BFBS Radio Sitrep

As Britain enters a new, difficult relationship with Russia –how will it hurt Moscow?  And who is on the UK’s side?   There’s a new Secretary of State for President Trump – how will U S policy affect the UK?   And the House of Commons Defence Committee, does the MoD listen to its criticism?   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.  

Today on Sitrep:   Why the Kuwaitis want a greater British military presence in their country. There’s a look at Britain’s foreign policy in the region with LibDem Defence spokesman Lord Campbell.   The Defence Secretary has had his first grilling by committee. Defence Committee Chair Julian Lewis explains how Gavin Williamson got on.   What are the military options in Syria?  with Hamish De Bretton Gordon.   And why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the brink of humanitarian disaster?   THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases  

Nato’s new command structure – what’s changed and why? In Syria, who’s fighting who? Should the West be worried about China and Russia’s increasing military power? And could the damage to Oxfam’s credibility have a serious impact on the search for peace in a region?  THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

  In today’s Sitrep programme – Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee examine the potential of a new, long range super-speed missile that can reach a target anywhere in the world within one hour.   Also this week - what’s the true story behind the threat to the Royal Marines and the two ships that float them?   Find out why the British Army has joined the campaign to make 2018 the Year of Engineering.   Plus - the military nurses who fought for votes for women.   And Trump wants a military parade – but will he get one?   THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast

In today’s Sitrep programme – Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee discuss how a multi-billion pound black hole in the defence budget could affect future spending decisions.   Also this week, Trump delivered his first State of the Union address...are we now seeing a more presidential President?   Plus, the Chief of the Air Staff talks about the RAF's biggest challenges...   And the former Chief of the Defence Staff, Lord Richards, predicts what might be in store for the new CDS.   THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

The Government’s Defence Modernisation Programme – what does it mean and what will it do? Drawdown in Germany could be partially reversed, but what does that mean for the Army and European defence? Why the Russian threat is causing concern in the Arctic. Should we be doing more to protect peacekeepers? And, DAVOS – what is it and why is it important? THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

The US Ambassador speaks exclusively to Sitrep about the big issues he’s reporting back to Washington.   Today’s Anglo-French summit will boost defence co-operation, but could Brexit cause the two countries to drift apart?   Is Forces accommodation in crisis?   And, find out why cinema audiences are standing up for Churchill     THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.  

What will 2018 have in store for the British Forces? There’s a bleak forecast for defence from a top analyst but is it really all doom and gloom? Find out why some people think the British Army is top heavy. And, who’s in the running to be the new Chief of the Defence Staff? THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum).  On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively - listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

This week (Today) on Sitrep...   How does the world look at the end of 2017?   What sort of shape are Britain's Armed Forces in?   What does Brexit mean for British and European Security?   What difference has President Trump made to the world?   And why we should all be watching what China does next.   That's Sitrep on Forces Radio BFBS, Thursday 6.30pm.   (Available as a podcast or listen again if you miss it!)