Is there a problem with the Type 45 Destroyers?

How much will Britain's F35 aircraft programme cost in the long term?

It's Thanksgiving today in America - but what, in name of Trump, should Americans be thankful for?

And Op Shader -  from the pilot's view in the skies above Iraq.

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SITREP TRAIL THURS, 16th November 2017 (KATE PRESENTS TODAY)

 

What’s the truth behind the criticisms that the armed forces are close to breaking point without more investment?

 

What’s going on in Zimbabwe - has Mugabe’s reign finally come to an end

 

Is Lebanon the new centre for war in the Middle East?

 

And we pay tribute to one of the first females pilots of the Second World War – Joy Lofthouse.

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 16th November 2017 (KATE PRESENTS TODAY)

 

What’s the truth behind the criticisms that the armed forces are close to breaking point without more investment?

 

What’s going on in Zimbabwe - has Mugabe’s reign finally come to an end

 

Is Lebanon the new centre for war in the Middle East?

 

And we pay tribute to one of the first females pilots of the Second World War – Joy Lofthouse.

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 16th November 2017 (KATE PRESENTS TODAY)

 

What’s the truth behind the criticisms that the armed forces are close to breaking point without more investment?

 

What’s going on in Zimbabwe - has Mugabe’s reign finally come to an end

 

Is Lebanon the new centre for war in the Middle East?

 

And we pay tribute to one of the first females pilots of the Second World War – Joy Lofthouse.

Nato agrees to three thousand extra troops for their training mission in Afghanistan – but where will they come from?

We feature a special report about British troops training soldiers in war-torn Somalia.

What will be the role of Artificial Intelligence in future conflicts?

And, what if social media had existed during the First World War?  An insight to a unique project allows us to eavesdrop…….find out more in today’s Sitrep.

Nato agrees to three thousand extra troops for their training mission in Afghanistan – but where will they come from?

We feature a special report about British troops training soldiers in war-torn Somalia.

What will be the role of Artificial Intelligence in future conflicts?

And, what if social media had existed during the First World War?  An insight to a unique project allows us to eavesdrop…….find out more in today’s Sitrep.

Nato agrees to three thousand extra troops for their training mission in Afghanistan – but where will they come from?

We feature a special report about British troops training soldiers in war-torn Somalia.

What will be the role of Artificial Intelligence in future conflicts?

And, what if social media had existed during the First World War?  An insight to a unique project allows us to eavesdrop…….find out more in today’s Sitrep.

Sir Michael Fallon has resigned from the top job at the Ministry of Defence..and the former Chief Whip Gavin Williamson will take his place as the new Secretary of State for Defence.

Sitrep examines Fallon’s legacy and looks at the issues facing the new defence secretary ahead of a mini defence review & an important NATO meeting.

Join Tim Cooper and special guests in a special edition of Sitrep.

Sir Michael Fallon has resigned from the top job at the Ministry of Defence..and the former Chief Whip Gavin Williamson will take his place as the new Secretary of State for Defence.

Sitrep examines Fallon’s legacy and looks at the issues facing the new defence secretary ahead of a mini defence review & an important NATO meeting.

Join Tim Cooper and special guests in a special edition of Sitrep.

Sir Michael Fallon has resigned from the top job at the Ministry of Defence..and the former Chief Whip Gavin Williamson will take his place as the new Secretary of State for Defence.

Sitrep examines Fallon’s legacy and looks at the issues facing the new defence secretary ahead of a mini defence review & an important NATO meeting.

Join Tim Cooper and special guests in a special edition of Sitrep.