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BFBS Sitrep

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Award winning Defence podcast from BFBS.

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From quantum computing to biotechnology NATO has just upped its investment in startups that are trying to turn science-fiction ideas into frontline capabilities.

Sitrep explains the NATO DIANA innovation accelerator and some of the breakthroughs it’... more

The official announcement of hundreds more British troops for Estonia, transitioning to a “mobile anti-armour” force, missed out one key detail.  It will end a decade of British tanks on Russia’s doostep, as Challenger 2’s are upgraded to become Chal... more

Armed Forces bills come round every five years and you might think they’re just a box ticking exercise to renew the legal basis of our military.

But they’re so much more, affecting the lives, jobs, and safety of servicemen and women, plus their fami... more

The UK has joined other European allies to commit more military capability to NATO’s battle plans, after the US made cuts “with immediate effect”

That’s been revealed to Sitrep by Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer, who just weeks into the job of D... more

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Recent Guests

Lieutenant General Sinek Pope
Former Deputy Chief of the General Staff; senior defence adviser
Confederation of Service Charities (COBSIO)
Episode: Why the Armed Force Bill matters to servicemen and women
John Donnelly
Retired brigadier, former Director of Personnel Service for the Army
Centre for Military Justice
Episode: Why the Armed Force Bill matters to servicemen and women
John Parker
CEO of Flyby Technology; former RAF pilot
Flyby Technology
Episode: Why the Armed Force Bill matters to servicemen and women
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
NATO
Episode: How the top British officer in NATO has filled gaps left by the US
Greg Bagwell
Retired Air Marshal, President of the UK Air Power Association
UK Air Power Association
Episode: NATO 3.0 – Installing update
James Parkin
Retired Rear Admiral, former Royal Navy commander in Strait of Hormuz operations
Episode: The Royal Navy’s Iran “peace deal” mission explained
Philip Ingram
Colonel, ex-military spook, security consultant
Independent security consultant
Episode: Spies target military personnel through ad data and fake jobs
Rosie Layden
BFBS news reporter
BFBS
Episode: Spies target military personnel through ad data and fake jobs
Marion Mesmer
Director of the International Security Programme
Chatham House
Episode: Spies target military personnel through ad data and fake jobs

Hosts

Kate Chabot
Host of Sitrep, BFBS
Simon Newton
Co-host/Analyst/Forces News Reporter

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Enjoyable Programme

    Enjoying listening however i would strongly disagree with the commentator during the last extra episode discussing amalgamation of regiments. The commentators stated that the Royal Anglian regiment with it’s two battalion’s don’t have a strong identify like the Guards or Parachute Regiment, this is incorrect The regiment went through an amalgamation of 7 county battalions in the 60’s and became three battalions, this was reduced further in the 90’s to two. Since formation 1 Royal Anglian (The Vi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vikingtrev
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 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 year 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 Kingdom2 years 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 Kingdom2 years 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 Kingdom7 years ago

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A few episodes occasionally repeat topics or headlining news flashes.
Thoughtful discussions on NATO, Ukraine, and strategic deterrence are highly valued by listeners.
Strong on-the-ground perspective and historical context, but mic noise or editing has been noted by some listeners.
Insightful, high-quality defense analysis with strong expert guests.

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NATO 3.0 – Installing update
Q: How do PRISM and the new deep strike system relate to each other?
PRISM provides up to 500 km range for existing MLRS platforms; the deep strike system targets 1,000 to 3,000 km ranges. They are compatible in a broader strategy to diversify and de-risk weapons sourcing, though delivery timelines are long and require coalition support.
NATO 3.0 – Installing update
Q: What's the practical difference in rules of engagement after the Baltic Air Policing upgrade?
The upgrade allows greater freedoms in command decisions and escalatory options in certain regions, providing more flexible engagement rules while keeping interoperability with NATO standards.
NATO 3.0 – Installing update
Q: Mike, is the NATO refresh more about a formal reboot or practical updates on capabilities?
It's a gradual, long-term reboot with concrete capability updates that are intended to evolve the alliance into a multi-speed construct, where some capabilities are close to delivery while others remain longer-term; the process is as much about shifting political commitments and industrial bases as it is about hardware.
The Royal Navy’s Iran “peace deal” mission explained
Q: How could this operation unfold publicly, and what are the big risks if things go wrong?
There will likely be a flurry of public announcements detailing contributions; the biggest risks are a renewed closure of the Strait due to miscalculation or a flare-up that forces withdrawal, which would undermine credibility and signal weakness to adversaries.
The Royal Navy’s Iran “peace deal” mission explained
Q: What would be the UK and French roles in the initial phase, and what assets would they likely bring to the task?
The expectation is that surface tasking, mapping mines, and mine clearance would be shared or split with France, while Britain would lead with command and control capabilities, supporting mine clearance with its own autonomous systems and contributing to overall protection with allied assets.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BFBS Sitrep

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

A defense-focused show that frequently features deep-dive discussions on naval power, aerial warfare, and geopolitical strategy, often framed around current conflicts, alliance dynamics, and defense economics. Episodes regularly analyze carrier operations, unmanned systems, NATO-Russia relations, and UK defense policy, with practical host commentary and expert guest insights from military, academic, and think-tank perspectives. Notable strengths include a blend of on-the-ground reporting, historical context, and forward-looking defense planning, making it a likely fit for listeners who want timely, policy-relevant defense analysis and case studies in how technology and geopolitics intersect with national security. A distinctive trait is the... more

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6. James Parkin
7. Philip Ingram
8. Rosie Layden

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