BFBS Sitrep

In Sitrep today.... In Libya - who’s running the military operation?  What’s the objective?  And is there an exit strategy? Plus the other Middle East countries on the brink of revolution And, in Afghanistan as seven provinces are handed over to Afghan security forces, is the end in sight ?

The continuing crisis in the Middle east   A top General tells Sitrep he's optimistic about progress in Afghanistan but also urges caution   What role would Brtish forces play if the UK had a nuclear emergency?   The Cold War ended a long time ago so why are Russian bombers trying to penetrate British Airspace   And a special tribute for the town that's honoured our fallen soldiers

In this week’s Sitrep….   Why the MoD says there’ll be no U-turn on defence cuts,   How should the international community respond to the crisis in Libya?   And how did the SAS operation in the desert go so badly wrong?   Plus: why China is boosting its influence in Afghanistan

Who’ll win the tug of war over Libya’s future? The harsh realities of the Defence Review as each Service prepares for job losses   The renewed push for a  political surge in Afghanistan And a career change for veterans - from the front-line to the classroom

The Shadow Defence Secretary’s response to the fiasco of the ‘sacking by email’ and the failure to legalize the the Military Covenant  And….after successful demonstrations in Egypt and Tunisia, what’s the possible outcome for the protesters in Bahrain, Libya and Iran? Plus: why Prince William’s wedding attire is causing a royal headache…

Has David Cameron broken his promise to the armed-forces? The story behind the botched search-and-rescue helicopter deal If American pressure helps to change Egypt’s Government, can it mend the Middle East Peace process? And should all serving personnel be awarded a medal?

  As the protests continue in Egypt, what are the implications for the rest of the region?   Are tours of duty for bomb disposal teams in Afghanistan too long?   The continuing rows over Nimrod and Chinook   And...: it’s the end of the Iraq Inquiry – now all the evidence is in, what conclusions will be drawn?   

The MoD wants to make more savings - but where will the axe fall?   What's behind the increased number of service personnel seeking help for mental health issues?   Plus the last minute attempts to save the Nimrod   Is democracy working in Afghanistan?   And how successful are the latest reconciliation talks between Cyprus and Turkey?

This week,  Sitrep looks back 20 years ago to the first Iraq War as the legalities of the most recent Iraq war are still being debated ahead of Tony Blair’s return to the Iraq Inquiry   Plus: as the governments in Tunisia and Lebanon collapse, what can be done to calm renewed tensions in the Middle East?