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.

Can Britain afford to have its own defence industry?

 

Catalonia seeks independence from Spain but still wants to be in NATO,

 

Minehunting off the coast of Scotland for Exercise Joint Warrior,

 

And returning from the hurricanes, RAF Brize Norton welcomes back Op Ruman's air crews.

 

 

TOPICS

 

DEFENCE CUTS

Editor of Defence Analysis Francis Tusa & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee .

 

CATALAN DEFENCE

James Hasik is a senior fellow in the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security.

 

EXERCISE JOINT WARRIOR

BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

 

OP RUMAN RETURN

BFBS Reporter Alex Gill.

 

REMEMBRANCE – THE QUEEN

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

 

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.

 

Can Britain afford to have its own defence industry?

 

Catalonia seeks independence from Spain but still wants to be in NATO,

 

Minehunting off the coast of Scotland for Exercise Joint Warrior,

 

And returning from the hurricanes, RAF Brize Norton welcomes back Op Ruman's air crews.

 

 

TOPICS

 

DEFENCE CUTS

Editor of Defence Analysis Francis Tusa & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee .

 

CATALAN DEFENCE

James Hasik is a senior fellow in the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security.

 

EXERCISE JOINT WARRIOR

BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

 

OP RUMAN RETURN

BFBS Reporter Alex Gill.

 

REMEMBRANCE – THE QUEEN

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

 

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.

 

Can Britain afford to have its own defence industry?

 

Catalonia seeks independence from Spain but still wants to be in NATO,

 

Minehunting off the coast of Scotland for Exercise Joint Warrior,

 

And returning from the hurricanes, RAF Brize Norton welcomes back Op Ruman's air crews.

 

 

TOPICS

 

DEFENCE CUTS

Editor of Defence Analysis Francis Tusa & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee .

 

CATALAN DEFENCE

James Hasik is a senior fellow in the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security.

 

EXERCISE JOINT WARRIOR

BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

 

OP RUMAN RETURN

BFBS Reporter Alex Gill.

 

REMEMBRANCE – THE QUEEN

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.

 

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.

 

 

Defence spending – do we spend the right amount on the right equipment?

 

NATO troops could be out of Afghanistan within four years...that’s the prediction from the country's President.

 

Could a growing cadet force be the answer to the forces recruitment problem?

 

And.... how 3D printing could be the next big thing in winning wars.

  

Guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

TOPICS

 

DEFENCE SPENDING

Pete Sandeman, Director of the online campaign "Save The Royal Navy" & Ben Moores  - a Defence and Aviation Analyst from IHS Janes.

                      

AFGHANISTAN

BBC's Justin Rowlatt, who’s interviewed The Afghan President, Ashraf Ghan.

 

CADETS

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

3D Printing

BFBS Reporter Hannah King

 

Defence spending – do we spend the right amount on the right equipment?

 

NATO troops could be out of Afghanistan within four years...that’s the prediction from the country's President.

 

Could a growing cadet force be the answer to the forces recruitment problem?

 

And.... how 3D printing could be the next big thing in winning wars.

  

Guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

TOPICS

 

DEFENCE SPENDING

Pete Sandeman, Director of the online campaign "Save The Royal Navy" & Ben Moores  - a Defence and Aviation Analyst from IHS Janes.

                      

AFGHANISTAN

BBC's Justin Rowlatt, who’s interviewed The Afghan President, Ashraf Ghan.

 

CADETS

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

3D Printing

BFBS Reporter Hannah King

 

Defence spending – do we spend the right amount on the right equipment?

 

NATO troops could be out of Afghanistan within four years...that’s the prediction from the country's President.

 

Could a growing cadet force be the answer to the forces recruitment problem?

 

And.... how 3D printing could be the next big thing in winning wars.

  

Guests: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

 

TOPICS

 

DEFENCE SPENDING

Pete Sandeman, Director of the online campaign "Save The Royal Navy" & Ben Moores  - a Defence and Aviation Analyst from IHS Janes.

                      

AFGHANISTAN

BBC's Justin Rowlatt, who’s interviewed The Afghan President, Ashraf Ghan.

 

CADETS

BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

 

3D Printing

BFBS Reporter Hannah King

North Korea: How close are we to actual war?

The battle for Raqqa  - what happens when ISIS are defeated?

The fight for Kurdish independence – what does it mean for the Middle East?

Nato’s international rescue for Submarines…

And, after 90 years the White Helmets wave goodbye……………

North Korea: How close are we to actual war?

The battle for Raqqa  - what happens when ISIS are defeated?

The fight for Kurdish independence – what does it mean for the Middle East?

Nato’s international rescue for Submarines…

And, after 90 years the White Helmets wave goodbye……………