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BFBS Sitrep

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

Award winning Defence podcast from BFBS.

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The UK ramped up its air power in and around the Middle East before the Iran war, but the fact it took nearly a fortnight to deploy an air-defence destroyer has put military capability and readiness firmly in the spotlight.

Sitrep explains the rheto... more

The Royal Navy deploys a destroyer to the Mediterranean to bolster defences in the region, amidst a war in the Middle East.

But HMS Dragon won’t set sail until next week and it will take days to get there.

The question on most observers' lips is - ... more

As Ukraine fights its war for survival alone on the battlefield, the UK has announced new sanctions against Russia to throttle the supply of money into Putin's war machine.

But can it work, and persuade Moscow to get serious about peace talks? Econo... more

The Prime Minister says we are going to have to spend more, faster, on defence.  But his government hasn’t even decided how it will spend the money already in the budget, despite  promising the plan months ago.

Sitrep explains why the growing delays... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Crump
Royal Armored Corps veteran, CEO of Sibylline
Sibylline
Episode: Royal Navy warship heads to the Middle East
Fenella McGurty
Senior Fellow for Defense Economics at the International Institute for Strategic Studies
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Episode: Hitting Russia in the roubles – could economic warfare secure victory for Ukraine?
Timothy Ash
Economist and associate fellow for the Russia Eurasia program at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Hitting Russia in the roubles – could economic warfare secure victory for Ukraine?
Mariana Prishashknyuk
Political analyst and researcher at the Ukrainian think tank Democratic Initiatives Foundation
Democratic Initiatives Foundation
Episode: Hitting Russia in the roubles – could economic warfare secure victory for Ukraine?
Brad Haywood
Former RAF aircraft engineering officer and senior commercial manager for the Ministry of Defense.
ADS
Episode: Why the AWOL Defence Investment Plan is a big problem.
Jamie Shea
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Threats
NATO
Episode: NATO’s big military shake-up explained
Tim Henry
Retired Rear Admiral and former Deputy Commander at JFC Norfolk
NATO
Episode: NATO’s big military shake-up explained
Matthew Savill
Former Deputy Head of Policy in the National Security Directorate at the Ministry of Defence
Defence Think Tank RUCI
Episode: Why UK defence is “uniquely vulnerable” to US threats
Ash Alexander-Cooper
Veteran and author of Mindful Soldier
Episode: EXTRA – Mindful Soldier, how combat offers resilience lessons for us all

Hosts

James Hurst
Co-host of discussions on military and defense issues.
Kate Chabot
Host of discussions on NATO and military strategies.
Professor Michael Clarke
Co-host providing insights into defense strategy and historical context.
Kate Gerbeau
Host and co-host discussing military readiness and strategic reviews.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 162 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 Kingdom7 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 Kingdoma year 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 Kingdoma year 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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Overall, the podcast is praised for its expert guest insights and engaging discussions about military affairs.
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Royal Navy warship heads to the Middle East
Q: What role do AI and technological advancements play in future defense planning according to the discussion?
AI and real-time data analytics are transforming intelligence and targeting, potentially reshaping how units are deployed and how threats are detected, but they also create new strategic considerations about dependence on technology and the need to maintain human oversight.
Royal Navy warship heads to the Middle East
Q: How might UK-French or broader NATO cooperation shape ongoing operations in the area?
NATO naval and air assets are closely integrated, with the French deploying carrier strike capabilities and Greek frigates joining; cooperation is seen as essential to provide coverage and deterrence while the UK focuses on its available assets.
Royal Navy warship heads to the Middle East
Q: What is the strategic value of deploying a carrier group in this region, and why is it not currently feasible?
A carrier group requires a complete escort package and multiple support ships; given current inventories, two destroyers, two frigates, one submarine, and additional support vessels are not simultaneously available, making a full carrier group impractical at the moment.
Royal Navy warship heads to the Middle East
Q: Why was HMS Dragon not ready to sail immediately, and what constrained its deployment?
Maintenance and readiness work required sign-off, with scaffolding and last-minute prep still on the ship, plus prioritization of other taskings and exercises, all contributing to a day-to-day juggling act that delayed deployment.
Why the AWOL Defence Investment Plan is a big problem.
Q: When will we get the Defence Investment Plan?
No one knows for sure when the plan will be revealed, but pressure is mounting on the government to deliver it soon.

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This podcast explores contemporary defense issues and military strategies with a focus on NATO and international relations. Notable topics include the evolution of the UK and US military roles, dependencies in defense, and emerging global threats such as the Islamic State and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and China. Through insightful discussions with military experts, academics, and former officials, listeners gain a thorough understanding of the complexities surrounding national security and military preparedness. The unique emphasis on expert analysis ensures that the content remains relevant and thought-provoking for those interested in defense and military affairs.

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1. Justin Crump
2. Fenella McGurty
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4. Mariana Prishashknyuk
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6. Jamie Shea
7. Tim Henry
8. Matthew Savill

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