Thu, 10 May 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 to lose some historic regimental names
Why France's new President-elect wants to speed up the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan.
And the new memorial to Bomber Command is nearing completion - but why has it taken so long?
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
INTERVIEWS
The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond on the Carriers
The Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, Jim Murphy, on Carriers and proposed cuts to Scottish regiments.
BBC's Paris correspondent, Hugh Schofield, discussing the new President elect
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time)
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Thu, 3 May 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 Naples.
Find out how the Defence industry is weathering the financial crisis…..
And Olympic security is put through its final tests
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee INTERVIEWS From Camp Bastion British Forces News’ reporter Simon Newton BFN reporter Geoff Meade discusses his visit to Nato’s Maritime Operations centre in Naples British Forces News’ Will Inglis reports on British Forces News’ reporter James Banks reports from the latest Olympic military security exercise
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website. |
Thu, 26 April 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 the Carrier programme.
Will the Arctic Convoy veterans finally get the medal they’ve fought so long for?
And all you need to know about the 21 gun salute…..
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website. |
Thu, 19 April 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 the forecast for peace after 2014 is unpredictable.
How Operation Joint Warrior is helping to promote cooperation with our European allies
And some unusual tales from Falkland veterans…..
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website. Interviews: British Forces News’ reporter James Hirst from Camp Bastion
British Forces News’ reporter Tim Cooper on Operation Joint Warrior
British Forces News’ reporter Charlotte Cross speaking to Falkland veterans.
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Thu, 12 April 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 – and what happens next? The invisible scars of PTSD - and is enough being done to help those who suffer? Plus....the important strategic position the Ascension Islands hold
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.
Interviews:
Professor Neil Greenberg , Surgeon Captain Royal Navy & Piers Bishop: from the charity Resolution Rebuilding Lives on Mental Health Issues
Jon Marks , Middle East analyst on the Syrian conflict and Iran’s nuclear ambition
British Forces News’ reporter Geoff Meade on the Ascension Islands
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Thu, 5 April 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 |
Thu, 29 March 2012
SITREP TRAIL 29 March |
Thu, 22 March 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 latest Budget announcement mean to defence projects and how will it affect Service personnel’s’ pay packets?
How much support is Latin America giving Argentina over its claims to the Falklands?
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee Interviews with: Sir William Patey – the UK’s ambassador to Afghanistan
BFBS News Geoff Meade on the Budget
Richard Ralph , former Governor of the Falkland Islands and ambassador to Peru
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Thu, 15 March 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 soldiers’ mental healthcare? And why the future of the Joint Strike Fighter could be in jeopardy. PRESENTER: Glen Mansell STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee interviews with: Surgeon Captain Morgan O’Connell, on Forces’ mental welfare Lieutenant General Jonathon Riley, on the military relationship between the US and the Uk and the logistics of withdrawing from Afghanistan Dr Eric Grove on the Joint Strike Fighter ....................................................................................................................................... You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website. |
Thu, 8 March 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 opinion of a Warrior expert
And find out why next week’s summit between President Obama and PM Cameron is so important to the future of our Forces.
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee Interviews with:
Former foreign secretary - David Miliband
British Forces News reporter from Camp Bastion - James Hirst
Christopher Foss, Warrior Expert from Janes defence
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