Listen "Sitrep 7th February 2013"
Episode Synopsis
How long will French troops stay in Mali; and could Tunisia see more unrest?
What’s behind the MoD’s announcement on international soft defence?
Why the Argentine minister refused to meet the representatives from the Falklands Islands
And why the Forces Snow championships in Meribel are key to good morale
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Dr Berny Sebi from Birmingham University looking at the French military involvement in Mali.
Professor Michael Stathis from Southern Utah University discussing the use of drones.
British Forces News reporter Will Inglis speaking to Lt Gen Adrian Bradshaw, Commander Land Forces and Afghanistan’s chief of the General Staff, General Sher Mohammed Karimi
British Forces News reporter James Hirst discussing Argentina’s Foreign Minister’s visit.
British Forces News reporter Jon Knighton from Mirabel.
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website.
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website.
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