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BFBS SitrepCoronavirus: How will it change our world?
The coronavirus pandemic respects no borders, striking the wealthiest countries, and the poorest. This week, we look at the potential impact on conflict zones…
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Coronavirus: The military prepares for a long haul
With the Prime Minister in hospital, who’s in charge of Britain’s security? As the Government continues to fight against the coronavirus pandemic, former RUSI…
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Coronavirus: The Forces join the fight
The giant NHS Nightingale Hospital in London’s docklands prepares to receive patients — built in just a few days with help from the Army. We’ve a special…
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Coronavirus: The Army builds a hospital
We hear from some of those in the forces helping the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Former Chief of the Defence Staff Lord Richards tells us the…
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Coronavirus: Britain's biggest fight in generations
After an extraordinary week for the UK and the world, this week’s Sitrep looks at the role the military is likely play in the response to the coronavirus…
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The humanitarian crisis in Yemen, Britain's growing military mission in Africa and can Putin be president for life?
It’s five years since Saudi Arabia first intervened in the fighting in Yemen. Since then it’s escalated into the world’s worst humanitarian disaster — and this…
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Can the military help with the coronavirus outbreak, the Brits training African soldiers in Senegal and International Women's Day
Should the military be helping in the fight against coronavirus? Lord Dannatt, former head of the Army, tells Sitrep his thoughts. How British troops are…
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The defence review to end all defence reviews, life after service and the high tech piracy threat on the high seas.
Downing Street has launched a huge review of defence, security and foreign policy. It's like nothing we've seen before. Lucy Fisher, Defence Editor at The…
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Assad claims victory is close, have the West failed Syria? A virtual no show by the UK at an important Security conference and 20 years since the M...
The scale of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Syria is hard to comprehend. Close to 1-million civilians — the majority women and children — have fled…
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Army recruitment hits its target, the PM wields the axe in the reshuffle and Sinn Fein gains influence in the Irish election
The Army has some rare good news on the shortfalls in its ranks. It is about to meet its recruitment target for the first time since it started a controversial…
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The Defence Committee has a new chair, Trump's State of the Union address and the P-8A arrives in Scotland
President Trump’s made his annual State of the Union address to Congress. Malcolm Brown from Feature Story News in Washington explains how it went down with…
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Does Huawei pose a risk to UK security, the 6th generation Tempest and finally it's Brexit!
The Government’s made its decision on Huawei and the new 5G Network – but is it the right one? James Sullivan, head of Cyber Research at the Royal United…
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A Defence review is imminent, the Type 45 power problems to be fixed and farewell Peter Hobday.
The 2020 Defence Review – is it big enough to shape Britain’s future defence policy? Defence analysts Francis Tusa and Christopher Lee discuss the possible…
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Iran, Putin's big plan, Libya and Millennials' war worries.
Higar Chemali, the former spokesperson for the US mission to the United Nations and Professor Scott Lucas from Birmingham University tell us why the UK has…
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Iran, foreign policy alignment and the consequences
This week Sitrep takes an in-depth look at the Iran-US crisis, Was it a bad decision by the United States? Should the UK's foreign policy should be aligned so…
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Real Cold War Spies: BRIXMIS
BRIXMIS was a unit of the British Army set up at the end of the Second World War as part of a liaison mission between the wartime allies: Britain, France…
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Sitrep 2019 Review of the Year
So what’s the state of British Defence as 2019 draws to a close? That’s the question being asked on Sitrep this week as Britain’s newly elected government goes…
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The Afghan Papers, Russian-Ukraine cease fire and protecting fish.
Did major allies fail to tell the truth about the state of the war in Afghanistan? The former ambassador to Afghanistan, Sir William Patey, gives us his unique…
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RBL manifesto, Libya and NATO's big birthday
The Royal British Legion has launched its own manifesto asking what’s in the general election for service people and veterans? Happy Birthday NATO, but not…
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Russian military advantage, election manifestos and defence in 2020s
As Nato celebrates its 70th birthday, Sitrep looks ahead to next week’s summit hosted in the UK with Elizabeth Braw from the Royal United Services Institute…
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Duke of York quits, defence in the election and M talks.
The Duke of York steps down from public duties, but what does it mean for his military roles? BFBS reporter Claire Sadler and royal historian Christopher Lee…
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NATOs 'brain dead', election defence themes and RIP Lord Bramall
Why does French President Emmanuel Macron think NATO is suffering brain death and that Europe should be more powerful? Find out what the two main party leaders…
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Russian political interference, Fallon retires and 30 years since the Wall fell
Jonathan Eyal, International Director at the Royal United Services Institute, explains why a report into Russian interference with British politics hasn’t been…
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Al Baghdadi is killed, defence election issues and have we reached Tipping Point
For years he’s been the world’s most wanted terrorist. Now Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. In this week’s Sitrep, we examine the implications of the death of the…
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Climate change protests, a press blackout down under and issues for the Royal Navy
People all over the world are taking to the streets in protest against their governments for different reasons. Professor Paul Rogers from the University of…
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The fallout as US leaves Syria, new head of veteran' affairs and a royal visit in Pakistan
President Donald Trump says the crisis which has followed the withdrawal of US troops from Syria is not America's fight. As Russian forces appear to fill the…
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Turkey bombs Syria, will the US withdraw from Open Skies and protection for veterans
Turkish forces are stepping up air strikes and a ground offensive, as their incursion in Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria continues. It follows the…
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Hong Kong violence continues, will Brexit involve the forces and a new US military boss
An RAF pilot has been selected to join Virgin Orbit's small satellite launch programme on secondment Brexit is four weeks away, so what preparations are being…
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Can climate change lead to conflict, exclusive access to a sniper course and soldiers jumping ship!
We are joined by Professors Paul Rogers and Michael Clarke to talk the constitution, law and the military after this week's Supreme Court decision. Can climate…
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The PM praises the military, paratroopers were racially harassed and the second carrier starts sea trials
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has praised the military at a Downing Street reception for the Armed Forces. The Iran/Saudi stand off continues but what does…
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The new Type 31 building contract announced, more violence in Northern Ireland and Bolton gets the boot
This week the First Sea Lord is at DSEI as the MOD announce Babcock will build the new Type 31 frigates. Police chiefs in Northern Ireland say a bomb in…
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Does the UK need a National Security Adviser, Taliban piece talks and a shortage in aircrew training
This week we are joined by Dr Julian Lewis, Chair of the Commons Defence Committee to discuss defence spending and why the UK needs a full time National…
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Sitrep August 29th 2019
The Prime Minister's decision to temporarily suspend parliament and have a new Queen's Speech means the Chancellor is planning his spending. Defence analysts…
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Sitrep August 22nd 2019
Talks between the US and the Taliban on a peace deal in Afghanistan are said to be close to completion — with the White House keen to get American troops home…
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Sitrep August 15th 2019
On the 14th August 1969 the British Army deployed to Northern Ireland in response to sectarian riots on the streets of Londonderry and Belfast. Op Banner, as…
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Sitrep August 1st 2019
Please also plug listen again/podcast In today’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee… The UN hears pleas to intervene in Syria, but why the is the…
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Sitrep July 25 2019
In today’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee… We have a new Prime Minister and now a new Defence Secretary, so who is Ben Wallace? The UK wants to…
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Sitrep July 4th 2019
In today’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee… The controversy surrounding the Royal Marines capturing an oil tanker off Gibraltar. Hong Kong riots -…
BFBS SitrepSitrep 13th June 2019
13th June 2019 This week on Sitrep: No more street-fighting. The RAF tracks down IS to the Iraqi mountains. Air Commodore Justin Reuter talks to Simon Newton…
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Sitrep May 30th 2019
In Sitrep with James Hirst and Christopher Lee… As Theresa May prepares to step down — what will her legacy be on defence? We hear from one expert who thinks…
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Sitrep Thursday 23rd May
In today’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee… Why did the Carrier’s Captain have to leave his ship? Is Turkey hungry for war with Cyprus? Should…
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Sitrep Thursday 16th May
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Lord Dannatt welcomes the Defence Secretary's plans to examine the way historical allegations are handled. Tensions rise…
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Sitrep May 9th 2019
Why MP Johnny Mercer has withdrawn support for the government over historical allegations in Northern Ireland. Is the special relationship is back on as Pompeo…
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Sitrep May 2nd 2019
This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: Gavin Williamson has lost his job as Defence Secretary. He was sacked by the Prime Minister because…
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Sitrep March 28th 2019
In today’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee - Is India now a super-power? How London and Moscow are trying to improve relations. Plus, why do…
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7th March 2019: International Women’s Day Special
This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: It's 2019 and if you're a woman, you can now apply to do every single job in the British Armed…
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Sitrep February 28th 2019
28th February This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: President Trump and Kim Jong-un have said no deal this time on nuclear warheads. We…
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Sitrep February 21st 2019
21st February This week on Sitrep with Tim Cooper and Christopher Lee: Putin has told Moscow's federal assembly that Russia will deploy new weapons and aim…
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Sitrep February 14th 2019
This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: Professor Michael Clarke from the new counter-terrorist think tank Co-Jit UK explains why British…
BFBS SitrepSitrep February 7th 2019
In (today’s) Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: Are Islamic State really defeated in Syria or is it wishful thinking by President Trump? The UK…
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Sitrep January 31st 2019
This week on Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee: Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood explains why Brexit defence planning is the number one priority at…