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Conversations with Vanguard Defence
by Vanguard Defence
Conversations with Vanguard Defence brings together the military, government and industry leaders shaping Canada’s defence future. Through candid interviews and expert analysis, the podcast explores the policies, technologies, operational challenges and strategic decisions affecting Canada’s defence and security community. It builds on Vanguard Defence’s long history as Canada’s defence trade journal of record, providing informed perspectives and practical insight from the people closest to the issues.
Episodes
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Readiness is everything: Serco's Maryse Carmichael
In a world where military readiness is paramount, how do we prepare our forces for the rapidly evolving battlefield? Join host Steve Ladurantaye as he engages with Maryse Carmichael, a trailblazer in military aviation and leadership development, who sh...
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Babcock CEO Tony March
Canada’s submarine future hinges on one thing most people never see: the sprawling sustainment machine that keeps a fleet safe, available, and operational. Tony March, CEO of Babcock Canada, explains why the Victoria-class contract extension matters, w...
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What it takes to maintain a submarine fleet
What does it take for Canada to effectively sustain its Victoria-class submarines? In this episode of the Vanguard Defense Podcast, Steve Ladurantaye sits down with Ken Cox, director of the submarine program at BMT, who brings over two decades of naval...
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Telesat's race to solve one of the hardest military problems in Canada
Canada is racing to fix one of its hardest military problems: reliable communications in the Arctic. Bgen (retd) Michael Adamson explains how Telesat’s Lightspeed network is being built to deliver secure, low-latency connectivity for the Canadian Armed...
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The New Vanguard Defence
The relaunched Conversations with Vanguard Defense opens with a look at what happens when a veteran journalist steps into one of Canada’s most connected and jargon-heavy industries. Henry Louis sits down with new editor-in-chief Steve Ladurantaye to un...
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Training the Future Force : AI Advantage & Scalable Simulation For Readiness
As Canada's defence ecosystem looks for faster, smarter, and more scalable ways to prepare personnel for increasingly complex operational environments, immersive training technologies are moving from the margins to the centre of readiness planning. In ...
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Beyond the Battlefield: Why Business Readiness Is the Real Backbone of Defence
In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Peter Dawe, Vice President of Defence Strategy at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), to explore why business readiness—not just technology or equipment—is becoming one of t...
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Serco - Integrating People, Processes & Technology to Deliver LVC as an Enterprise
Vanguard Radio host J. Richard Jones welcomes Charlie Tucker, Solutions Engineer, Serco North America, for an in-depth conversation on how Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training must evolve from isolated systems into a fully integrated enterpri...
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The Next Generation of Warfighter Training
Interview with Jay Ballard, Vice President of Defence-Learning at Calian Defence Canada. As global threats evolve and operational environments grow more complex, the way militaries train must transform just as rapidly. In this episode of Vanguard Radio...
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It's Time to Rethink Canada's Military Training
As Canada accelerates defence spending and advances a new era of military recapitalization, one critical question is coming into sharper focus: are training systems keeping pace with the platforms they are meant to support? In this episode of Vanguard ...
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Icebreakers, NSS 2.0 and Exporting Canadian Ship Design
Interview with Derek Buxton, VP Business Development & Ottawa, Vard Marine Inc. In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Derek Buxton, VP Business Development & Ottawa at Vard Marine Inc., for an in-depth discussion on th...
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The Unified Sensor Advantage: Powering the Mission
Interview with Karl Schaub, Chief Solution Architect, Netscout In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Karl Schaub, Chief Solution Architect at NETSCOUT, to explore how next-generation sensor strategies are reshaping cyb...
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Guardians of the North
Interview with Chris Pogue, President, Defence & Space, Calian In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Chris Pogue—President, Defence & Space at Calian and a retired Royal Canadian Air Force officer—to explore how Canada...
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What Canadian pilots can expect from the 5th generation F-35
Interview with Andrew "Bundy" Soundy, F-35 Test Pilot, Lockheed Martin In this special episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with one of the world's most experienced F-35 test pilots: Andrew "Bundy" Soundy, Chief Test Pilot for the...
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Delivering an All-Encompassing and Sovereign Canadian Sustainment Solution
In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Sheldon Gillis, MSC, CD, CPSP Campaign Lead at Babcock Canada, for a deep and timely conversation about what's next for Canada's submarine future—and why sustainment is just as imp...
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Leadership Under Pressure: Managing Complex Defence Projects
When the stakes are high and the timeline is tight, what does leadership look like? In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks with Paul Knowles, Senior Vice President and District Manager at PCL Construction, whose nearly 30-year ...
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Canada's Newest Defense Supplier is One of the World's Oldest
Safran is a name that is synonymous with aerospace and defense innovation and now, this global powerhouse is deepening its roots in Canada. In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Louis Girardin, CEO of Safran Electronic...
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EllisDon: Supporting Canada's Defence Strategy through Capability and Collaboration
In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks with Chris Lane, Senior Vice President and Area Manager at EllisDon Corporation, about how one of Canada's leading construction and infrastructure companies is helping to strengthen the na...
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Building the North: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Indigenous Partnerships
In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Jim Landon, President of ATCO Frontec, and Jim Stark, Director, North of 60, ATCO Frontec, to explore the company's pivotal role in building and sustaining Canada's northern infras...
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Hanwha: Ready to Deliver Submarines – and Beyond – for Canada
In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Michael Coulter, President and CEO of Hanwha Global Defence, and Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Steve Jeong, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Naval Ship Global Business at Hanwha ...
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How Does LR Support Naval Submarines?
Featuring Matthew Palmer, Global Commercial Lead, Submarines at Lloyd's Register Hosted by J. Richard Jones In this episode of Vanguard Radio, we dive beneath the surface of naval innovation with Matthew Palmer, Global Commercial Lead for Submarines at...
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Mission Ready Water – Below the Waves
Interview with Corey Switzer, Director, WaterTech Operations & Military Market Leader, BluMetric Environmental Inc. In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Corey Switzer, Director of WaterTech Operations and Military Mar...
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More than Middleware: Powering Canada's Next-Gen Defence Systems with RTI Connext®
Canada's defence landscape is evolving rapidly — from NORAD modernization to Arctic missions — and data is at the heart of the transformation. In this episode, host J. Richard Jones sits down with John Breitenbach, Director of Aerospace & Defence Marke...
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Boots on the Ground: A SITREP from General Dynamics' Mission Specialists
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has the opportunity to chat with Reaghan Sunstrum, Mission Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Steve Cross, also a Mission Specialist at General Dynamics Missions Syst...
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Building a Secure and Sovereign Nation through Investment in National Supply Chains
Interview with Cheyenne Wicks, General Manager, Military Sector, J-Squared Technologies In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Cheyenne Wicks, General Manager, Military Sector, J-Squared Technologies. Mr. Wicks is...
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Building a Digital-First Canadian Navy with Canadian Technology
Interview with David Males, Director of Business Development, SSI In this week's episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with David Males, Director of Business Development, SSI. Mr. Males has 35+ years as a trusted sales and marketin...
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Submarine Sustainment: What is Needed as Canada Looks Towards the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Interview with Anthony March, Vice President, Marine & Mission Systems, Babcock Canada In this week's episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has an in insightful discussion with Tony March, Vice President of Marine and Mission Systems at Babc...
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Spying on Mobile: Are WhatsApp and Signal Secure Enough for Confidential or Secret Communications?
Interview with David Wiseman, Vice President, Secure Communications, BlackBerry Check out this week's episode of Vanguard Radio. Host, J. Richard Jones, sits down for an illuminating conversation with David Wiseman, Vice President, Secure Communication...
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Secure by Design, Supply Chain Integrity & Emerging Cybersecurity Priorities
A Conversation with Daniel Kroese, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs Palo Alto Networks In this week's episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down for an engaging conversation with Daniel Kroese, Vice President of Public...
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Rebuilding Canada's defence resilience and industry's role
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with France Hébert, Vice-President and General Manager of Defence & Security Canada at CAE. She leads operations across 16 sites with 800 employees. She also serves as President o...
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Saab's Innovative Solutions for Canada
Interview with Simon Carroll, President Saab Canada In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Simon Carroll, President of Saab Canada, to explore the company's significant impact on the Canadian defence landscape. With ove...
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The CPSP Strategy of HHI
Interview with Kwon-Sik Woo, Senior VP, Director of Marketing & Sales, Naval & Special Ship Business Unit, HD HHI In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Kwon-Sik Woo, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing & Sa...
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The Path to Cybersecurity Certification – A Look Into CPCSC: Interview with Jean-François Séguin, Head, Security Line of Business, ADGA
Join J. Richard Jones as he sits down to speak with Jean-François Séguin, Head, Security Line of Business, ADGA about cybersecurity and the upcoming CPCSC certification process and how it will affect Canadian businesses. With over 27 years of experienc...
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Collaborating with the CAF to Deliver Emerging Solutions at Pace
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Steve O'Brien, CD, Tactical Systems Integration Lab Lead and Joe Milligan, CD, LC4ISR Support Manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada. After a 27-year career in the ...
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Cybersecurity Challenges and Innovation: Present and Future
Join J. Richard Jones as he peeks inside the cybersecurity industry with John Davis, Vice President of Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks. Together, they explore the history of the field as well as the technologies, business models, and trends that are ...
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A Conversation with Tracy Medve, President and CEO, KF Aerospace & Board Chair, SkyAlyne
J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This time he's sitting down to speak with Tracy Medve, President & CEO of KF Aerospace and Board Chair of SkyAlyne. The discussion covers many topics, including Future Aircrew Training (F...
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Diving Deeper with Chris Earl
Join J. Richard Jones as he dives into conversation with Chris Earl, Vice President, Project Delivery, Victoria Shipyards to learn more about the history and future of Canada's submarine program and how Victoria Shipyards is uniquely positioned to supp...
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The Unknown History of Submarines: Isaac Peral, Inventor of the First Electric-Powered Submarine
In the latest edition Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones sits down with Soledad Garrido, Senior Key Account Manager, North America, Navantia. Together they look back on the rich history of the Peral submarine. Launched on September 8, 1888, it was the fi...
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A Proven Underwater Solution for Canada
In this exciting new episode of the Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks exclusively with Steve SK Jeong, SEVP, Naval Ship International Business, Hanwha Ocean, and Ret. VADM of Republic of Korea Navy/ Former Submarine Force Commander. The two ...
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Solutions for Defence Procurement: Capacity Is Not the Same as Capability
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones talks with Jack MacDonald, Technical Director, ADGA Group about ADGA's core services, observations, and insights on defence procurement problems and how ADGA's Value-added Program Managemen...
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Bringing Shipbuilding Back to Ontario
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has a discussion with Ted Kirkpatrick, Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Heddle Shipyards about shipbuilding in Ontario, Team Vigilance eliminating the boom-and-bus...
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The Vigilance OPV
In this exciting episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Derek Buxton, VP Business Development & Ottawa about the Vigilance Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, and the importance of the proposed Team Canada approach. Derek Buxton ha...
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Modern (Military) Training – Innovation Versus Experience
Join us for another insightful episode of Vanguard Radio. J. Richard Jones speaks with Philippe Perey, Head of Technology, CAE. CAE is at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Today and tomorrow, CA...
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How a Security-Aware Organizational Culture Minimizes the Human Risk Factor
Welcome back to another episode of Vanguard Radio with host J. Richard Jones. In this episode, we speak with Theo Zafirakos, CISO Coach and Professional Services, Security Awareness Speaker for Fortra's Terranova Security. Theo is an experienced securi...
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Industry Support to the Reconstitution and Modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces
J. Richard Jones returns with a new episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he is speaking with Colonel (Ret'd) Rick Fawcett, Vice President Operations, ADGA Group Consultants Inc. Mr. Fawcett is no stranger to the show. With 34 years of service in the Ca...
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Vanguard Radio
J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he speaks with Owen Brine, Sales Director Defence (Canada) at Kongsberg Digital. In his role at Kongsberg Digital, Owen draws upon a distinguished 20 years of active naval servi...
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Vanguard Radio
In this episode of the Vanguard podcast, J. Richard Jones is joined by Simon Carroll, President, Saab Canada, and Jason Howard, Saab CPSP Campaign Director. Simon Carroll leads the Canadian Saab teams in Ottawa, Halifax, Medicine Hat, and Burnaby. A fo...
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Vanguard Podcast
Join host, J. Richard Jones, as he talks to Victor Khoo, Chief Engineer, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Alkarim Amlani, Director of Cyber Programs, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Victor's career has spanned many industries and ex...
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Vanguard Weekly - episode 11
In the latest episode of Vanguard Weekly, join host J. Richard Jones for the first of an ongoing series that will discuss the topic of training and upskilling using capstones. He is joined by guests Caleb Walker, Chief Strategy Officer for WithYouWithM...
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ADGA – We Deliver for Canada
Today, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Rick Fawcett, Vice President, Operations ADGA. Richard is retired Colonel who served 34 years in the Canadian Armed Forces before taking on executive roles in the defence industry and joining the ADGA team in S...
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Conversations with Vanguard Defence brings together the military, government and industry leaders shaping Canada’s defence future. Through candid interviews and expert analysis, the podcast explores the policies, technologies, operational challenges and strategic decisions affecting Canada’s defence and security community. It builds on Vanguard Defence’s long history as Canada’s defence trade journal of record, providing informed perspectives and practical insight from the people closest to the issues.
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