How the UK is planning to help Libya get back on its feet

 After the siege in Kabul – how prepared are Afghan forces to take control of their country’s security?

 Why cyber security remains a global threat

 And what makes a hero, is it outstanding bravery or just a question of luck?

 PRESENTER:     Matt Teale

 STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee. 

 INTERVIEWS WITH:Oliver Miles the former ambassador to Libya

The BBC’s correspondent in Kabul,, Bilal Sarwary

Claire Yorke, co-author of the Chatham House report on Cyber security

Matt Croucher GC, author of The Royal British Legion  book 90 YEARS OF HEROES

(Published by Collins)

The Baha Mousa Inquiry publishes its report but have conditions changed sufficiently to prevent this happening again?
 
Are former injured service personnel getting the special treatment they were promised in the Military Covenant
 
The legacy of 9/11 on America ten years on
 
And... find out why identifying the enemy could be increasingly difficult with the invention of an Invisibility Cloak
 

PRESENTER:     Matt Teale
STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee. 
INTERVIEWS WITH:
Gisela Stuart, MP, sits on the House of Commons Defence Select Committee, discusses injured service personnel
Simon Marks of Feature Story in Washington talking about the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Mike Sweeney of BAE Systems on the invention of an Invisibility Cloak that could potentially disguise tanks

SITREP trail 1 September

In an exclusive interview on Sitrep , the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, William Hague, speaks to Kate Gerbau about rebuilding  Libya, the wider Arab Spring and the future of Afghanistan.

Plus: As the Army & RAF find out the details of their redundancy programmes what impact will it have on morale and the future fighting capability of the Services?

PRESENTER:      Kate Gerbau

STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee. 

INTERVIEWS WITH:

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, William Hague

Patrick Mercer,¸MP, & former British Army officer – discussing Army redundancies.

Dawn McCafferty from the RAF Families Federation on how morale will be affected by the redundancies

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time).

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After  a six month campaign it’s the end of the road for Gaddafi as Tripoli falls – but what’s next for Libya?
In a special edition Sitrep speaks to the Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox, who discusses how Britain has been helping the rebels track down Gaddafi and the help NATO can provide to help a smooth transition of government.
Plus: the key role RAF’s Sentinel spy plane has played in intelligence gathering.

PRESENTER:      Kate Gerbau
STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
INTERVIEWS WITH: Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox
Professor Michael Clarke: the Director of the Royal United Services Institute,

BFBS reporter Cath Brazier on the role of the RAF's Sentinel spy plane

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.
 
The latest controversy surrounding the Carrier programme.
 
And, discover the weird and wonderful ways the allies tried to defeat Hitler during WW11

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 change has become a threat to our security.
And the wider message of Aghanistan’s new TV Sitcom.
 
PRESENTER: Matt Teale
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee and Robert Fox, the EveningStandard’s Defence Corresponent

INTERVIEWS WITH:
Captain DougBeattie, who’s been in the Armyfor almost thirty years and is now in the TA on this week’s riots & whether or not the Army should have been involved.
Dr. Michael Stathis, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University on public opinion in Amercia after the loss of the Chinook helicopter last weekend.
The Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne, on why climate change is a threat to our future security.

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 fizzling out ?
 
Plus, Sitrep finds out how Forces’ familiesare coping as the Army faces even more redundancies
 
And, the political consequences of therecent explosions in Cyprus.
 
PRESENTER:      Kate Gerbau
STUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defenceanalyst, Christopher Lee.  & Major General Julian Thompson, formercommander of the Royal Marines
INTERVIEWS WITH:
Fawaz Gerges,Professor of Middle Eastern Policy at the London School of Economics.
Oliver Miles,former UK ambassador to Libya
Catherine Spencer, Army Families Federation
Tabitha Morgan, Cypriot analyst

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 critical to Afghanistan's future
And..how instrumental was the campaign to save RAF Lossiemouth in securing the base's future?

PRESENTER:Kate Gerbau
STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee. 
INTERVIEWS WITH:
Lt General Sir Graeme Lamb & MP Patrick Mercer on the cuts to the Army and the increase in reserves.
George McIntyre, Convener of Moray Council and part of the 'save Lossiemouth campaign'.
BFBS's Rob Olver, in Afghanistan on the handover of Lashkar Gah
Kim Sengupta, The Independent's defence correspondent, on Afghanistan.

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 pressure.
And Afghanistan’s security policy is questioned after the assassination of President Karzai’s half-brother. Plus: Sitrep gets the NATO perspective on the Libyan campaign.

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 reaction from the Royal British Legionand from troops in Afghanistan to the phone-hacking allegations

Plus...... what the Afghan National Army can learnfrom Sierra Leone..

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 wanted for war crimes mean he’ll cling on to power until the bitter end?

Nimrod makes its last flight - but does its exit leave a big hole in our defence capability?

Plus Robert Gates’ end of term report......

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 be re-opened
 
What's behind the latest outbreak of violence in Northern Ireland?
 
And......do we really need Armed Forces Day?

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 the Libyan campaign?
Why the Reserves should be increased rather than decreased.
And, are relations warming up between Nato & Russian?

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 Forces

As military action increases in Libya - why the critics are also raising their voice

And It’s the end of an era at RAF Kinloss.........

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 firing line?

 How far should NATO forces go in Libya?

And the significance of the Queen’s visit to Ireland – how will it affect future relations?

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 British Forces there?

How will Al Qaeda react?

The international response & relations with Pakistan

And we look at the implications for international security & terrorism?