Listen "Sitrep April 18th 2013"
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.
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio & BFBS UK Bases at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website
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.
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio & BFBS UK Bases at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website
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