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BFBS Sitrep

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Ukraine
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Middle East
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British Army
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China
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Israel-Hamas War
Taiwan
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Award winning Defence podcast from BFBS.

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The blueprint for the UK’s Armed Forces depends on data from every military sensor being available to every person who needs it.

Whether the information comes from the battlefield, space, or cyberspace, and whether it’s required at the front-line, P... more

The government has promised thousands of drones will make the armed forces stronger and safer, but is refusing to say how many of them it’s ordered over the last year.

Professor Michael Clarke analyses the numbers that are available and explains why... more

After a 37 year career in the Army Brigadier Ben Barry became one of the UK’s most respected land warfare researchers and analysts.

Now he’s drawn together his experiences in and out of uniform to write a new history of the British Army over the las... more

As well as condemning “fat” generals and “woke” policies US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has told America’s top officers they must end a ‘poisonous culture of risk aversion’.

Sitrep separates the warfighting logic from the culture-war politic... more

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Ben Barry
Retired brigadier and author of 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army'
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Episode: Is the UK behind in the military drone race?
Louise Sandhurst-Jones
Defence People and Veterans Minister
Episode: Is the UK behind in the military drone race?
Tom Sables
BFBS Forces News reporter
BFBS
Episode: Does taking risks win wars?
Jonathan Leach
Military Mental Health Lead for NHS England
NHS England
Episode: Does taking risks win wars?
Keir Giles
Director of the Conflict Studies Research Centre
Conflict Studies Research Centre
Episode: Gesture or shoot? How to intercept Russian planes in NATO skies
Greg Bagwell
Retired Air Marshal and former deputy commander of RAF operations.
Episode: Gesture or shoot? How to intercept Russian planes in NATO skies
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
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
Mike Sewart
Chief Technology Officer for Thales, overseeing numerous weapons systems and technologies for UK Armed Forces.
Thales
Episode: Sitrep live at DSEI 2025

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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 Kingdom2 months 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 Kingdom9 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 Kingdom10 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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EXTRA – The Rise and Fall of the British Army
Q: What about the failures during those 50 years? Is it fair to describe Iraq and Afghanistan as failures for the army?
While the Army executed its tasks, it faced challenges due to inadequate political leadership and organizational failures.
EXTRA – The Rise and Fall of the British Army
Q: What are some of the other successes?
Bosnia, Kosovo, and Sierra Leone stand out as operational successes due to effective leadership and military strategy.
EXTRA – The Rise and Fall of the British Army
Q: And that high point, the high plateau you talked about between 1990 and 2003. In terms of military achievement, what was it about that period, do you think?
The Army had great foundations, improved combat capabilities, good equipment, and effective training which led to successful operations.
EXTRA – The Rise and Fall of the British Army
Q: Can you just start by very briefly explaining the title of your book and why you wanted to write it?
The title is The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975 to 2025, covering a 50-year span including the army I served in.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BFBS Sitrep

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. Ben Barry
2. Louise Sandhurst-Jones
3. Tom Sables
4. Jonathan Leach
5. Keir Giles
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7. Matthew Ford
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