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The Business of War

Where there is war and fear, there is money to be made from protection. Ex-army leaders turned businessmen discuss the world of private defence and security work with Evan Davis.

Where there is war and fear there's money to be made from protection. In The Bottom Line, Evan Davis talks to ex-army leaders turned businessmen about the world of private defence and security work.

Why are governments employing private contractors to do work previously done by the armed forces? How do those businesses maintain their reputations in such a controversial sector?

Guests:

Major General Graham Binns CBE, DSO, MC, a former British army officer, now CEO of Aegis Defence Services Limited.

Major General Andrew Pringle, CB, CBE, President of KBR UK and a former British army officer.

Gabriel Carter, Managing Director of LPD Risk Management.

Producer: Smita Patel.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Oct 2013 17:30

Evan Davis

Evan Davis
Presenter of The Bottom Line

Gabriel Carter

Gabriel Carter
Managing Director of LPD Risk Management.

Major General Andrew Pringle, CB, CBE

Major General Andrew Pringle, CB, CBE
President of KBR UK and a former British army officer.

Major General Graham Binns CBE, DSO, MC

Major General Graham Binns CBE, DSO, MC
Former British army officer, now CEO of Aegis Defence Services Limited.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Oct 2013 20:30
  • Sat 12 Oct 2013 17:30

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