Sitrep on BFBS

NYF and Sony Radio Award winning Sitrep brings you discussion and analysis on defence, foreign policy and the stories affecting the British Forces.

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Fake LinkedIn jobs. Scraped advertising data. Real-world espionage targeting military personnel.

On #BFBSSitrep Philip Ingram explains how intelligence services are exploiting digital platforms to gather secrets—and how personnel can protect themselves🔗https://t.co/bTeXUoCjWR

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🗣️"We've got to be honest with the public about the sacrifices defence requires"

In bonus Sitrep pod, Prof Michael Clarke reacts to the surprise government resignations over the proposed Defence Investment Plan 🔗 https://t.co/qU62QhZKFY

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With France, Germany and Spain's 6th-gen fighter project under strain, could the UK's GCAP benefit?

Marion Messmer from British Think Tank Chatham House breaks down what it means for Nato and the global defence market🔗https://t.co/73kdMWGca3

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"There were a few red flags" 🗣️🚩

Former Army Intelligence officer Philip Ingram joins the latest #BFBSSitrep, where he explains how he was targeted by a recruitment scam and what military personnel can do to protect themselves🔗https://t.co/TPk5sZ3zjw

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🗣️"Have we actually got the money to sustain the forces?

Director of Military Sciences at RUSI @MTSavill explains why there are big questions over UK military stockpiles and infrastructure

🎧Get #BFBSSitrep in full 🔗 https://t.co/YzgTjzqKzu

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🗣️"We have started integrating it successfully"

Senior officers driving the Land ISTAR programme explain what other tech is in the British Army's pipeline and how it could change

🎧Listen to #BFBSSitrep in full 🔗 https://t.co/snPCVZmd66

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British troops in Estonia say they are "rehearsing for war" just miles from the Russian border

Sitrep explores why this year's Ex Spring Storm feels different, new battlefield tech being tested by 2 SCOTS, and what's next for the Army's future fight🔗⬇️
https://t.co/OR7SaMNj78

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"You're either very stupid or very brave"🗣️

Fifteen years after British troops left Iraq, veterans of Operation Telic reflect on the war, the sacrifices made, and how its lessons still shape today's Armed Forces

#BFBSSitrep Special🔗https://t.co/KNKer6HNMk

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"Modern soldiering traces back to the Iraq War"🗣️

15 years after British troops left Iraq, veterans reflect on the conflict and how its lessons still shape today's Armed Forces

How Iraq forced the Army to adapt | @jameswharton | #BFBSSitrep🔗 https://t.co/m3v08oySqV

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From invasion to counter-insurgency, more than 135,000 British troops served on Operation Telic

Now, 15 years after the last troops left Iraq, veterans reflect on the war — and the lessons that still shape the Armed Forces today🔗⬇️
https://t.co/lRGfIKDclg

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Chatting with fellow Iraq veterans for a special episode of @bfbsSitrep - available later today.

Duane, on the right, described being "barrel to barrel" with an enemy T-55 tank, which he engaged and destroyed. A reminder of the conventional nature of the initial conflict.

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"You get good at it by doing it"🗣️

🌍From the Arctic to the Strait of Hormuz, the Royal Navy is deploying warships to two growing flashpoints

On #BFBSSitrep, Retired Commodore Steve Prest explains what those missions could involve🔗https://t.co/lnVqIeZLhE

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"There are lots of spoilers around"🗣️

From the High North to the Strait of Hormuz, the Royal Navy is juggling growing global pressures

Professor Michael Clarke explains how the service is managing the strain during a major long-term transformation🔗https://t.co/Jtw1EmNsDa

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🌍From the High North to the Strait of Hormuz, the Royal Navy is deploying warships to two growing global hotspots

The latest #bfbsSitrep podcast explores what HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Duncan and HMS Dragon may be preparing for🔗⬇️
https://t.co/Jtw1EmNsDa

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"A huge bank of information, they can feed these drones with"🗣️

Ukraine is using years of drone combat footage to train AI systems to hunt targets more effectively

The technology can now identify not just targets — but where to strike them🔗https://t.co/RfVqK6zGoj

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Ukraine is training AI drones on four years of battlefield footage, but what happens when machines start making life-and-death decisions in war?🤔

Dr Matthew Powell joins the latest #BFBSSitrep to break down the ethical and military risks🔗https://t.co/OEOj21WMwN

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Ukraine is turning years of drone battlefield footage into AI-trained weapons systems

The technology could reshape modern warfare — and Britain is watching closely

#BFBSSitrep | The latest #Sitrep podcast🔗https://t.co/wSUNxvSk4Q

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"We're going to have to swallow a very bitter pill"🗣️

Three decades on, Northern Ireland’s past is impacting recruitment, retention and morale across the Armed Forces

#BFBSSitrep explores the battle between justice, closure and protecting veterans🔗https://t.co/ExL4ErUUBp

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"Military force always needs diplomacy for it to have political effect in the world"🗣️

On the latest #BFBSSitrep, Lord Peter Ricketts explains how diplomacy and the military work together

Listen in FULL🔗https://t.co/xq35b0ot2m

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Japan loosens defence export rules, stepping beyond post-World War II pacifism — could the UK buy?🤔

Plus: the hunt for new Gurkhas in Nepal, and lessons from the Foreign Office on preparing for peace in wartime

The latest #bfbsSitrep | 🔗https://t.co/H1yQzAV0Uy