Can Britain afford to have its own defence industry?

Catalonia seeks independence from Spain but still wants to be in NATO,

Minehunting off the coast of Scotland for Exercise Joint Warrior,

And returning from the hurricanes, RAF Brize Norton welcomes back Op Ruman's air crews.

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DEFENCE CUTS

Editor of Defence Analysis Francis Tusa & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee .

CATALAN DEFENCE

James Hasik is a senior fellow in the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security.

EXERCISE JOINT WARRIOR

BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

OP RUMAN RETURN

BFBS Reporter Alex Gill.

REMEMBRANCE – THE QUEEN

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

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Defence spending – do we spend the right amount on the right equipment?

NATO troops could be out of Afghanistan within four years...that’s the prediction from the country's President.

Could a growing cadet force be the answer to the forces recruitment problem?

And.... how 3D printing could be the next big thing in winning wars.

Guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

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DEFENCE SPENDING

Pete Sandeman, Director of the online campaign "Save The Royal Navy" & Ben Moores  - a Defence and Aviation Analyst from IHS Janes.

AFGHANISTAN

BBC's Justin Rowlatt, who’s interviewed The Afghan President, Ashraf Ghan.

CADETS

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

3D Printing

BFBS Reporter Hannah King