BFBS Sitrep

In this week’s Sitrep we talk to Lord Levene – the man responsible for the biggest shake-up at the MoD for a generation. Will the news that Colonel Gaddaffi is wanted for war crimes mean he’ll cling on to power until the bitter end? Nimrod makes its last flight - but does its exit leave a big hole in our defence capability? Plus Robert Gates’ end of term report......

Obama's announces his exit strategy for Afghanistan - but what does it mean for British Troops? Why some believe the Strategic Defence & Security Review should be re-opened What's behind the latest outbreak of violence in Northern Ireland? And......do we really need Armed Forces Day?

Yemen’s violent uprising pushes the country to the brink of collapseA warning to Iran - 'Stop arming the Taliban'What difference are the Apaches bringing to the Libyan campaign?Why the Reserves should be increased rather than decreased.And, are relations warming up between Nato & Russian?

Why the special relationship with the US is so essential to the UK and its security And why cooperation between the UK & US is important to the welfare of our Forces As military action increases in Libya - why the critics are also raising their voice And It’s the end of an era at RAF Kinloss.........

The military covenant moves one step closer to becoming law, but not everybody’s happy. There’s a warning of more cuts to come but will the Army be in the firing line?  How far should NATO forces go in Libya? And the significance of the Queen’s visit to Ireland – how will it affect future relations?

Tough questions for Pakistan about Osama bin Laden as militants step up attacks in Afghanistan:   Can Scottish Nationalists save the threatened RAF bases at Lossiemouth and Leuchars?   And....why some Service charities are urging caution against  legalising the Military Covenant  

A Sitrep special as the world reacts to the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden How will it affect strategy in Afghanistan, and more importantly the role of British Forces there? How will Al Qaeda react? The international response & relations with Pakistan And we look at the implications for international security & terrorism?

What’s the way forwardfor a favourable outcome in Libya? And how should theinternational community respond to the deepening crisis in Syria? What are the implicationsof the Taliban prisoner escape?   Plus: the final countdown to the Royal Wedding: