BFBS Sitrep

SITREP TRAIL THURS, 4th August Five years ago President Obama told President Assad to step aside as Syria's leader.  So why is the war still raging in Syria? There are calls for the Royal Navy to help the UK Border Force patrol Britain’s seas – but are  there enough ships to cope? And forget Rio, the Russians are racing tanks in their own back yard.   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS:  USS Dwight D Eisenhower BFBS reporter Simon Newton on board the American aircraft carrier IS Professor Paul Rogers' new book  "Irregular War ISIS and the new threat from the margins."  Looking at the global IS threat MARITIME SECURITY BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Paul Rogers, from dept for Peace Studies at Bradford University. NORTH KOREA Professor Paul Rogers, from dept for Peace Studies at Bradford University. BELIZE 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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

  PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 28th July   In this week’s Sitrep….   The US and Russia aim for closer military co-operation over Syria air-strikes -but will it work?   It’s official - Clinton's going head to head with Trump for the White House.   Is the Army falling short on recruitment?   And the language of terrorism, how should the media report it?       PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS:    28th July   US RUSSIA SYRIA Michael Stathis - Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   US ELEX Michael Stathis - Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Southern Utah University & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   REPORTING TERROR writer and broadcaster Robin Lustig.   RECRUITING AND RESERVES BFBS Reporter James Hirst speaking to Retired Lieutenant General Robin Brims.   CGS General Sir Nick Carter, interview with Charlotte Banks.   Baltic Fleet 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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

  PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Paula Middlehurst   SITREP TRAIL THURS,  21st July   Why Donald Trump says he will put America’s needs ahead of NATO if he becomes president   Turkey - what's happened to the Generals and who's in charge of the nuclear bombs?   Is France Europe's easiest terrorist target?   The latest Navy Frigate - will it ever float?   And why the General wants recruits to walk the walk.     TRUMP - NATO Malcolm Brown from Feature Story News in Washington. & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   TURKEY BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   FRANCE TERROR Professor Anthony Glees, Director of the University of Buckingham's Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies   SHIPS AND FRIGATES First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   CGS General Sir Nick Carter, interview with  Charlotte Banks.   HMS Ambush 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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the podcast.

A new era for British Politics starts today but where does Teresa May stand on defence? After the Iraq inquiry what does Tony Blair have to say to British troops? Why the Service Complaints’ Commissioner says it’s not all about bullying and harassment.... And Sitrep look ahead to next week’s vote on whether to replace the Trident Nuclear Weapons system. PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS:  POLITICS BFBS Correspondent at Westminster, James Hirst & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee TRIDENT BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee CHILCOT REPORT Interview with Tony Blair. NATO summit BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINE Hannah Bryce, Assistant Head of International Security at Chatham House SERVICE COMPLAINTS’ COMMISSIONER BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper   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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

Sitrep - the Chilcot Report Join Kate Gerbeau, Christopher Lee and a panel of defence experts for reaction & analysis of the long awaited Chilcot Report. 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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

**KATE PRESENTS**   SITREP TRAIL THURS, 30th June     BREXIT – what are the implications for defence,   Why NATO is more important than ever.   Why Britain is sending more troops to Iraq as Fallujah falls.   The countdown to Chilcot - the full story of Britain's part in the Iraq War   And remembering the Somme – 100 years on  Britain is leaving the European Union.     PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS:     BREXIT   Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee.   TROOPS TO IRAQ BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   CHILCOT REPORT BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   Battle of the Somme A Walk Throught Delville Woods – Mikaela Roche   'Too Important for the Generals’ Book review By former soldier, now historian and author Allan Mallinson   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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

In today's programme...(presented by Kate Gerbeau) Why the fallout from the fighting in Fallujah is leading to a humanitarian crisis. Should you be angry or reassured that the security services could soon have the power to legally hack into our smartphones.......? The head of the Army talks about the progression of women in the forces. And...Armed Forces Day - we look ahead to a national celebration of our Armed Forces PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS: FALLUJAH Defence Analyst Christopher Lee and former Sky News Foreign and Diplomatic Correspondent Tim Marshall. SPIES Professor David Omand, former head of GCHQUS TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN WOMEN IN THE ARMY BFBS Reporter Shirley Swain interviews the head of the Army, General Sir Nick Carter. ARMED FORCES DAY BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper previews the weekend’s celebrations 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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211

Is there a new cold war?  And what’s the view from Moscow? Could the US increase its military presence in Afghanistan? Weapons of the future – find out about the new automated drone. Plus PTSD - is enough being done?   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS: 16th June NATO Professor Michael Clarke until recently the Director General of the Royal United Services Institute NATO RUSSIA Dr Dererk Averre from the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian studies at the University of Birmingham. US TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN Professor Michael Clarke until recently the Director General of the Royal United Services Institute and BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee DRONES Featrure on The Taranis at BAE Systems, by BFBS reporter Kate Wathall PTSD Matthew Green is a journalist who blogs about PTSD 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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

The biggest movement of Western Allied troops since fall of the Soviet Union is taking place right on Russia's borders, Sitrep finds out who’s there, what’s there and why we’re there. Is Russia about to launch a wipe out mission of IS in Syria? Hilary Clinton’s done it, & now the real battle begins in the race for the White House. Why the Royal Navy's old and bold are saying the UK hasn't enough warships and there's no money for more. And the grandest of all the living Admirals of the fleet, Prince Philip is 95 and still under full sail. And the Duke of Edinburgh at 95 PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS: Ex ANAKONDA Alistair Bunkall from Sky News, BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee, Dr Martin McCauley, a Soviet and Russian analyst from University College London SYRIA/RUSSIA/IS Dr Martin McCauley, a Soviet and Russian analyst from University College London Royal Navy Funding Former First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope Former First Sea Lord Admiral Lord West Hilary Clinton Simon Marks from Feature Story in Washington. PRINCE PHILIP AT 95 BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee Hear Sitrep THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau     SITREP TRAIL THURS, 2nd June     The fight to take back Fallujah and the key role the RAF is playing.   Is the UK is at risk from terrorists via the English channel?   Afghanistan: why is the world is looking the other way.   Two former generals battle it out & give their unique perspective on the EU referendum.   And…remembering Jutland 100 years on   PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   OTHER INTERVIEWS:    IRAQ - FALLUJAH BFBS reporter Simon Newton in Cyprus & BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   AFGHANISTAN – Amnesty report BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   BURUNDI BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee   ENGLISH CHANNEL  - SECURITY GAP Former first sea Lord, Lord West   JUTLAND 100 First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones   EU REFERENDUM – a military point of view General Sir Mike Jackson was Chief of the General Staff at the time of the Iraq War and believes Britain should stay in the EU, Major General Julian Thompson led 3 Commando Brigade during the Falklands War and wants Britain to vote leave.     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 & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.