In this week’s Sitrep, Is the destruction of an ancient mosque in the Iraqi city of Mosul an admission of defeat by IS?

What’s life like for the RAF Reaper Squadrons?

Prince Harry shares his thoughts on his life in the army, dealing with his demons and the Invictus games.

Plus - The new Veterans’ Gateway, find out how it can help you.

TOPICS

MOSUL & SYRIA

Professor Michael Clarke, the former Director General at the Royal United Services Institute and Christopher Lee, BFBS Defence Analyst.

DRONE PILOTS

Dr Peter Lee from the University of Portsmouth.

SAUDI CROWN PRINCE

Christopher Lee, BFBS Defence Analyst

PRINCE HARRY

BFBS Reporter Cath Brazier.

VETERANS GATEWAY

BFBS Reporter Grace Pascoe

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