BFBS Sitrep

In Northern Ireland a symbolic handshake moves peace forward After nearly 70 years the heroes of Bomber Command finally get their memorial  The concerns of Pakistan as Nato prepares for transition And could Syria’s attack on a Turkish plane ignite the conflict  PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee Interviews Lord Ashdown on the significance of the Queen & Martin McGuiness shaking hands.British Forces News reporter Rosie Laydon interviews Pakistan's High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hassan Sky's Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay on SyriaBritish Forces News reporter James Hirst and Annie Haresign on Bomber Command memorial ......................................................................................................................................................You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

  SITREP June 21st   Can diplomacy be the solution for Syria or would immunity for Assad be a better option?   Why is the Government investing in Trident when its future remains uncertain?   How the future equipment of the Army will determine the shape of the Armed Forces for years to come   What affect will the proposed changes bring to Forces’ pensions?   And find out why the Dalai Lama has been to Aldershot today…..     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   Interviews Sir Andrew Green, former ambassador to Syria   Professor Eric Grove of Salford University on Trident   British Forces News reporter Will Inglis interviewing Major General Carew wilks, Director Land Equipment.   Major General John Moore-Bick, secretary general of the Forces Pension Society   British Forces News reporter Tim Cooper at Aldershot   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

 It's 30 years today since British Forces liberated the Falkland Islands from Argentina.  In a special edition of Sitrep Kate Gerbeau and Matt Teale reflect on the conflict.  They’ll be speaking to the Governor of the Falkland Islands and the man who’s in charge of British Forces today. Plus, hear from the Royal Marine Commander who made victory possible. … And find out what will happen when the future of the Islands is discussed at the United Nations later on today  PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee & Major General Julian Thompson   .................................................................................   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

  SITREP June 7th   The Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond tells Sitrep how future cuts will change the shape of the British Army   Are the US Drone strikes in Pakistan giving terrorists propaganda to recruit new members?   How British trained troops in  Sierra Leone are helping another war-torn African country   And the Ceremonial Director of the Diamond Jubilee procession shares his memories of the day and his hopes for future events.   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee   GUESTS: Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond Washington correspondent Simon Marks on the Drone attacks BFBS News reporter Ali Gibson on Sierra Leone Maj Andrew Chatburn, the Ceremonial Director in charge of the Diamond Jubilee procession Capt Alex Owen form the Household Cavalry Mounted Regt which took part in the Diamond Jubilee procession .................................................................................   You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

  Syria edges closer to civil war but what can the international community do about it?   There's a stark warning about the Taliban's plans during Nato's exit from Afghanistan.   Why Russia objects to Nato's missile defence   And the Queen celebrates 60 years as head of the armed forces.   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee .................................................................................     You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

What measures are being taken to prevent Iran extending its nuclear programme?   What happened at the Nato Summit and how it will affect the future of British Forces   Why Amnesty International has condemned the UN in it’s report.   Memories from Royal Marines & Paratroopers as they return to the Falklands to remember 1982 & landing day   And never mind the singing – find out why the Eurovision song contests is all about the politics     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    INTERVIEWS Professor Paul Rogers, Dept of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussing Iran/Afghanistan/Amnesty & Egyptian elections BFBS Reporter James Hirst on the Nato Summit BFBS Reporter Charlotte Cross in the Falkland Islands Dr Karen Fricker, on the geo-politics of the Eurovision Song Contest       You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP Trail May 17th What’s on Nato’s agenda as it prepares for the Chicago Summit next week? General Mladic is on trial at the Haig for war crimes – but what measures are in place to prevent another atrocity happening & can anyone ever escape war crimes? How depth therapy is helping the rehabilitation of injured servicemen And the forgotten Battles of Scotland – why should they be remembered?  PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee  INTERVIEWS Sir Malcolm Rifkind previewing the Nato summit in Chicago next week, & discussing European financial crisis and war crimes. Forces News reporter James Hirst on  Nato's forthcoming summit  Colonel Bob Stewart on war crimes Forces News reporter Fiona Weir on depth therapy for servicemen Dr Tony Pollard of Glasgow Univesity on Scotland's forgotten battles.  You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.

SITREP Trail May 10th   There's been a U-turn over which planes to use on the Carriers - but is it the right decision?   Why there's anger in Scotland over plans to lose some historic regimental names   Why France's new President-elect wants to speed up the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan.   And the new memorial to Bomber Command is nearing completion - but why has it taken so long?     PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    INTERVIEWS The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond on the Carriers   The Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, Jim Murphy, on Carriers and proposed cuts to Scottish regiments.   BBC's Paris correspondent, Hugh Schofield, discussing the new President elect       You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

  It’s been a year since Osama bin Laden was killed – but has his death weakened Al Qaeda?  Sitrep gains unique access to Nato’s Maritime Operations centre in Naples.   Find out how the Defence industry is weathering the financial crisis…..   And Olympic security is put through its final tests    PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    INTERVIEWS From Camp Bastion British Forces News’ reporter Simon Newton   BFN reporter Geoff Meade discusses his visit to  Nato’s Maritime Operations centre in Naples   British Forces News’  Will Inglis reports on   British Forces News’ reporter James Banks reports from the latest Olympic military security exercise    PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.

Has NATO got its strategy right in the lead-up to the Chicago summit in May?   Why the Parliament's financial watchdog is highly critical of the soaring costs of the Carrier programme.   Will the Arctic Convoy veterans finally get the medal they’ve fought so long for?   And all you need to know about the 21 gun salute…..   PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau   STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee    You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio 1 at 1830 (UK time) Alternatively listen again on the website.