Gulf War and to the motives of the then Prime Minister Tony Blair for…
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Sitrep August 12th 2010
In this week's Sitrep ...is Cyber Warfare. The future? Is it now? What is it? What can it do and who does it? Could cyber warriors really turn off all the…
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Sitrep July 29th 2010
In Sitrep today ....Pakistan and Taliban - friend or foe? Why the MOD got it wrong for widows and orphans. Why General Jackson says the Iraq war was legal. Why…
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Sitrep July 22nd 2010
This week: Are there too many 2 Stars in the Armed Forces? The latest on the Defence Review Afghanistan - is it really an unwinnable war? Iraq -The slaughter…
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Sitrep July 15th 2010
In this edition of Sitrep with Christopher Lee and guestst: Afghanistan – have we got itwrong?And next week – the biggest security headache arrives in…
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Sitrep July 8th 2010
In this Sitrep....Defence cuts - it’s official. UK troops move over in Helmand, but why has it taken so long to announce the obvious?. Why corruption and money…
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Sitrep July 1st 2010
In Sitrep today ....The Taliban bomb - scare stories or could the terrorists really get a nuclear trigger? Afghanistan after McChrystal - are we losing it?…
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Sitrep 24th June 2010
This week's/today's Sitrep looks at the upcoming strategic defence review: what is it? Is it possible to get it right? And, what will happen to each Service…