Defence Chiefs Wary of 'Future Force 2020' Cuts
Four of Britain’s most senior officers have warned the government will have to rethink what it expects of the armed forces if it makes new ...
James Hirst brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to the award-winning BFBS Sitrep podcast. He’s reported from more than 15 countries, including a total of ten months living and working alongside British troops in Afghanistan. He’s questioned Prime Ministers and NATO Secretaries General in front of the world’s media at NATO summits. Before joining BFBS in 2010 James worked at the BBC, ITN and LBC. He’s been editor of BFBS Sitrep since 2021.
Four of Britain’s most senior officers have warned the government will have to rethink what it expects of the armed forces if it makes new ...
The House of Commons Defence Committee has recommended more resources should be devoted to address mental health issues in the military.
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Falklands veterans who missed out on a medal will be honoured at Downing Street following a 30-year campaign for recognition.
With both the Foreign and Defence Secretaries now publicly warning of the limitation of air strikes, the lack of capable ground forces is an ...
Britain is to deploy more than 750 military personnel to West Africa to help with the establishment of Ebola treatment centres and an Ebola ...
The new president of Afghanistan has thanked the families of 453 British soldiers killed in the fight against the Taliban, as David Cameron ...
Michael Fallon spoke to our reporter James Hirst about the RAF's on-going operations in Iraq and what to expect for the defence budget after ...
The Defence Secretary has told the Conservative Party conference “this is no time” to be lowering Britain's defence spending. Michael Fallon ...
David Cameron set out the case for air strikes against Islamic State militants after recalling Parliament for an emergency debate about ...
Matt Teale spoke to James Hirst in Westminster & asked whether we are definitely going to see a recall of Parliament on Friday?Picture ...
As speculation continues that Parliament could be recalled this Friday to consider Britain's military involvement in Iraq and Syria, the ...
The government says no decision has been made yet on British involvement in air strikes, but a senior conservative source has said it’s ...
The Royal British Legion has launched its own general election manifesto, listing five pledges it wants from political parties to support ...
The former Prime Minster Tony Blair has said Britain should not rule out sending troops back to Iraq. His warning came hours before the ...
The Labour Party conference has been debating Britain's global role this morning. Shadow Defence Secretary Vernon Coaker told delegates "We ...