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Bijgewerkt 01-12-2020
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Bijgewerkt 10-06-2024
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18 jun

The Royal Navy’s Iran “peace deal” mission explained

From mine clearance to escorting tankers the UK and France promised to lead a “defensive” mission to reassure shipping “when conditions allow.” With the ink now dry on the first step of a US/Iran peace deal that mission looks like it’s about to go from plan to reality. Rear Admiral (retired) James Parkin shares his experience of leading a protective mission in the Strait, when Iran was seizing tankers in 2020. He also tells Sitrep just how tense it can be facing Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. Professor Michael Clarke explains what the UK is most likely to contribute, and what could happen if the fighting restarts around British vessels.

18 jun

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47 min.
28 mei

British troops rehearse for war in Estonia

Exercise Spring Storm may be an annual event for NATO, but this time there’s no playing nicely with words. The troops taking part say they are “rehearsing for war”, just miles from Russia. BFBS Forces News Reporter Rosie Laydon tells why this exercise feels different to the many she’s visited before, and talks us through the new tech being tested out by 2 Scots. We explain what other tech is in the pipeline for the Army, and how it could change soldiering, as Kate talks to two senior officers driving the Land ISTAR programme. And Professor Michael Clarke assesses reports that the US will slash the combat capability it promises to NATO, including all submarines, and explains why it might not be as worrying as it looks.

28 mei

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42 min.
29-12-2025 · Bonus

The World in 2026 – The US and NATO

President Trump’s “America First” agenda has now been translated into an official security strategy with Europe at the bottom of the list. Will that mean big moves of US military capability away from Europe in 2026, even as war rages in Ukraine? How should the rest of NATO adapt, and how will Russia respond? Retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges explains the picture right now, and how it could change over the next year.

29-12-2025 · Bonus

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16 min.
15 feb · Bonus

Sitrep live from the Munich Security Conference

The Prime Minister chose a stage in front of dozens of fellow world leaders to announce he’s sending HMS Prince of Wales to lead a carrier strike group to the arctic. But why? The US changed it’s tone towards Europe, but not it’s criticisms, after last year’s bombshell speech by J.D. Vance. And President Zelensky told the world that Ukraine will only accept a “real” peace. Simon Newton and Professor Michael Clarke explain what we’ve learned, and what if anything has been achieved, at this key event for Defence. They break down the key moments, and what they mean, with the help of Lt. Gen (retd) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General US Army Europe, and Oana Lungescu who spent 13 years at the heart of NATO.

15 feb · Bonus

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23 apr

Japan rejects pacifism, what does that mean for the UK?

Japan eases restrictions in defence exports, taking a step away from decades of self-imposed pacifism after the Second World War. On Sitrep, we ask, what will they be selling and will the UK buy any of it?Searching for the next generation of Gurkha soldiers – we’re on the road in Nepal with the recruiters battling with bribery and corruption. Also on Sitrep, how do you prepare for peace while war rages? A career diplomat explores the people and events in the Foreign Office during World War 2.

23 apr

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49 min.
26-12-2025 · Bonus

Is it Rude to Stare? RIAT 25: Eyes in the Skies Pt 1

Like Nicholas Cage landing the Fairchild C-123 Provider in Con Air, Gini and Jamie have wrestled back the controls of Mavgeeks: A Military Aircraft Obsession to bring you a double helping of some military aviation magic. They look back on RIAT 2025 with a journey of U2s, Reconaissance Spitfires, the RCAF’s Hercules and the Confederate Air Force C47 “ready for duty”. Our Mavs may not land you on the Las Vegas Strip, but both have considerably better hair than Nicolas Cage.

26-12-2025 · Bonus

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33 min.
22-11-2022

"The Sexiest Plane in the Sky" - Flying the Lightning and the Phantom with Ian Black

You may be cool, but are you "a teenager going for a ride in a Harrier flown by your Dad cool?” Nah, thought not. Our guest this week IS that cool! Ian Black is a former Pilot and Navigator on the Phantom and Lightning, and is now an author and photographer. In fact, Ian liked the Lightning so much, he actually bought one. After hearing this, we MavGeeks needed a lie down in a darkened room... Get in touch. Email us via mavgeeks@bfbs.com This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Jamie Gordon.

22-11-2022

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34 min.
07-12-2021

Around the World in 80 planes with Noel Phillips

Our MavGeeks are out of aviation hibernation and ready to be “navgeeked” as aviation and travel vlogger Noel Phillips joins Gini and Alex to kick off series two. Noel spills the beans about landing on the side of a mountain, travelling in a 40 year old Russian airliner around the Soviet block and recreating the Dambusters iconic practice flight over a Derbyshire dam. SPOILER ALERT: There’s even talk of train spotting, or as we like to call it.. travgeeks.

07-12-2021

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36 min.
11-10-2021

Lockheed Martin C130 Hercules: a Truly Heavenly Body

Our MavGeeks have a truly spiritual experience this week as they speak to Our Sacred Lady of the Fat Albert, Reverend (Sqn Ldr) Alice McDermott – Pilot turned Padre -about her time flying the venerable C130 Hercules. Alex brings up a less than sanctified topic about praying to the Lockheed Martin gods down the big white telephone after a few bumpy trips down route, Gini comes to the confessional to admit she has also come close to offering up those prayers after a few spins around the Rock of Gibraltar in the back of the venerated Lockheed Lady; three Hail Hercules and a stiff cup of tea and peace is restored. Join our Mavs and the divine Rev Alice, as they chat through making bacon and eggs mid-flight, the J or the K, delivering tubes of Pringles to warzones and meeting “Ally McMeal”. For what you are about to receive, may the Loadies/Lockheed Martin make us truly thankful… This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill Email us mavgeeks@bfbs.com

11-10-2021

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43 min.
05-10-2021

Blackburn Buccaneer: The Aircraft you Drew as a Kid

This episode we go far back in time to a cold war era aircraft that looks crazy but flew amazingly. We hear about the aircraft that could fly low, fold its wings, land on ships, and carried the ultimate weapon. Group Captain (Retired) Chaz Kennett shares his stories of riding backseat of the mighty Blackburn Buccaneer. Gini and Alex also share their love of air shows, and stories from some of their favourites, including Duxford and The Royal International Air Tattoo. This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill Email us mavgeeks@bfbs.com

05-10-2021

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38 min.

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