Sitrep April 18th 2013

18/04/2013 29 min
Sitrep April 18th 2013

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Episode Synopsis

As transition in Afghanistan’s continues there’s still concern over insurgency
 
The Syrian President’s Al Qaida warning to the West
 
North Korea says it is ready to talk but is China running out of patience?
 
Remembering the Iron Lady & her military legacy.
 
Plus there’s an exclusive look at the F35 Lightning Two jet simulator.
 
 
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS:  
 
Brigadier Bob Bruce discusses transition & insurgency in Afgfhanistan
 
Andrea Berger – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussies North Korea and China
 
Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of Baroness Thatcher.’s funeral
 
BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper, goes to an excusive preview of the F35 Lightning, the new jet for the Aircraft Carriers.
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