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BFBS Sitrep

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Ukraine
NATO
Russia
Royal Navy
UK Armed Forces
Donald Trump
China
British Army
World War II
United States
Drones
Afghanistan
Artificial Intelligence
Cyprus
Battle Of Britain
Defence Investment Plan
Military Technology
Iran
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Military Strategy

Award winning Defence podcast from BFBS.

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The UK has handed final blueprints for Storm Shadow missiles to Kyiv, while a treasure trove of battlefield data is coming to Britain. Can this tech-swap help Ukraine break through front lines largely frozen because of drone saturation in the skies?... more

It’s not just Russia’s threat of “consequences” for British made drones used in Ukrainian strikes, US intelligence says Moscow is considering a bigger provocation of NATO possibly within weeks.

Grey-zone expert Elisabeth Braw explains how British tr... more

The Chief of the Defence Staff says it’s the "most dangerous period" he’s known in his entire military career. And we've all heard the warnings of the potential for direct armed conflict with Russia within 5 years. But what else should we be preparin... more

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

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Recent Guests

Tobias Ellwood
Former Defence Minister, author of Ten Steps to Prevent World War Three
House of Commons / Former Defence Committee Chair
Episode: How do you prevent a world war?
Richard Shirreff
General Sir Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
British Army / Former NATO Commander
Episode: How do you prevent a world war?
Emma Baker
Senior Defence Advisor at the Industry Body ADS
ADS
Episode: The race to weaponise new tech
Vivienne Stern
Chief executive of Universities UK
Universities UK
Episode: The race to weaponise new tech
Justin Crump
Former tank commander, CEO of Cyberlion
Cyberlion
Episode: Why are British tanks leaving Russia’s doorstep?
James Wharton
BFBS Forces News reporter
BFBS
Episode: Why are British tanks leaving Russia’s doorstep?
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

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 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 Kingdom5 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 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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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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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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5. Justin Crump
6. James Wharton
7. Lieutenant General Sinek Pope
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