(First broadcast on Thursday 26th  March 2015 at 4.30pm)
 
British troops train up Syrian Rebels – is this the start of something bigger?
 
Why are  the Saudis are bombing Yemen.
 
The voice of reason from the Vicar of Baghdad…
 
Does Argentina really fancy another pop at the Falklands?
 
And Richard the Third – were you there when they buried him?
 
 
 
 
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
 
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, military strategist Professor Eric Grove.
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Canon Andrew White – known as the Vicar of Baghdad, is in Jerusalem.
 
Chair of House of Commons Defence committee, Rory Stewart speaking to James Hirst
 
Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded 3 Commando Brigade, during the Falklands War.
 
 

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
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(First broadcast on Thursday 19th  March 2015 at 4.30pm)

British troops are going to  Ukraine, but what exactly will they do there?

Terror in Tunisia  - why did terrorists target the fledgling democracy?

The budget – good news for veterans and military charities.

Post Traumatic Stress disorder – what happens when it’s the nurse who suffers?

And all aboard, as a new look for navy personnel is announced…

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Toops to Ukraine & terror attack in Tunisia, Michael Evans from The Times

The Budget – BFBS reporter James Hirst & Michael Evans from The Times

Major Lawrence Roche on Exercise Tractable on Salisbury Plain

Army Nursing officer Kerrie Pealin discussing her personal experience of Post Traumatic Stress disorder.

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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Tony Blair speaks exclusively Sitrep’s Kate Gerbeau ahead of tomorrow’s service of commemoration for the war in Afghanistan at St Paul’s cathedral.

Plus: Why is everybody getting obsessed about 2%?

And taking the war against IS personally – why former British soldiers want some of the action.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Former Prime Minister, Tony Blair interview with Kate Gerbeau

Professor Malcolm Chalmers who is RUSI’s Director of UK defence policy studies, discussing Britain’s 2% contribution of GCP to NATO.

Simon Marks reporting on Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visit to Washington this week.

Two former Army officers, Tony Harris and James Banks, debate why former soldiers are heading off to fight IS.

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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British Troops for Ukraine as Putin’s ships stand off Cyprus.

Why a Tory big beast is saying hands off the MoD budget.

Jihadi John revealed as Washington pulls off his mask.

Could a new Sikh Regiment in the British Army become a reality?

And women on the front line – we find out how the Danes do it.

"And for a cheeky bit of Sitrep Extra check out the BFBS Radio Facebook Page..."?

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, and historian and strategic analyst Dr Eric Grove

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Victoria Cross award discussion

Chairman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Sir Richard Ottaway talking to BFBS reporter  James Hirst about Russia/Ukraine.

BFBS reporter  Emma Nelson special report on the role of women in the Danish Army.

Sikhs in the British Army Tom Tugendhat  who has served as the

Tom Tugendhat, the former military assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff military assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lord Richards, discussing the idea of Sikh regiment.

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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Why the Defence Secretary is urging NATO to be ready for any Russian aggression in the Baltic States.

How is the Ukraine ceasefire holding up?

How should Libya deal with Islamic militants?

Are British troops winning in the fight against Ebola in West Africa?

And what was it like to live in Kabul at the height of the war in Afghanistan?

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Michael Bociurkiw  (Bossuhrkyoo) is spokesman for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) 

Oliver Miles, the former British Ambassador to Libya.

BFBS reporter Charlotte Cross on the Defence Secretary’s visit to Sierra Leone

Heidi Kingstone, author of Despatches from the Kabul Café.

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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(First broadcast on Thursday 29th January 2015 at 4.30pm)

Is Moscow playing a game of Russian roulette in international affairs?

What are the recruitment challenges for the UK military?

Why is the MOD spending 30 million on an upgrade to armoured vehicles?

Find out what HMS Kent is doing in the Indian Ocean.

And the thoughts and memories of the former Royal Naval pilot – who witnessed the Nazi cruelty at a Second World War concentration camp.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

RUSSIA/UKRAINE /EU/NATO

Doctor Andrew Foxall, Director of Russia Studies at the think tank the Henry Jackson Society

Air Vice Marshall Mike Harwood discussing manpower

Defence equipment minister Philip Dunne speaking to BFBS

reporter Will Inglis about  d the UK's armoured vehicles .

HMS Kent’s Captain, Commander Andrew Block, discussing the ship’s counter-piracy operations.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY.

Former British serviceman Eric Winkle Brown speaking to Kate Gerbeau

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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(First broadcast on Thursday 15th January 2015 at 4.30pm)

After the Paris terror attacks, the former head of GCHQ explains the fine line between freedom of speech and being spied on

Why NATO’s stepping up operations in the Baltic?

The Archbishiop of Jos (a prominent archbishop) in Nigeria tells Sitrep why the international community must take action against Boko Haram.

And how 15 years of diversity in the Military has changed the British Forces for the better.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Professor Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ, discussing intelligence and security in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.

Charlie Winter from Quilliam, looking at counter radicalisation

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos in Nigeria

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THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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How British intelligence can help the French capture the Charlie Hebdo (pro: Heb-doh) assassins.
 
Why the US Airforce is pulling out of Mildenhall.
 
Russia rethinks how to use its military, so do we need to rethink ours?
 
Can the Reserve Forces increase their numbers in 2015?
 
Australian Historian Peter Fitzsimons (pro: Fitz Simons as in boys name) discusses his new book “Gallipoli”.
 
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
 
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
BFBS reporter James Hirst interview with former Lib Dem leader Sir Ming Campbell who sits on the intelligence and security committee
 
BFBS reporter Tim Cooper speaks to  the former first Sea Lord, Admiral Lord West about Russia’s new military doctrine.
 
Julian Brazier ,Minister for the Reserves, discusses recruiting issues
 
Australian Historian Peter Fitzsimons discusses his new book “Gallipoli”.
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SITREP 18 DEC 2014

(First broadcast on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 4.30pm, and 18.30)

It’s been quite a year for global events and this week Sitrep looks back at some of the big stories the programme has covered in 2014, including ISIS, Ukraine and Climate change. 

And as we head towards 2015 with a General Election on the way - what’s in store for British Forces?

Find out in this week’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and guests.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, the BBC’s diplomatic Editor, Bridget Kendall and Professor Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford.

Russian tanks are back in Ukraine, so what’s Putin’s long term plan & what can NATO do?

British troops complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan so who’s left to make the peace work?

Ebola - How long can the army stay in Sierra Leone?

And we hear from a man whose business is Remembrance all year round

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee & former

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

BBC’s Diplomatic Editor Bridget Kendall discussing Russia and Ukraine.

BFBS reporter Fiona Weir interview with Commander of the British Forces, Brigadier James Stopford.

Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois talking to Josella Waldron

Steve Douglas who runs the British Grenadier Bookshop in Ypres?

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THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

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Are technology companies trailing in the wake of cyber terrorists?

The American diplomatic who says the US/UK relationship really is “special”

Plus, what lessons can we learn from the Western Front?

And 25 years, the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee & former

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

The former director of GCHQ, Professor Sir David Omand.

The American Ambassador to London, Matthew Barzun

BFBS presenter, Steve Britton.