BFBS Radio Sitrep

The new Chief of Defence Staff has told defence industry they need to “step up” and do more to make Britain’s Armed Forces ready for warfighting.

Sitrep is at one of the world’s largest defence equipment exhibitions to see the latest military technology, and assess the role of defence firms in deterring or winning a war.

Ministers want help ending “stupid rules”, top brass want kit quicker, and shareholders want their returns.  Can they all be delivered as one?

Retired Major General Neil Sexton and Thales Chief Technology officer Mike Sewart join Kate and Mike to explain what changes have already happened, and what’s still needed.