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BFBS Sitrep

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NATO
Ukraine
Russia
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Middle East
Royal Navy
British Army
UK Armed Forces
China
Royal Marines
Strategic Command
UK Defense
Israel-Hamas War
Taiwan
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Special Forces
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Defence Intelligence

Award winning Defence podcast from BFBS.

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The Foreign Secretary says we will “confront” Russian planes after repeated invasions of NATO airspace. Donald Trump says they should be shot down.

Sitrep talks to former RAF pilot Air Marshal Greg Bagwell about how intercepts are carried out, the o... more

RAF Typhoons join an air defence operation following Russian incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace. They’ll work with allied forces, including France, and Germany, helping to defend the eastern flank as part of Nato's Eastern Sentry. Sitrep di... more

The new Chief of Defence Staff has told defence industry they need to “step up” and do more to make Britain’s Armed Forces ready for warfighting.

Sitrep is at one of the world’s largest defence equipment exhibitions to see the latest military techno... more

China’s released 80,000 doves at the end of its 80th anniversary victory day parade, but the messaging of military might was far louder than appeals for peace.

Professor Michael Clarke and defence analyst Dr James Bosbotinis explain what new hardwar... more

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Recent Guests

General Nick Parker
Served 40 years in the British Armed Forces and was deputy commander of ISAF in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2010.
Episode: RAF Typhoons Head To Poland
Matthew Ford
Former strategic analyst at DSTL, now Associate Professor of War Studies at the Swedish Defence University.
Swedish Defence University
Episode: RAF Typhoons Head To Poland
Mike Sewart
Chief Technology Officer for Thales, overseeing numerous weapons systems and technologies for UK Armed Forces.
Thales
Episode: Sitrep live at DSEI 2025
Major General Neil Sexton
Former army officer and Director of Engagement and Communication, now spokesman for DSEI.
Episode: Sitrep live at DSEI 2025
Dr. James Bosbotinis
Defence and International Affairs analyst
Episode: Analysing the weapons in China’s “peace” parade
Avelina Helm
Professor of Restoration Ecology at the University of Tartu in Estonia
University of Tartu
Episode: What's going on in the Arctic?
Dr. Simona Soare
Professor in Strategy and Technology at Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Episode: What Next After Ukraine Peace Talks?
Field Marshal Lord Richards
Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Episode: What Next After Ukraine Peace Talks?
Dr. Robert Lyman
Military historian who served in the British Army
Episode: Lessons from General Bill Slim’s victory over Japan

Hosts

Kate Chabot
Host of Sitrep.
James Hurst
Host of Sitrep.
Kate Gerbeau
Host of Sitrep.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Good analysis but mute Kate’s mic!

    Wide ranging topics, up to date and interesting. Please mute Kate’s mic - hearing her breathing in my ear whilst trying to listen is very distracting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imagehexane
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Good analysis

    Wide ranging topics, up to date and interesting. Please mute the interviewers mic - hearing them breathing in my year whilst trying to listen is very distracting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imagehexane
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Eye opening excellent program

    Kate tweezing the best out of her interviewees

    All these programs help civilians understand what makes service personnel tick

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    postmandick
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Excellent programme, shame about the podcast

    The Sitrep programme is excellent and I look forward to the weekly instalments as one of the highlights of my podcasting week. However, the podcast is sometimes a repeat of a previous episode or, in a recent case, a two-minute news flash rather than the programme advertised. Why does no one check this before release?

    For example, 13 June 2019 episode has people talking about leaving the EU on 29 March. This is presumably a repeat of an old episode, rather than the one advertised? It’s been a c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M247A1
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the wide-ranging topics and in-depth analysis of current events.
Some feedback indicates frustration regarding audio quality, particularly related to the host's mic settings.
Concerns have been raised about occasional content repeats or miscommunication about episode themes.
The program is praised for its ability to make complex military topics accessible to civilians.

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Analysing the weapons in China’s “peace” parade
Q: What capability could a weapon in space give that can't actually be achieved on the land or in the air or in the sea domain?
Attacking structures in space could provide a first mover advantage by disrupting reconnaissance and communications essential for modern warfare.
Analysing the weapons in China’s “peace” parade
Q: In terms of the new kit that was paraded, what was the most significant to you?
All of it was significant because it shows the progress China has made in its long-standing defense modernization efforts, linked to its wider economic development.
What's going on in the Arctic?
Q: What would your estimation be, would it look like if there was going to be an attack from Russia?
It's far more likely to happen just through miscalculation due to the amount of ships and aircraft now transiting within the Arctic and the High North.
What Next After Ukraine Peace Talks?
Q: Can I just ask you to just to tell me what the two ends of the spectrum look like in planning for worst and best case scenarios?
The best case is that the Russians accept the situation quietly, while the worst case involves inadequate forces being put into play and potential conflict with Russia.
What Next After Ukraine Peace Talks?
Q: Mike, can you just talk us through what Britain does have to offer in the air, at sea and on the ground?
Britain can offer high quality assets for monitoring, logistics, and training, but it might not significantly change the current situation in Ukraine.

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What is BFBS Sitrep about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around national and international defense issues, military strategy, and geopolitical dynamics. Common discussion points include military developments in regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Arctic, as well as the implications of international military partnerships and defense spending. The analysis frequently features insights from defense experts, historians, and military personnel who provide in-depth perspectives on the evolving landscape of military operations and strategies.

Listeners can expect a mix of historical context and current events, with an emphasis on understanding complex military topics. Noteworthy aspects include the podcast's focus on both contemporary military challenges and le... more

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1. General Nick Parker
2. Matthew Ford
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4. Major General Neil Sexton
5. Dr. James Bosbotinis
6. Avelina Helm
7. Dr. Simona Soare
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