Thu, 28 June 2012
In Northern Ireland a symbolic handshake moves peace forward |
Thu, 21 June 2012
SITREP June 21st
Can diplomacy be the solution for Syria or would immunity for Assad be a better option?
Why is the Government investing in Trident when its future remains uncertain?
How the future equipment of the Army will determine the shape of the Armed Forces for years to come
What affect will the proposed changes bring to Forces’ pensions?
And find out why the Dalai Lama has been to Aldershot today…..
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
Interviews
Sir Andrew Green, former ambassador to Syria
Professor Eric Grove of Salford University on Trident
British Forces News reporter Will Inglis interviewing Major General Carew wilks, Director Land Equipment.
Major General John Moore-Bick, secretary general of the Forces Pension Society
British Forces News reporter Tim Cooper at Aldershot
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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Thu, 14 June 2012
It's 30 years today since British Forces liberated the Falkland Islands from Argentina. In a special edition of Sitrep Kate Gerbeau and Matt Teale reflect on the conflict. They’ll be speaking to the Governor of the Falkland Islands and the man who’s in charge of British Forces today. Plus, hear from the Royal Marine Commander who made victory possible. … And find out what will happen when the future of the Islands is discussed at the United Nations later on today
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee & Major General Julian Thompson
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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. |
Thu, 7 June 2012
SITREP June 7th
The Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond tells Sitrep how future cuts will change the shape of the British Army
Are the US Drone strikes in Pakistan giving terrorists propaganda to recruit new members?
How British trained troops in Sierra Leone are helping another war-torn African country
And the Ceremonial Director of the Diamond Jubilee procession shares his memories of the day and his hopes for future events.
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
GUESTS:
Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond
Washington correspondent Simon Marks on the Drone attacks
BFBS News reporter Ali Gibson on Sierra Leone
Maj Andrew Chatburn, the Ceremonial Director in charge of the Diamond Jubilee procession
Capt Alex Owen form the Household Cavalry Mounted Regt which took part in the Diamond Jubilee procession
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. |