In full: Sitrep LIVE with Nato's Dsaceur – the alliance's most senior UK officer

The very first live edition of the Sitrep podcast has taken place, with Nato's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (Dsaceur) the guest.

Admiral Sir Keith Blount, who is the most senior British officer in the alliance, spoke to Sitrep's Claire Sadler and Professor Michael Clarke from the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (Shape) in Mons, Belgium.

The Admiral spoke on a number of topics in detail, including Nato's future, technology developments, the Ukraine war and the threat posed by Russia and China.

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You can rewatch the fascinating discussion in full on the Forces News YouTube channel by clicking here or clicking the play button above.

Allied personnel were in attendance for the event which was the first live episode of Sitrep, BFBS Forces News' outstanding weekly defence affairs podcast.

Admiral Sir Keith took up the role of Dsaceur in July 2023 – the first Royal Navy officer to hold the position – and is second in command to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US Army General Christopher G Cavoli.

Prior to his appointment, Adm Sir Keith spent the three previous years as the commander of Nato's Maritime Command.

The conversation will later be put onto the Sitrep podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts.