BFBS Sitrep

Why does the MoD have such problem with its equipment; do warriors get enough exercise; why the government won’t allow Iraqi interpreters into the UK; the real reason why Washington has sacked the ISAF general; the real reason why Pakistan is at long last facing up to Taliban; why the UN is front-runner for the 2009 Really Useless award; And piracy – how is the ransom money handed over, by whom and to whom? Oh, and do you know why sailors say aye aye....? 

This week's programme looks at the future of Devonport Naval Base, as well as the growing crisis in the border regions of Pakistan...

Iraq dominates this week, but Christopher Lee and guests also look at Britain's new policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan...