Sitrep April 18th 2013

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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