The Mediterranean migrants crisis…did we heed the warnings?

The use of drones -  are we being told everything?

100 years on what did we learn from Gallipoli?

and…with two weeks to go…what are the main defence issues dominating the election?

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and former Royal Marine, Major General Julian Thompson.

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

General Sir Nick Parker, former Commander, Land Forces speaking to BFBS reporter James Hirst ahead of the general election on defence issues.

Book review with author Chris Woods, a former BBC Panorama producer whose new book is Sudden Justice, America’s Secret Drone Wars

How the US UK Joint Exercise in The States is helping to cement the special relationship.

Russia - The Big Question, should we be frightened of Putin?

Find out about the report on Britain's nuclear deterrent that no-body wants published.

In Syria, Is President Assad still using chlorine and cyanide in attacks against his own people?

And The Election - why no one wants to talk defence.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

How the US UK Joint Exercise in The States is helping to cement the special relationship.

Russia - The Big Question, should we be frightened of Putin?

Find out about the report on Britain's nuclear deterrent that no-body wants published.

In Syria, Is President Assad still using chlorine and cyanide in attacks against his own people?

And The Election - why no one wants to talk defence.

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

(First broadcast on Thursday 9th April 2015 at 4.30pm)

The Tories want to talk Trident - but what does it mean to voters?

Why is Iran sending ships to Yemen?

Where are North Korea's missing missiles?

And why 2015 is a big year for the Gurkhas...

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Naval Historian and defence strategist Professor Eric Grove on Trident.

Edward Schwarck is a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute specialising in Asia Studies, discussing Japan.

Lal Shahi,(POR: Lal Shar-hee) the Manager of BFBS Gurkha Radio service down in Shorncliffe, on the Gurkha 200 Anniversary celebrations.

75th Anniversary of the Second World War's 'Battle of Narvik', Ron Cope has written a book on the battle. It's called "Attack at Dawn'

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

 Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website

(First broadcast on Thursday 9th April 2015 at 4.30pm)

The Tories want to talk Trident - but what does it mean to voters?

Why is Iran sending ships to Yemen?

Where are North Korea's missing missiles?

And why 2015 is a big year for the Gurkhas...

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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Naval Historian and defence strategist Professor Eric Grove on Trident.

Edward Schwarck is a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute specialising in Asia Studies, discussing Japan.

Lal Shahi,(POR: Lal Shar-hee) the Manager of BFBS Gurkha Radio service down in Shorncliffe, on the Gurkha 200 Anniversary celebrations.

75th Anniversary of the Second World War's 'Battle of Narvik', Ron Cope has written a book on the battle. It's called "Attack at Dawn'

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

 Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website

(First broadcast on Thursday 26th  March 2015 at 4.30pm)
 
British troops train up Syrian Rebels – is this the start of something bigger?
 
Why are  the Saudis are bombing Yemen.
 
The voice of reason from the Vicar of Baghdad…
 
Does Argentina really fancy another pop at the Falklands?
 
And Richard the Third – were you there when they buried him?
 
 
 
 
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
 
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, military strategist Professor Eric Grove.
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Canon Andrew White – known as the Vicar of Baghdad, is in Jerusalem.
 
Chair of House of Commons Defence committee, Rory Stewart speaking to James Hirst
 
Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded 3 Commando Brigade, during the Falklands War.
 
 

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
 Sky Channel 0211
Alternatively listen again on the website

(First broadcast on Thursday 26th  March 2015 at 4.30pm)
 
British troops train up Syrian Rebels – is this the start of something bigger?
 
Why are  the Saudis are bombing Yemen.
 
The voice of reason from the Vicar of Baghdad…
 
Does Argentina really fancy another pop at the Falklands?
 
And Richard the Third – were you there when they buried him?
 
 
 
 
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
 
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, military strategist Professor Eric Grove.
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Canon Andrew White – known as the Vicar of Baghdad, is in Jerusalem.
 
Chair of House of Commons Defence committee, Rory Stewart speaking to James Hirst
 
Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded 3 Commando Brigade, during the Falklands War.
 
 

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
 Sky Channel 0211
Alternatively listen again on the website

(First broadcast on Thursday 19th  March 2015 at 4.30pm)

British troops are going to  Ukraine, but what exactly will they do there?

Terror in Tunisia  - why did terrorists target the fledgling democracy?

The budget – good news for veterans and military charities.

Post Traumatic Stress disorder – what happens when it’s the nurse who suffers?

And all aboard, as a new look for navy personnel is announced…

PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,

OTHER INTERVIEWS: 

Toops to Ukraine & terror attack in Tunisia, Michael Evans from The Times

The Budget – BFBS reporter James Hirst & Michael Evans from The Times

Major Lawrence Roche on Exercise Tractable on Salisbury Plain

Army Nursing officer Kerrie Pealin discussing her personal experience of Post Traumatic Stress disorder.

THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)

 Sky Channel 0211

Alternatively listen again on the website