Thu, 28 November 2019
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, Professor Scott Lucas from the University of Birmingham, and former director general of RUSI, Professor Michael Clarke. A new report says that Russia could ‘outgun’ the UK on the battlefield, Professor Michael Clarke looks at the evidence. The Tories and SNP launched their election manifestos this week, but with two weeks to go, who will get your vote for defence? BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee looks at the details. And a fascinating new book "Tipping Point, Britain, Brexit and security in the 2020s" by Michael Clarke and Helen Ramscar looks at Britain and its security strengths and weaknesses in the 2020s. Follow us @bfbssitrep |
Thu, 21 November 2019
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 look back on his military career and achievements. Chris Curtis, the Political Research Manager at YouGov, tells us how defence and security rate as an issue for voters ahead of the General Election. And we find out what Labour, the Lib Dems and the Green Party are they saying about defence as they launch their manifestos. In a rare interview, the head of MI6 speaks about his life in the Service and how the world of espionage is changing. He spoke to Sky’s Defence Correspondent, Alistair Bunkall. Follow us @bfbssitrep |
Thu, 14 November 2019
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 are saying about the main defence and security issues on the campaign trail. We talk to The Times' defence correspondent Lucy Fisher. And, remembering Lord Bramall - looking back at a long & distinguished military career from D-Day to Hong Kong and the Falklands War.
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Thu, 7 November 2019
Jonathan Eyal, International Director at the Royal United Services Institute, explains why a report into Russian interference with British politics hasn’t been published.
Sitrep talks to the former Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon as he steps down from political life.
It’s 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Sitrep hears from former British Army spy Dave Butler who worked on the BRIXMIS mission which spied on Soviet military activities in East Germany.
Plus – BFBS presenter Jamie Gordon gives his account of broadcasting from Berlin during one of the most iconic moments of the 20th Century Twitter @bfbssitrep |