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BFBS Sitrep

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Award winning Defence podcast from BFBS.

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The Northern Ireland Troubles - MPs back the latest legislation designed to tackle the unresolved legacy of decades of violent conflict. Amid the warnings it could leave veterans exposed to repeated investigations, is this the last chance to get it r... more

What are the priorities of the UK’s most senior military officer? Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton launches defence exhibition DSEI with a stark warning: we have to be faster than our adversaries. Sitrep looks into how we can win that race and wha... more

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After decades of believing the risk of air-strikes on UK soil were miniscule, everyone now accepts we need to significantly boost our air and missile.

The how, the when, and the money however are a political dispute right now, so Sitrep explains the... more

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All UK troops, and the whole Global Coalition, have left Iraq after 12 years with their mission to support local troops against Islamic State terrorists deemed complete.

Last time we left, we were back within three years, and this time Iraq has been... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Waterfall
Air Vice Marshal and DSEI UK Senior Military Advisor
DSEI UK
Episode: We have to be faster than our adversaries
Greg Bagwell
Former RAF Air Marshal, President of the Air and Space Power Association
Air and Space Power Association
Episode: How to defend the UK from missiles and drones.
Karin Von Hippel
Chair of Defence and Security Practice at Arden Strategies
Arden Strategies
Episode: Another Iraq exit… will this one last?
Michael Clarke
Professor of Defence Studies
Centre for Defence studies / University
Episode: Replacing 5,000 Land Rovers
Justin Bosanquet
Former counterintelligence NCO and Forces News journalist
Forces News
Episode: What will replace the main service rifle, the SA80?
Sian Grzeszczyk Melbourne
Forces News reporter who tested rifles in the US
Forces News
Episode: What will replace the main service rifle, the SA80?
Ed Arnold
Senior Associate Fellow at RUCI and former Infantry Officer
RUCI
Episode: What will replace the main service rifle, the SA80?
Colin Freeman
Journalist providing front-line reportage from Ukraine
The Telegraph (as referenced in interview)
Episode: Can the UK Strategic Reserve be reawakened?
Jonny Ball
Veteran, host of Veterans in Politics podcast
Veterans in Politics
Episode: Can the UK Strategic Reserve be reawakened?

Hosts

Kate Chabot
Host of Sitrep, BFBS/SITREP forces news contributor
Michael Clarke
Co-host, Professor; defence analyst

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 181 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 Kingdom7 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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Positive remarks frequently note how the guest mix provides both battlefield and policy perspectives.
A few reviews mention repetitive episodes or older content appearing as new.
A number of commenters enjoy the guests' frontline and strategic insights, with occasional feedback about audio quality or pacing.
Some episodes are dense with policy details which can be hard to follow for newcomers.
Listeners appreciate the depth and credibility of defense analysis.

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We have to be faster than our adversaries
Q: How do you change that risk aversion?
Clarke says procurement culture needs to move away from process designed to protect individuals from blame. He argues that leaders should set objectives, allow people to use their best judgment and support them when reasonable decisions do not work out.
We have to be faster than our adversaries
Q: What do you think is working?
Waterfall says centralising capability control under the National Armaments Director and pursuing defence reform can help accelerate procurement. He emphasizes innovation, calculated risk and involving smaller businesses across the supply chain.
What will replace the main service rifle, the SA80?
Q: How important is ammunition in the decision-making process for the next rifle?
Ammunition type (including hybrid/high-pressure rounds) and the associated logistical footprint (training rounds, stockpiles, cost) are central to the decision, potentially more impactful than the rifle choice itself.
What will replace the main service rifle, the SA80?
Q: Why is the project not moving faster, and what could speed it up?
Procurement is slowed by budget constraints, UK sovereign manufacturing questions, and the risk-averse nature of large defense programs; accelerating by using tested, modular platforms and allowing quicker field trials could speed up the process.
What will replace the main service rifle, the SA80?
Q: What do soldiers want in a replacement rifle, according to your reporting?
Soldiers want easier cleaning, ambidextrous controls to accommodate left-handed users, lighter weight, and a system adaptable to different mission types, with the ability to defeat body armour and integrate future technologies.

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

This defense-focused show features in-depth discussions with military professionals, policy experts, and defense industry voices. Across episodes, topics span NATO modernization and alliance cohesion, force posture and modernization (including tanks, ISTAR, unmanned systems, and space capabilities), defence budgeting and the Defence Investment Plan, and the practical realities of operations from Ukraine to Estonia. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest lineups, policy-level and battlefield perspectives, and a willingness to tackle both strategic and procurement questions, though pacing and episode variety can vary. Potential listeners who want expert context on European security, defense innovation, and alliance strategy will likely ... more

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1. Gary Waterfall
2. Greg Bagwell
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4. Michael Clarke
5. Justin Bosanquet
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7. Ed Arnold
8. Colin Freeman

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