BFBS Sitrep

SITREP July 12th
 
Is it asking too much for the Army to provide last minute Olympic security?
 
Why Mali in North Africa could be the new Afghanistan
 
Why reforming the House of Lords would be bad news for defending defence
 
And how the weather has helped us win and lose wars……..
 
PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau
 
STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
 
Dr Martin Macauley from University College London on Mali & Afghanistan
 
Interviews
 
Col Richard Kemp, former commander in Afghanistan on troops providing Olympic security
 
International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell on Afghanistan
 
Admiral Lord West, former Sea Lord, on House of Lords reform
 
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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 July 5th

There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others

But will the new shape of the British Army be the right one to secure an uncertain future?

The Territorial Army will increase its numbers but can the reserves really provide the support that’s needed?

And what impact will the news have on families ?

Find out in a special edition of Sitrep, today on BFBS

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.

PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee

Interviews

General Sir Mike Jackson Tel

Col Richard Williams, former SAS Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan; and reserve forces  specialist

Doug Beattie (TA soldier):

From the Army Families Federation:  Catherine Spencier

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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 July 5th

There are big changes ahead for the Army with the loss of some units and the merger of others

But will the new shape of the British Army be the right one to secure an uncertain future?

The Territorial Army will increase its numbers but can the reserves really provide the support that’s needed?

And what impact will the news have on families ?

Find out in a special edition of Sitrep, today on BFBS

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.

PRESENTER:  Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee

Interviews

General Sir Mike Jackson Tel

Col Richard Williams, former SAS Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan; and reserve forces  specialist

Doug Beattie (TA soldier):

From the Army Families Federation:  Catherine Spencier

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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.

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 Syria
British Forces News reporter James Hirst and Annie Haresign on Bomber Command memorial
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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.

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 Syria
British Forces News reporter James Hirst and Annie Haresign on Bomber Command memorial
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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.

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

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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

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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

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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.