BBC RADIO 4

Today Weekdays 6-9am and Saturdays 7-9am

Page last updated at 07:35 GMT, Monday, 6 September 2010 08:35 UK

Dannatt: 'UK needs force relevant to future'

Advertisement

Former head of the Army General Sir Richard Dannatt has criticised Ministry of Defence civil servants, saying they are more keen to protect their vested interests than the need to succeed in the field.

The general explains the thinking behind hid comments.


Get in touch with Today via email , Twitter or Facebook or text us on 84844.

SEE ALSO

Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific