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  • Dec 13, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep December 13th 2012

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  • Dec 6, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep December 6th 2012

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  • Nov 29, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep November 29th 2012

    <p>What’s the state of Britain’s military justice system?<br /> <br />Find out what concerns Nato's Secretary General has for Afghanistan and his hopes for a smooth transition.<br /> <br />Who are the M23 & why we should be concerned<br /> <br />And, the search for Burma’s missing spitfires<br /><br />PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau</p> <p>STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee<br /> <br /> <br />You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)<br />A

  • Nov 22, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep November 22nd 2012

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  • Nov 15, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep November 15th 2012

    <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; background: white; tab-stops: 35.45pt 70.85pt 106.3pt 5.0cm 177.15pt 212.6pt 248.05pt 283.45pt 318.9pt 354.35pt 389.75pt 425.2pt 460.65pt 496.05pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10pt; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" lang="EN-US">The Chief of Defence Staff warns ministers not to expect too much from a cut-down military. </span></p> <p style="text-

  • Nov 8, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep November 8th 2012

    <p>The Government's plans to attract more reservists to the Army<br /> <br />What’s the global reaction to President Obama’s election victory? Find out which countries wish he hadn’t won and why<br /> <br />Should we trade arms with the Middle East?<br /> <br />And why the CIA are funding social media in Cuba<br /> PRESENTER:  PAUL OSBOURNE<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee<br /> <br /> <br />You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK

  • Nov 1, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep November 1st 2012

    <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-US">With one week to go until America elects its President who has the best foreign and defence policy </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;" class="MsoNormal"

  • Oct 25, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep October 25th 2012

    <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black; font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-US">Why British troops could be involved in Mali, Africa (pro: Mar-lee)</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 110%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial

  • Oct 18, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep October 18th 2012

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  • Oct 11, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep October 11th 2012

    <p>What’s behind the collapse of the defence merger between BAE & EADS?<br /> <br />Why the Foreign Secretary William Hague remains committed to the combat mission in Afghanistan<br /> <br />And why a new report casts doubt over Afghanistan’s future post 2014<br /> <br />What the Tory Party have had to say about defence in this week’s Party Conference<br /> <br />And the story of the former Para who nearly became a Taliban recruit.<br /> <br /> PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s

  • Oct 4, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep October 5th 2012

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  • Sep 27, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep September 27th 2012

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  • Sep 20, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep September 20th 2012

    <p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;" lang="EN-US"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;" lang="EN-US">After a difficult week in Afghanistan<span>  </span>Sitrep looks at the main political and military challenges facing Nato.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-s

  • Sep 13, 2012 · 29 min

    Sitrep September 13th 2012

    <p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;" face="Times New Roman">What the proposed merger between Bae & EAD means for British defence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" clas

  • Sep 6, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep September 6th 2012

    <p>SITREP September 6th <br /> <br />PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   <br /> <br />After the Prime Minister’s re-shuffle who are the new, key people at the Ministry of Defence?<br /> <br />Find out what President Obama is promising for another term in the White House.<br /> <br />Why there’s trouble on the streets of Belfast.<br /> <br />And– what it’s like to be a Muslim soldier in today's British Army?<br /> <br />PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau<b

  • Aug 30, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep August 30th 2012

    <p>SITREP August 30th<br /> <br />How will this week’s green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan affect post-2014 withdrawal?<br /> <br />As the US Presidential election campaign heats up - what is the foreign & defence policy strategies of the Democrat and the Republicans parties?<br /> <br />Why there’s growing concern over Mali in Africa.<br /> <br />And why there’s such a close bond between the Paralympics and the military.<br /> <br />PRESENTER:  Glen Mansell<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence a

  • Aug 23, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep August 23rd 2012

    <p>SITREP August 23rd<br /> <br />Britain and the United States warn Syria over chemical weapons, while the Israelis watch with concern<br /> <br />Why drones are the weapons of choice for a slimmed down armed forces<br /> <br />Plus…How well are injured personnel cared for by the NHS?<br /> <br /> <br />PRESENTER:  David Spencer<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   <br />  <br />Interviews:<br />Professor Paul Rogers, Dept of Peace Studies at Bradford University discuss

  • Aug 16, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep August 16th 2012

    <p>SITREP August 16th<br /> <br />Is the Armed Forces breaching it's own covenant through their treatment of commonwealth veterans?<br /> <br />Will the actions of the group Pussy Riot spark further protests in Russia?<br /> <br />Plus we examine Russia's relationship with Syria and the growing influence from China.<br /> <br />And we recognise the achievements of a Naval convoy in Malta during the second world war. <br /> <br />PRESENTER:  Glen Mansell<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst

  • Aug 9, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep August 9th 2012

    <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">How vital is<span>  </span>the battle for Aleppo in deciding Syria’s future?</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Why drones are taking over the skies in <span> </span>Afghanistan</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal">Find out the special qualities that former Service personnel bring to civvy street</p>

  • Aug 2, 2012 · 30 min

    Sitrep August 2nd 2012

    <p>SITREP August 2nd <br /> <br />With the help of The Army team GB won its first Gold yesterday – but how difficult is it to combine your military career with sporting ambition?<br /> <br />How the Olympic Truce strives to bring global peace through sport<br /> <br />What’s the wider impact of the Syrian civil war on the Middle East?<br /> <br />And why British troops in Germany commemorate the Battle of Minden   <br /> <br />PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau<br />STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst,